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 12/2021, Birmingham Jewish Federation employed 10 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 12/2021, Birmingham Jewish Federation generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Birmingham Jewish Federation has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $9,185,297. 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 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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Danny Cohn CEO | Officer | 50 | $190,898 |
Andy Saag Finance VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Odrezin Community Impact VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Cutter Personnel VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hilary Gewant Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Engel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $146,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,171,364 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $217,572 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,317,364 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,298 |
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 | $2,319,662 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,138,895 |
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. | $190,898 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,269 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $311,459 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,084 |
Payroll taxes | $32,492 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
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 | $3,403 |
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 | $873 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $46,283 |
Total functional expenses | $1,931,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,036,523 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $81,223 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,660 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $651,625 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,256 |
Total assets | $2,775,287 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $821,814 |
Total liabilities | $821,814 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,545,245 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $408,228 |
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 | $2,775,287 |
Over the last fiscal year, Birmingham Jewish Federation has awarded $893,074 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $249,178 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $211,331 |
Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $191,711 |
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $108,290 |
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $73,650 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT ORGINIZATION MISSION. | $16,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Birmingham Jewish Federation has recieved totaling $1,040,819.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Birmingham Jewish Foundation Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE COMMUNITY. | $658,726 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Mayer Electric Supply Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: DISCRETIONARY | $75,000 |
The Ronne And Donald Hess Charitable Foundation Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,503 |
Piassick Family Foundation Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $42,200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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United Jewish Community Of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | $191,632,658 | $32,289,120 |
Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Inc Boca Raton, FL | $220,329,393 | $31,215,392 |
United Way Of Lee County Inc Fort Myers, FL | $10,857,756 | $16,905,483 |
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $24,619,192 | $14,282,959 |
United Way Of Brevard County Inc Rockledge, FL | $8,481,850 | $14,549,542 |
United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc Knoxville, TN | $44,188,764 | $10,173,426 |
United Way Of The Mid-South Memphis, TN | $15,939,575 | $10,736,980 |
United Way Of Greater Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $28,378,228 | $9,851,005 |
Ocean Reef Foundation Inc Key Largo, FL | $43,415,311 | $11,490,995 |
United Way Of Central Florida Inc Highland City, FL | $26,696,940 | $9,902,693 |
United Way Of The Coastal Empire Inc Savannah, GA | $26,438,024 | $9,161,083 |
United Way Of The Central Savannah River Area Inc Augusta, GA | $2,548,465 | $8,329,042 |