Birnbaum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Birnbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $364,927 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $1,606 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$364,927
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$1,606
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees99%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,000 the year before.
99% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,000 | 2 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $364,927 | 72 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Birnbaum Family 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 Birnbaum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $264,984 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $60,190 |
| Florida | 6 | $18,360 |
| Texas | 4 | $10,613 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,980 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Experience Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Aderes Hatorah | General support | $35,000 |
| Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah | General support | $32,000 |
| Keren Chasanim of Saad L Talmud | General support | $29,500 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzedakah V'chesed | General support | $25,000 |
| Machon Mashe Rockeach Inc | General support | $17,000 |
| Ohel Childrens Home and Family Services Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Daas Aharon Inc | General support | $12,200 |
| Talmudic University | General support | $10,000 |
| Chasdei Avos | General support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Tashbar Toras Chaim Inc | General support | $9,100 |
| Zichron Shlomo Yonason | General support | $8,960 |
| Tov Vchesed Foundation Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | General support | $6,000 |
| Chabad of the Bay Area | General support | $5,500 |
| Chevra Tzedoka V Chesed | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Toras Moshe | General support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Food Ko Op Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Bais Avrohom Zev | General support | $5,000 |
| Kehilas Zichron Yaakov | General support | $5,000 |
| Davis Memorial Fund | General support | $3,600 |
| Shor Yoshuv | General support | $3,600 |
| Shivat Zion Torah Center Inc | General support | $3,600 |
| Keren Ahavas Chesed | General support | $3,600 |
| Mesivta Ateres Yaakov | General support | $3,500 |
| Cong Chabad Inreach Aliya | General support | $3,000 |
| Bonei Olam | General support | $2,500 |
| Nechomas Yisroel | General support | $2,000 |
| Ohr Sameach International | General support | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva Sharei Yosher | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Unity International Inc | General support | $1,800 |
| Olami | General support | $1,800 |
| Israel Select Charity Fund Inc | General support | $1,800 |
| Zichron Aryeh | General support | $1,800 |
| Pesach Tikvah | General support | $1,800 |
| Congregation Beth Rambam | General support | $1,613 |
| Congregation Ohr Chaim | General support | $1,600 |
| Young Israel of Houston | General support | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh | General support | $1,500 |
| Brookhaven Kollel | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ezra Birnbaum
- Caroline Birnbaum
- Moshe Birnbaum
Questions people ask
Does Birnbaum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birnbaum Family Foundation give?
$364,927 in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $1,606.
Who runs Birnbaum Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ezra Birnbaum (President), Caroline Birnbaum (Treasurer) and Moshe Birnbaum (Director).
What does Birnbaum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.