Rubblestone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rubblestone Foundation is a private foundation in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,545 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,000. 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$31,545
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$848,261
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,724 the year before.
64% 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 | $31,724 | 14 | $789,555 |
| 2024 | $31,545 | 25 | $848,261 |
How to apply
Rubblestone 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 Rubblestone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $17,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 4 | $2,895 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mspca | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Generations Music for Justice | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mother Jones | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Mass Law Reform Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Story of Stuff Project | Charitable | $1,750 |
| BBMC Charitable and Education Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friendshipworks | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charitable | $500 |
| Dsa Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club | Charitable | $500 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | Charitable | $250 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Charitable | $250 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Charitable | $250 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fndn | Charitable | $250 |
| Physicians Comm for Responsible Medicine | Charitable | $250 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| Bethlehem Redevelopment Assoc | Charitable | $100 |
| Schooner Adventure Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| University of Washington | Charitable | $100 |
| No-Kill Advocacy Center | Charitable | $45 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia C Peters Esq
- David J Kraus
Questions people ask
Does Rubblestone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rubblestone Foundation give?
$31,545 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Rubblestone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia C Peters Esq (Trustee) and David J Kraus (Trustee).
What does Rubblestone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.