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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Mathew & Josephine Birnbaum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2019, the foundation distributed a total of $26.1K across 39 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$26.1K
2019
Grantees funded
39
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2019
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Valhalla, NY
$47.1K
27%
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN UNDERSTANDING INC
ROCHESTER, VT
$9.7K
6%
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SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC
MONTGOMERY, AL
$9.7K
6%
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Grants Given

2019
Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$225
Top 3 Grants
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Board & Team

M
Michael Birnbaum
Board Member
R
Raoul Birnbaum
Board Member
J
Josephine Birnbaum
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION?
No. MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION give?
MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Vermont. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $26 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include BLYTHEDALE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN UNDERSTANDING INC, and SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION?
MATHEW & JOSEPHINE BIRNBAUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.