Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund is a private foundation in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $6,480 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$6.0 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$6,480
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 56 | $97.4 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 65 | $103 million |
How to apply
Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund 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 Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 24 | $4.1 million |
| Illinois | 16 | $1.6 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $98,937 |
| California | 10 | $57,750 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $22,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,175 |
| Vermont | 2 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Ellen R Gordon
- Lisa Gordon
- Virginia Gordon
- Wendy Gordon
- Karen Mills
Questions people ask
Does Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $6,480.
Who runs Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen R Gordon (Pres. & Treas.), Lisa Gordon (Vice President), Virginia Gordon (Secretary) and Wendy Gordon (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.