The Norman and Julia Bobrow
The Norman and Julia Bobrow is a private foundation based in Jamaica, New York. Its 2024 grants supported Jewish education, synagogues, Jewish life, Israel-related work, and other charitable activities.
The Norman and Julia Bobrow at a glance
In short: The Norman and Julia Bobrow gave $434K across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $434,356
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,118
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $13,243,510
- +21.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (28 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Norman and Julia Bobrow
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18106 Tudor Road, Jamaica, NY 11432-1447
Phone: (212) 682-9790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Norman and Julia Bobrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 280 grants of 286 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by Massachusetts (7%), New Jersey (4%), Washington, DC (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Norman and Julia Bobrow open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 70 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $394K (2020) to $465K (2021). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $434K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Plant Trees in Israel | $50,000 |
| Young Israel Jamaica Estate Jamaica, NY | Jewish Learning | $47,445 |
| Westchester Hebrew High School Mamaroneck, NY | Jewish Education | $30,000 |
| Camera Boston, MA | Correcting Media Errors | $28,000 |
| Cong Bais Yitzchok Jamaica, NY | Jewish Synagogue | $27,170 |
| Fifth Ave Synagogue New York, NY | Jewish Synagogue | $17,000 |
| Afikim Foundation New York, NY | Furthering Jewish Life | $12,500 |
| Yeshiva Birchas Hatorah Spring Valley, NY | Jewish Synagogue | $12,160 |
| Ramaz School New York, NY | Jewish Education | $12,000 |
| Misc Org Charities Various, NY | Various | $10,381 |
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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 | $13,243,510 | $566,889 | $602,126 | $434,356 | 71 | $434,356 | $362,957 | $597,898 |
| 2023 | $10,926,795 | $1,408,641 | $644,350 | $460,379 | 59 | $460,379 | $388,987 | $442,395 |
| 2022 | $8,468,790 | $769,800 | $465,668 | $447,925 | 59 | $447,925 | $266,066 | $423,665 |
| 2021 | $10,232,533 | $538,438 | $733,948 | $464,703 | 49 | $464,703 | $335,013 | $464,796 |
| 2020 | $8,720,928 | $849,419 | $429,416 | $394,452 | 48 | — | $217,861 | $356,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norman and Julia Bobrow reported a distributable amount of $598K 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 went to organizations including schools, synagogues, and charities. Westchester Hebrew High School describes itself as an “Orthodox Coeducational Jewish High School.” The Jewish National Fund says its mission is to give generations of Jews a voice in building a prosperous future for Israel and its people. Other grantee missions include Judaic studies for college-age students, improving educational experiences for students who learn differently, and supporting people affected by mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $434,356. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Jewish National Fund for planting trees in Israel; $47,445 to Young Israel Jamaica Estate for Jewish learning; $30,000 to Westchester Hebrew High School for Jewish education; and $28,000 to CAMERA for correcting media errors. Other grants included $27,170 to Cong Bais Yitzchok and $17,000 to Fifth Ave Synagogue, both for Jewish synagogue purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Norman Bobrow and Julia Bobrow are listed as trustees.
The Norman and Julia Bobrow's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Bobrow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norman Bobrow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Norman and Julia Bobrow
How much does The Norman and Julia Bobrow give each year?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow gave $434K across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 59 grants.
What is The Norman and Julia Bobrow's typical grant size?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,118, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Norman and Julia Bobrow that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Norman and Julia Bobrow give grants?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (10 grants), Spring Valley, NY (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Monsey, NY (4 grants).
Does The Norman and Julia Bobrow give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on The Norman and Julia Bobrow's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Education" (18 grants), "Jewish Synagogue" (13 grants) and "Religious Organization" (5 grants).
Who are The Norman and Julia Bobrow's largest grantees?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($50,000), Young Israel Jamaica Estate ($47,445) and Westchester Hebrew High School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Norman and Julia Bobrow?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $598K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Norman and Julia Bobrow fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, synagogues, and charities. Westchester Hebrew High School describes itself as an “Orthodox Coeducational Jewish High School.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Norman and Julia Bobrow?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Norman and Julia Bobrow's EIN?
The Norman and Julia Bobrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7111547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Norman and Julia Bobrow 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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