Jay E and Wendy G Birnbaum Foundation
Invitation OnlyBridgewater, New Jersey · EIN 47-7235756 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$95K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pine Brook Jewish Center | Montville, NJ | Unrestricted | $8,219 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Temple Beth-El | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $5,420 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Adl (Anti-Defamation League) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Saint Jude Research | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| International Rescue Com (Irc) | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Metrowest | Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Community Foodbank of Nj | Hillside, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (Uscj) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,089 | 22 |
| 2024 | $84,104 | 25 |
| 2023 | $74,984 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600439349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7235756
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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