The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pacific Palisades, California. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $9,206 to charitable organizations, including a congregation, educational institutions, and organizations supporting cancer research and other causes.
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc gave $9K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $767.167), top state Virginia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,206
- -54.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $767
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $79,989
- -16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17308 Avenida De La Herradura, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (310) 454-1492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple B'nai Shalom ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (42%), California (28%), and New York (24%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%) and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $695; repeat grants $803. How we count
Medians: $215 first-time, $375 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple B'nai Shalom Fairfax Station, VA | To Support the Congregation | $3,376 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | General Support | $2,250 |
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation Fullerton, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Club Deutschklasse Brea, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Centreville High School Clifton, VA | Support for K-12 Education | $500 |
| Madison Project DBA the Broad Stage Sana Monica, CA | Support for Students | $250 |
| Wikipedia San Francisco, CA | General Support | $250 |
| PBS so Cal Washington, DC | General Support | $180 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | To support cancer research and cancer patient support and advocacy | $100 |
| American Heart Association Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Fight Against Heart Disease | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,989 | $-1,645 | $13,594 | $9,206 | 12 | $11,398 | $365 | $7,995 |
| 2023 | $95,228 | $2,317 | $26,238 | $20,104 | 22 | $21,889 | $802 | $8,628 |
| 2022 | $119,149 | $13,397 | $18,039 | $10,008 | 11 | $11,999 | $11,405 | $9,583 |
| 2021 | $123,791 | $-602 | $15,481 | $9,629 | 10 | $10,969 | $589 | $10,819 |
| 2020 | $139,874 | $-3,493 | $12,465 | $4,950 | 12 | — | — | $10,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a congregation, K–12 education, students, and organizations receiving general support, as well as gifts designated for cancer research and patient support, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
Among the recipients, the Cancer Research Institute describes its mission as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Rutgers University Foundation says its mission is to support Rutgers and help it attain excellence in education, research, and public service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $9,206 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,376, with a median grant of $250.
Notable 2024 grants included $3,376 to Temple B’Nai Shalom for congregational support; $2,250 to Cancer Research Institute for general support; and $1,000 each to Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation and Phoenix Club Deutschklasse for general support. Centreville High School received $500 for K–12 education. The foundation also gave $100 each to the American Cancer Society and Rutgers University Foundation for general support, and $100 to the American Cancer Society to support cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jill Birnbaum as president, Melissa Bailey as vice president for planning, Michael Birnbaum as vice-president, and Stevan Birnbaum as secretary/chief financial officer.
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc is led by Jill Birnbaum, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Birnbaum
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Birnbaum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stevan Birnbaum
Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Secretary → Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bailey
Vice President for Planning
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc
How much does The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc give each year?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc gave $9K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 22 grants.
What is The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $767, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc that year got $695 on average.
Where does The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc give grants?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and New York (24%).
Does The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Temple B'nai Shalom ($3,376), Cancer Research Institute ($2,250) and Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a congregation, K–12 education, students, and organizations receiving general support, as well as gifts designated for cancer research and patient support, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4419777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eugene Birnbaum Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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