Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 38 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 33 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 35 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Doeun Kol Gma Foundations 2 Liberty Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 391-3074, dkol@gmafoundations.com |
| What to submit | Guidelines and an application with instructions are provided after an initial inquiry. |
| Deadlines | There are no firm deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Geographic concentrations are generally the greater boston area and a small consideration of philadelphia, pa. |
What Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 31 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital - Eating Disorders | Endowed professorship challenge | $175,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Supportive oncology teams initiative | $120,000 |
| Bidmcchelsea Clinic | Optometry equipment for chelsea site | $42,500 |
| Community Servings | Medically tailored meals | $40,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Family table: continued funding | $40,000 |
| 2 Life Communities (Former Jche) | Specialized senior fall prevention | $35,000 |
| Agassiz Village | Summer camperships | $35,000 |
| Nurtury Inc | Family child care programming - general support | $35,000 |
| Project Bread - Walk for Hunger | General operating | $35,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General operations | $35,000 |
| Birthright Israel | Disabilities trip support | $30,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Autism resources specialists salaries | $30,000 |
| Cambridge Camping Assn | Steam school vacation programs | $30,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | Jumpstart: boston schools | $30,000 |
| Literations | Boston sustained tutoring program | $30,000 |
| Literations Corp (Formerly Generations Inc) | Boston sustained tutoring program | $30,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Zumix Inc | Youth programs | $30,000 |
| Science From Scientists | New k-5 spin-off and grade 2 STEM curriculum | $27,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake | Family camperships | $25,000 |
| Ellis Early Learning | General operating support - early childcare and early learning | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Food distributions for seniors / mobile meals | $25,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Boston | Children's community program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | Camperships for camp grossman's inclusion program | $25,000 |
| Rar-Ma Inc | Reading programs metro boston | $25,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | Food recovery - general operating | $25,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | Support services for autistic individuals and their families | $20,000 |
| Newton Community Development Fdn | Wellness programs | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass | General operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa | Fy2025 education program | $20,000 |
| Raw Art Works (Raw) | Elementary and middle school youth development programming | $20,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Greater boston rx for success | $20,000 |
| University of Washingtonharing Center | Community care programs/project echo | $20,000 |
| Hillel at Tufts | Community dinner program - to reimburse draw from reserve fund | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Joycellen Y Auritt
- Andrew M Cable
- Emma Perlmutter
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no firm deadlines.
How much does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Joycellen Y Auritt (Trustee), Andrew M Cable (Trustee) and Emma Perlmutter (Trustee).
What does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.