The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $650,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$650,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $565,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $565,500 | 40 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 36 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $340,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $99,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $66,000 |
| California | 4 | $52,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General support | $60,000 |
| Downtown Community Television Center | Youth education | $60,000 |
| Global Network of Women Peacebuilders | General support and education | $60,000 |
| New Jewish Narrative | General support | $45,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Grassroots International | General support | $35,000 |
| Global Kids | Youth education | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum | General support | $20,000 |
| Center for Justice & Accountability | General support | $20,000 |
| Collective Power for Reproductive Justice | General support | $20,000 |
| Democracy Now | General support | $20,000 |
| Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice | General support | $20,000 |
| Nurses for Sexual & Reproductive Health | General support | $20,000 |
| Peace Action Fund of New York State Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | General support | $20,000 |
| T'ruah | General support | $20,000 |
| Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice | General support | $15,000 |
| Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy | General support | $10,000 |
| National Peace Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft | General support | $10,000 |
| Sojourner Truth School for Social Justice Leadership | General support | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Voter registration | $10,000 |
| Women's International Network for Guatemalan Solutions Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Justice Initiative | General support | $10,000 |
| Arms Control Association | General support | $5,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Global Action for Trans Equality | General support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Native Network of Kinship and Healing Incorporated | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition | General support | $5,000 |
| Women in Film and Video | Documentary film | $5,000 |
| Free the HLF Humanitarians Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Documentary film | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Historic Northampton | General support | $1,500 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Weiss
- Peter Weiss
- Tamara Weiss
- Daniel Weiss
- Cora Weiss
Questions people ask
Does The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc give?
$650,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith Weiss (President), Peter Weiss (Director), Tamara Weiss (Vice President) and Daniel Weiss (Chair/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Samuel Rubin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.