Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,750 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$232,750
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $259,250 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $250,250 | 33 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $259,250 | 53 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $232,750 | 54 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable 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 Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 25 | $106,500 |
| Maryland | 9 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $30,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 4 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Public Library Foundation | Supports and enhances the dc's public libraries | $25,000 |
| Yale College | Offers educational opportunities spanning liberal arts, sciences and engineering | $20,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy | Protects and restores rock creek watershed | $10,000 |
| Folger Shakespeare Library (Under Amherst College) | To research and preserve all things shakespear | $9,500 |
| 100REPORTERS | Advances reporting news through supporting investigative journalism | $8,500 |
| Harvard President & Fellows of Harvard College | Supports the teaching, learning and research mission of harvard college | $8,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Supports local organizations providing environmental and educational programs | $8,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Protects and advances civil rights in america | $7,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Foster performing arts | $5,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Works in education, advocacy, litigation and restoration of the chesapeak bay | $5,000 |
| Food & Friends | Provides home meals to serious ill members of the community | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | Supports expanding democracy and policy | $5,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center | Supports the advancement of science through hosting workshops | $5,000 |
| Theatre Jedlavitch Jewish Community Center | Preserves and expands jewish theatrical traditions | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | To conserve freshwater streams | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | Works with local communities to preserve the worlds diverse cultural heritage | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | To provide healthy food, affordable clothing, and quality education | $4,500 |
| Chesapeake Legal Alliance | Community & charitable | $4,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Conserve biodiversity through focus on birds and natur | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Supports civil rights | $4,000 |
| Telluride Chamber Music | Supports and promotes educational musical performances and programs | $4,000 |
| Wamu (American University) | Delivers radio programming | $4,000 |
| Mountain Film | Community & charitable | $3,500 |
| Bethesda Cares | Provides food housing to homeless | $3,000 |
| Care USA | Delivers emergency resources to families in need | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Improves the health and well being in dc and the nation. | $3,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Supports elderly and caregivers in the community | $3,000 |
| Maret School | Supports K-12 education program and mission | $3,000 |
| National Building Museum | Inspires curiousity about the world of design and buildings | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Protects, educates and promotes reproductive health | $3,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Provides college scholarships and career support for select high schoolers | $3,000 |
| Share Our Strengthno Kid Hungry | Works to end child hunger | $3,000 |
| Telluride Theatre | Offers educational opportunities in the arts for all ages | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Wildlife conservation | $3,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Serves to support local recreational outdoor activities | $2,750 |
| Ah Haa School for the Arts | Advances the arts in the community | $2,500 |
| Hillwood Museum and Gardens | Preserves the historic residence and gardens | $2,500 |
| National Partnership for Women and Children | Works to make life better for women and families | $2,500 |
| Rorschach Theater | Promotes this local theatre production company | $2,500 |
| The Phillips Collection | Serves to maintain and enhance this museum | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation give?
$232,750 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Cohen (Trustee).
What does Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.