The Norman and Julia Bobrow Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jamaica, New York. Established in 1997, the foundation operates with no staff and focuses its grantmaking on Jewish organizations and causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
+21.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$434K
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
71
+20.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-21.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for Jewish organizations, with particular emphasis on:
- Jewish education
- Synagogues and religious institutions
- Yeshivas
- Private schools
- Jewish community programs
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 62 grants totaling approximately $460,000 in giving. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in New York, with a concentration on the Queens Jewish community and broader New York-area Jewish institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,243,510
- Total Revenues: $566,889
- Total Expenses: $602,126
- Total Giving: $460,379
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $10,926,795
- Total Revenue: $1,408,641
- Total Expenses: $644,350
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,243,510 | $10,926,795 | $8,468,790 |
| Revenue | $566,889 | $1,408,641 | $769,800 |
| Expenses | $602,126 | $644,350 | $465,668 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $434,356 | $460,379 | $447,925 |
| Net Investment Income | $362,957 | $388,987 | $266,066 |
| Distributable Amount | $597,898 | $442,395 | $423,665 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Norman Bobrow
- Julia Bobrow
Norman and Julia Bobrow have been residents of Jamaica Estates for approximately 29 years and have held leadership roles in various Jewish organizations and community initiatives, including Chabad's Children of Chernobyl and the Solomon Schechter School. They are active in AIPAC, CAMERA, and Israel Bonds. Norman serves as a board member of Young Israel of Jamaica Estates and was a key member of the Building and Expansion Committee. Julia is involved in Gemillat Chesed projects and synagogue events.
The Bobrows have four children and seven grandchildren.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMAN BOBROW | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JULIA BOBROW | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 18106 Tudor Road, Jamaica, NY 11432-1447
Phone: 212-682-9790
EIN: 13-7111547
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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