Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation is a private foundation in Bridgewater, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,089 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,089
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,104 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,984 | 22 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $84,104 | 25 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $95,089 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $22,020 |
| Alabama | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $13,269 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pine Brook Jewish Center | Unrestricted | $8,219 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Temple Beth-El | Unrestricted | $5,420 |
| University of Wisconsin | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Trinity College | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Adl (Anti-Defamation League) | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Saint Jude Research | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| International Rescue Com (Irc) | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Metrowest | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Community Foodbank of NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (Uscj) | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay E Birnbaum
- Wendy G Birnbaum
Questions people ask
Does Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation give?
$95,089 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay E Birnbaum (Trustee) and Wendy G Birnbaum (Trustee).
What does Jay E & Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.