Birmingham Jewish Foundation is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birmingham Jewish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Birmingham Jewish Foundation generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Birmingham Jewish Foundation has awarded 265 individual grants totaling $16,289,350. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND PROMOTING JEWISH LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; IS INVOLVED IN BUILDING A BETTER BIRMINGHAM AND WORLD THROUGH ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE IN NEED IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND PROMOTING JEWISH LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; IS INVOLVED IN BUILDING A BETTER BIRMINGHAM THROUGH ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE IN NEED IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Nelson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Weintraub President Elect | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Saag Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Cutter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Aland Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caryn Corenblum Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,525,506 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $975,482 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,525,506 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $194,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,609,840 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,329,881 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,901,704 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,320 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,873 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,264 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,293 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,185 |
| Information technology | $10,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,032 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,000 |
| All other expenses | $16,096 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,306,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,647,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,413 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $125,241 |
| Investments—other securities | $34,014,909 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,252,532 |
| Total assets | $37,044,031 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,688 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $125,241 |
| Total liabilities | $137,929 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,186,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,719,492 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,044,031 |
Over the last fiscal year, Birmingham Jewish Foundation has awarded $1,631,502 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $15,000 |
ALABAMA HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $25,467 |
ALTAMONT SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION | $16,666 |
BIRMINGHAM HOLOCAUST PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION | $65,000 |
BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION INC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $815,032 |
CHABAD OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $33,540 |