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Rubens Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only Delray Beach, Florida · EIN 656235868
Rubens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $582,500 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$582,500
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $516,000 the year before.
27% 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 |
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| 2023 | $501,610 | 61 | $12.0 million |
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| 2024 | $516,000 | 58 | $13.4 million |
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| 2025 | $582,500 | 66 | $14.8 million |
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How to apply
Rubens Family 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.
IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rubens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| New York | 24 | $429,000 |
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| Illinois | 13 | $55,000 |
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| Florida | 10 | $46,500 |
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| Washington | 10 | $22,000 |
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| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
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| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
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| California | 2 | $4,000 |
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| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
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| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
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| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
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Grants paid in 2025
The 40 largest of 66 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester Ny Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $125,000 |
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY | General | $76,000 |
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Memorial Art Galleryuniversity of Rochester
Rochester, NY | General | $70,000 |
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George Eastman Museum
Rochester, NY | General | $50,000 |
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Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $33,000 |
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Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc
Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,000 |
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Rochester Fringe Festival Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $10,000 |
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JCFS Chicago Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
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Cornell University
Boone, IA | General | $10,000 |
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Jewish Home Foundation Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $10,000 |
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Geva Theatre Center Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $7,500 |
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Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester, NY | General | $7,500 |
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Women's Global Education Project
Oak Park, IL | General | $6,000 |
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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL | General | $6,000 |
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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA | General | $6,000 |
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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation
Boca Raton, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Evanston Skokie District 65 Educational Foundation
Evanston, IL | General | $5,000 |
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Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust
Vashon, WA | General | $5,000 |
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Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
Boca Raton, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Chicago Public Media Inc
Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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Connections for the Homeless
Evanston, IL | General | $5,000 |
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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Spanish River Concerts Inc
Westford, MA | General | $5,000 |
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
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ACLU of Florida
Miami, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Jewish Family Services of Rochester Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $4,000 |
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Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, IL | General | $4,000 |
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Chabad Lubavitch of Rochester Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $3,000 |
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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc
Boca Raton, FL | General | $3,000 |
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester
Rochester, NY | General | $3,000 |
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Palm Beach County Food Bank
Lake Worth BCH, FL | General | $3,000 |
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Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc
Deerfield Beach, FL | General | $3,000 |
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Boca International Jewish Film Festival Inc
Boca Raton, FL | General | $3,000 |
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James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Evanston, IL | General | $3,000 |
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Al Sigl Foundation Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $3,000 |
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Hearing & Speech Center of Rochester Inc
Rochester, NY | General | $3,000 |
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Morikami Inc
Delray Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
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Vashon Youth & Family Services
Vashon, WA | General | $2,000 |
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Seattle Jewish Film Festival Samuel & Althea Stroum Jewish Community Cente
Mercer Island, WA | General | $2,000 |
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Officers and trustees
- Jack Rubens
Chairman & Trustee - Helen Rubens
Secretary & Trustee - Suzanne Rubens Kanter
Trustee - Nicole E Druckman
Trustee - Margaret Rubens Ellis
Trustee - Nathan J Robfogel
Trustee
As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.
Questions people ask
Does Rubens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rubens Family Foundation give?
$582,500 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Rubens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Rubens (Chairman & Trustee), Helen Rubens (Secretary & Trustee), Suzanne Rubens Kanter (Trustee) and Nicole E Druckman (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rubens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.
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