The Philip Birnbaum Foundation
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it awarded grants to 11 organizations totaling $38,500.
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Philip Birnbaum Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Washington. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $493,569
- -6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Philip Birnbaum Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Colipsky Goodkin 120W45Thst 7Fl, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-6444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip Birnbaum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boldly Bloom ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (30%), California (26%), New York (21%), Washington, DC (10%), and Kansas (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Philip Birnbaum Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $60K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boldly Bloom Redwood City, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| NW Cave Vancouver, WA | General Use | $5,000 |
| SLS Supreme Court Clinic Stanford, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| Bend the Arc New York, NY | General Use | $4,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | General Use | $4,000 |
| Jews United for Democracy and Justice Washington, DC | General Use | $4,000 |
| Combat Hate Foundation Moundridge, KS | General Use | $2,500 |
| Fit Kids Norwalk, CT | General Use | $2,500 |
| Read Northwest Vancouver, WA | General Use | $2,500 |
| West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Washougal, WA | General Use | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,569 | $33,829 | $65,481 | $38,500 | 11 | $47,035 | $15,383 | $42,512 |
| 2024 | $525,221 | $18,172 | $41,300 | $17,500 | 3 | $24,020 | $2,307 | $40,126 |
| 2023 | $548,349 | $99,700 | $37,321 | $15,000 | 10 | $20,270 | $84,970 | $38,957 |
| 2022 | $503,199 | $106,193 | $78,025 | $59,500 | 13 | $63,260 | $91,428 | $43,206 |
| 2021 | $457,802 | $14,388 | $43,069 | $24,000 | 10 | — | $615 | $40,247 |
| 2019 | $494,710 | $14,222 | $61,964 | $49,717 | 12 | — | $4,589 | $33,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip Birnbaum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as combating hate, animal welfare, early childhood literacy, and support for children experiencing foster care. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions, not a stated focus for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $38,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants were $5,000 each to Boldly Bloom, NW Cave, and SLS Supreme Court Clinic. Other grants included $4,000 each to Bend the Arc, Brennan Center for Justice, and Jews United for Democracy and Justice; $2,500 each to Combat Hate Foundation, Fit Kids, Read Northwest, and West Columbia Gorge Humane Society; and $1,500 to Fosterful. The listed grant purposes were “general use.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Greenberg as president/director, Ronald Schneider as treasurer/director, and Daniella Levine Cava as vice president/director.
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation is led by Matthew Greenberg, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Greenberg
President & Director
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniella Levine Cava
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Schneider
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Jaffin (2019–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Lois Levine (2019–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Philip Birnbaum Foundation
How much does The Philip Birnbaum Foundation give each year?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's typical grant size?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip Birnbaum Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Philip Birnbaum Foundation give grants?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's top state is Washington, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Vancouver, WA (2 grants).
Does The Philip Birnbaum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's largest grantees?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boldly Bloom ($5,000), NW Cave ($5,000) and SLS Supreme Court Clinic ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip Birnbaum Foundation?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Philip Birnbaum Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as combating hate, animal welfare, early childhood literacy, and support for children experiencing foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip Birnbaum Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's EIN?
The Philip Birnbaum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3526188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Philip Birnbaum Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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