Richard K Lubin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard K Lubin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.1 million in 154 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.1 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$11.1 million
- Number of grants154
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$324 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.1 million the year before.
20% 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 | $10.1 million | 141 | $282 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 154 | $324 million |
How to apply
Richard K Lubin 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.
What Richard K Lubin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 117 | $9.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $620,000 |
| New York | 4 | $377,585 |
| Maine | 3 | $116,000 |
| Florida | 14 | $113,500 |
| California | 4 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $46,500 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $2.1 million |
| Museum of Fine Arts - Boston | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $1.1 million |
| United Way | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $1.1 million |
| Winsor School | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $1.1 million |
| University of Pennsylvania | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $620,000 |
| Boston Public Schools | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $412,500 |
| Boston Educational Development | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $300,000 |
| New England Conservatory | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $275,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $251,000 |
| Childrens Aid | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $225,585 |
| Now & There | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $205,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $175,000 |
| Park School Corporation | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $155,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $150,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Res Fdn | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $130,000 |
| Squashbusters | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $130,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $120,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $110,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $105,000 |
| Bowdoin College | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $100,000 |
| TDC | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $75,000 |
| Nantucket Partnership for Children Inc | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $70,000 |
| Edvestors | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $65,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $55,000 |
| Boston Childrens Museum | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Cellobello | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| New England Aquarium | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis Club | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | To provide support for the needs of the organization. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard K Lubin
- Nancy K Lubin
- Kate E Lubin
- Emily L Woods
- Glendon Sutton
- Greg Woods
Questions people ask
Does Richard K Lubin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard K Lubin Family Foundation give?
$11.1 million in tax year 2024, across 154 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard K Lubin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard K Lubin (Chairman), Nancy K Lubin (Trustee), Kate E Lubin (Trustee) and Emily L Woods (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Richard K Lubin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.