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Birmingham Jewish Federation

Office: Mountain Brook, Alabama

38 upcoming events89 ZIP codes in JFNA's directoryTax-exempt since 1992
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Office
Mountain Brook, AL
Service area
89 ZIP codes (JFNA)
Revenue (2024)
$2.8M
Upcoming events
38

What's coming up

From Birmingham Jewish Federation's own calendar at bjf.org/community-events, read Oct 7, 2026 (we check it daily). We show what it publishes in a format we can read, so the full calendar may have more. All Jewish events in Birmingham, Alabama →

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About Birmingham Jewish Federation

Birmingham Jewish Federation's office is in Mountain Brook, Alabama. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 89 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves.

Its calendar lists 38 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reports $2.8M in revenue. It has held federal tax-exempt status since 1992.

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Newcomer, family & volunteer programs

We haven't yet checked Birmingham Jewish Federation's local programs against its own website, so we don't list them here. That doesn't mean they don't exist — look on www.bjf.org, or send a message and ask.

Get involved

Connect with Birmingham Jewish Federation

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How the money works

From the Form 990 for the calendar year 2024 (Jan 2024 – Dec 2024) — read the filing ↗.

Where the money came from

Total revenue $2.8M

  • Contributions & grants$2.6M92%
  • Interest & dividends$85K3%
  • Other revenueNet income from fundraising events, rent, royalties and miscellaneous income$141K5%

How it was spent, by purpose

Total expenses $2.8M

  • Program services$2.4M89%
  • Management & general$140K5%
  • Fundraising$176K6%
Grants to organizations & individuals
$1.8M · 65% of expenses
Salaries & officer compensation
$527K · 19% of expenses

The three purposes above add up to total expenses. Grants and pay are a different way of slicing the same spending — they fall within those purposes — so they're listed separately, not added on.

Percentages are shares of the total reported on the Form 990, not of the lines shown. Figures are as filed, rounded for display.

Common questions

What is Birmingham Jewish Federation?

Birmingham Jewish Federation's office is in Mountain Brook, Alabama. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 89 ZIP codes — the office location alone doesn't tell you who it serves. Its calendar lists 38 upcoming community events, the next on Wed, Oct 7, plus services, holiday dates or meetings you can filter to below.

What area does Birmingham Jewish Federation serve?

The Federation's office is in Mountain Brook, but an office location doesn't define a service area. JFNA's Federation directory assigns it 89 ZIP codes; enter yours in the FedFinder finder to see which Federation that directory lists for your address, and confirm with the Federation if you live near the edge of its area.

How do I get in touch with Birmingham Jewish Federation?

Use the form on this page. It comes to FedFinder first, and with your permission we forward it to Birmingham Jewish Federation. FedFinder can't guarantee a reply — how and whether to respond is up to the Federation. Its own website is www.bjf.org.

Do I need to be a member or a donor to take part?

Often not — many Federation programs, volunteer projects and newcomer activities are open to the wider community. Some events are for donors, members or particular groups, so check each listing's eligibility and registration with the host.

What events does Birmingham Jewish Federation have coming up?

38 upcoming community events are listed, starting with "TBE Torah on Tap" on Wed, Oct 7. Check eligibility and registration with the host before you go.

How large is Birmingham Jewish Federation?

Its most recent IRS Form 990, for the calendar year 2024, reported $2,800,448 in revenue — the largest by revenue of the 4 Alabama Federations that publish IRS filings. It had 12 employees and made $1.8M in grants that year. Revenue measures size, not effectiveness or impact. A Federation files after its fiscal year closes, and FedFinder adds each new return as soon as the IRS publishes it.

Nearby in Alabama

All 3 other Federations and communities are listed in Alabama, nearest office first.

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Financial history

12 years of IRS Form 990 filings, through the calendar year 2024. Each links to its source document.

Revenue$2,800,4482024
Net assets$3,447,9562024
Grants made$1,790,9482024
Employees122024
Revenue 2013–2024▲ 1%
2013 · $2.8M2024 · $2.8M

By its latest revenue, Birmingham Jewish Federation is the largest by revenue of the 4 Alabama Federations that publish IRS filings. Revenue measures size — it says nothing about how effective a Federation is or the difference it makes.

All 12 reported filings
Fiscal yearRevenueExpensesAssetsFiling
2024Jan 2024 – Dec 2024$2,800,448$2,765,425$3,560,482Form 990 ↗
2023Jan 2023 – Dec 2023$3,763,308$3,852,270$3,911,122Form 990 ↗
2022$3,777,910$2,267,739$3,836,446—
2021Jan 2021 – Dec 2021$2,319,662$1,931,508$2,775,287Form 990 ↗
2020$2,278,239$2,164,344$2,247,326—
2019Jan 2019 – Dec 2019$2,175,104$2,285,084$2,215,909Form 990 ↗
2018Jan 2018 – Dec 2018$2,170,766$2,483,243$2,117,866Form 990 ↗
2017$2,813,985$2,433,225$2,443,600—
2016Jan 2016 – Dec 2016$1,852,603$2,453,900$2,265,232Form 990 ↗
2015$2,522,596$2,494,434$2,863,548Form 990 ↗
2014$2,626,390$3,005,669$2,783,064Form 990 ↗
2013$2,760,204$2,540,475$2,959,719Form 990 ↗