Rubenstein Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Rubenstein Family Trust is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $293,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$293,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $377,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $377,000 | 20 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $293,500 | 21 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Rubenstein Family Trust 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 Rubenstein Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $209,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $27,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $12,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | To ignite learning through explorations of art, history, science and culture rooted in the stories of people, the region, and an international seaport | $105,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | To care for life, research for health, and educate those who serve | $30,000 |
| Carroll School | To empower children with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners | $25,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | To maintain and restore health through leadership in compassionate care, scientific discovery and education. | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber | To provide expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To honor military and first responders and their families who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country | $12,000 |
| Sea Meadow Marine Foundation | To preserve maine's working waterfront through a callaborative, sustainable approach to regenerate our coast, improve marine and public health, and protect our maritime heritage | $10,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | To fund pancreatic cancer research in the world | $10,000 |
| YMCA Old Colony Brockton | To build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all | $10,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans to enable them to rebuild their lives | $10,000 |
| Park School | To support academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to his or her greatest potential. | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Benevolent Association | To assist members and their children with scholarships to defray the costs of higher education | $6,000 |
| Stachestrong Inc | To raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research | $5,000 |
| Dexter Academy | To help boys and girls develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation | $5,000 |
| Special Operators Transition Foundation | To provide coaching and business connectivity to america's most elite special operators identify, prepare, and execute their transition plan to pursue their next career. | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To conserve and restore biodiversity, the web that supports all life on earth, to reduce humanity's environmental footprint, and to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources to support current and future generations | $5,000 |
| Brockton Visiting Nurse Association | To provide compassionate, high-quality, in-home care to patients and their families | $5,000 |
| Marion Institute | To inspire and connect people of diverse backgrounds with the common goal of fostering positive social change. | $2,500 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | To provide exceptional, comprehensive care in the home | $2,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | To promote the social and educational wellbeing of the entire community by funding programs and initiatives seving hobe sound residents in need. | $500 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | To encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes for florida international university and its objectives | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Rubenstein
- Benjamin C Rubenstein
- Samuel R Rubenstein
Questions people ask
Does Rubenstein Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rubenstein Family Trust give?
$293,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rubenstein Family Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Rubenstein (Trustee), Benjamin C Rubenstein (Trustee) and Samuel R Rubenstein (Trustee).
What does Rubenstein Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.