Birmingham Jewish Federation is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Birmingham Jewish Federation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birmingham Jewish Federation 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 12/2022, Birmingham Jewish Federation generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Birmingham Jewish Federation has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $12,143,096. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION 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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION 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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Amy Saag President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Saag Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Rosenbaum Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlie Stein Somerville Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Odrezin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Cutter Personnel VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $151,613 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,509,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $220,099 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,660,613 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,297 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,777,910 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,609,184 |
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. | $188,074 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,422 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $322,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $103,656 |
Payroll taxes | $49,380 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,075 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,096 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $872 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | -$79,003 |
Total functional expenses | $2,267,739 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,042,977 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,214,790 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $20,950 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,786 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $448,593 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $105,350 |
Total assets | $3,836,446 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,188 |
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 | $462,883 |
Total liabilities | $495,071 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,764,418 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,576,957 |
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 | $3,836,446 |
Over the last fiscal year, Birmingham Jewish Federation has awarded $1,251,798 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $17,000 |
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $75,000 |
CHABAD OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $10,000 |
LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $256,335 |
NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $205,792 |
COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $214,674 |