Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259
BEN E FACTORS FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $115,596 to organizations in several states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 at a glance
In short: Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 gave $116K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,596
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,257
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $835,217
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation accepts applications in writing year-round.
- Contact
Application contact: Ben E Factors Foundation
Mailing address: P O Box 920054, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (617) 523-1635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Malala Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (25%), Pennsylvania (23%), Washington, DC (22%), Massachusetts (16%), and Ohio (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2021) to $119K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Malala Fund Philadelphia, PA | Girls to Receive Quality | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington, DC | Reproductive Rights | $15,000 |
| Fugees Family Inc Columbus, OH | Refugee Youths with | $12,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | Defend Our Democracy | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Providing Meals in Response | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Defend and Preserve | $9,500 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute Watertown, MA | Funding Research for ALS | $7,000 |
| Girls Who Code New York, NY | Close the Gender Gap IN | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Funds for Palliative Care | $5,500 |
| Umass Medical School Fdn Shrewsbury, MA | Cellucci Fund | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $835,217 | $218,945 | $147,684 | $115,596 | 14 | $118,567 | $192,517 | $129,376 |
| 2024 | $763,956 | $133,606 | $137,218 | $108,329 | 14 | $111,219 | $107,607 | $118,486 |
| 2023 | $767,568 | $5,918 | $150,188 | $119,249 | 14 | $122,031 | $9,593 | $111,111 |
| 2022 | $911,838 | $57,635 | $139,428 | $106,374 | 14 | $109,337 | $31,284 | $122,212 |
| 2021 | $993,631 | $294,837 | $125,020 | $96,432 | 14 | — | $268,909 | $109,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working on girls’ education, reproductive rights, refugee youth, democracy, emergency food assistance, ALS research, STEM education, palliative care, and hunger and poverty.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Fugees Family says its mission is “leveling the playing field for young refugees.” World Central Kitchen describes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Girls Who Code says it works to equip girls from underserved communities for STEM careers and close the gender gap in technology. The Bronx Letters Foundation says it supports programs enhancing the educational experience of students at the Bronx Academy of Letters. Boston Area Gleaners says it works to increase access to fresh produce, support regional farms, and reduce food waste.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $115,596. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,750. Notable grants included $25,000 to The Malala Fund, $15,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation, $12,500 to Fugees Family, $10,000 each to Brennan Center for Justice and World Central Kitchen, and $9,500 to ACLU Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tracy G Rubin, Gregory J Rubin, Matthew G Rubin, and Jessica A Rubin as trustees.
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory J. Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica A. Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew G. Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy G. Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259
How much does Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 give each year?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 gave $116K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 14 grants.
What is Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's typical grant size?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $8,257, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 give grants?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and District of Columbia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's largest grantees?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's largest 2025 grantees include The Malala Fund ($25,000), Planned Parenthood Federation ($15,000) and Fugees Family Inc ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 reported $835K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259 fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working on girls’ education, reproductive rights, refugee youth, democracy, emergency food assistance, ALS research, STEM education, palliative care, and hunger and poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259?
The 2024 filing says the foundation accepts applications in writing year-round. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's EIN?
Ben E Factors Foundation 7600-XXXXXX16259's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3538929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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