Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mequon, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,200 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$112,200
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $107,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $112,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $112,200 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Komisar 1848 W Hidden Reserve CT, Mequon, WI 53092 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 840-3932 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required but applications should be in writing to receive consideration. |
What Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $87,200 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Food Pantry | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Camp Chippewa | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wi Fdn | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Children's Outing Association | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Elementary School Milwaukee Inc | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | Operating expenses | $3,600 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association | Operating expenses | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Komisar
- Elliot H Berman
- Andrew C Komisar
- Herbert Rubenstein
- Beth Rubenstein
Questions people ask
Does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc give?
$112,200 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Komisar (President), Elliot H Berman (Secretary), Andrew C Komisar (Treasurer) and Herbert Rubenstein (President (Part-Year)) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.