Westminster Barrington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westminster Barrington Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,450 in 113 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$168,450
- Number of grants113
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $200,650 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,650 | 121 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $168,450 | 113 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
Westminster Barrington 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 Westminster Barrington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 40 | $70,500 |
| New York | 29 | $45,200 |
| Massachusetts | 29 | $34,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester | Div. General Medicine Annual Fund; JP Wilmot Cancer Center Annual Fund; Dermatology Unrestricted Gift Fund; URNI Gift Fund-Neurology; Meals on Wheels-UR Medicine Home Care; SMD Annual Fund-School of Medicine & Dentistry; Ureles Research and Education Fund; Psychiatry Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Dave and Mary Alper Jewish | Sponsor of Alper JCC Maccabi | $5,000 |
| Temple Judea | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Depaul Community Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Miami Childrens Health System Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Museum of Science | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Miami | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Child Cancer USA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation Inc | Tiger Expansion Project | $2,500 |
| Actors Playhouse Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston I | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester N | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Temple Brith Kodesh | General & unrestricted fund and the debra lynn fund | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chabad Center of Kendall Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| First Book | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greater Boston Stage Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lahey Clinic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Miami Design Preservation League Inc | Art Deco Museum Campaign | $1,500 |
| Rockport Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Standwithus | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| George Eastman Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Rubens
- Jeffrey D Rubens
- Merton Rubens
Questions people ask
Does Westminster Barrington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westminster Barrington Foundation give?
$168,450 in tax year 2024, across 113 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Westminster Barrington Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Rubens (Dir, VP), Jeffrey D Rubens (Dir, Pres, Treas, Sec) and Merton Rubens (Dir, VP).
What does Westminster Barrington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.