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 209 individual grants totaling $12,836,976. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
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 |
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Aaron Nelson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Weintraub Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Tobias President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Barstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Friedman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Brooke Kaplan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 $1,701,811 in support to 29 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $658,726 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $138,319 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION | $107,000 |
UAB GIFT RECORDS OFFICE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $100,000 |
JEWISH FOR GOOD PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $86,000 |
TEMPLE BETH EL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $69,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Birmingham Jewish Foundation has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Trager Family Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
Beg. Balance | $7,444,486 |
Earnings | $885,212 |
Net Contributions | $515,703 |
Other Expense | $82,729 |
Grants | $120,879 |
Ending Balance | $8,641,793 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Montgomery Community Action Committee Montgomery, AL | $13,253,001 | $19,355,950 |
Catholic Charities Of Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $6,708,389 | $19,282,106 |
Hinds County Human Resource Agency Jackson, MS | $2,640,686 | $19,218,444 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul South Pinellas Inc St Petersburg, FL | $20,224,703 | $21,064,190 |
Community Service Programs Of West Alabama Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $11,169,657 | $19,088,639 |
Catholic Charities Bureau Jacksonville, FL | $12,649,665 | $19,074,889 |
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency Dunlap, TN | $24,351,699 | $17,068,562 |
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Inc Mount Juliet, TN | $5,482,077 | $16,120,135 |
St Johns County Welfare Federation St Augustine, FL | $11,404,486 | $15,403,737 |
Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority Inc Brunswick, GA | $8,853,505 | $18,530,212 |
Changing Homelessness Inc Jacksonville, FL | $1,897,568 | $14,269,486 |
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation Birmingham, AL | $3,172,403 | $13,818,197 |