Bubes Family Foundation Inc
Bubes Family Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation stated that it dissolved in December 2020 after donating its remaining assets to 501(c)(3) organizations during the year. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bubes Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bubes Family Foundation Inc gave $604K across 36 grants in 2020 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $603,596
- +300.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $16,767
- +300.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Maryland (79% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bubes Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing described an application process requiring relevant information to be mailed; the foundation has since dissolved.
- Review Cycle
- None was stated on the 2020 filing; the foundation has since dissolved.
- Deadline
- None was stated on the 2020 filing; the foundation has since dissolved.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald L Bubes
Mailing address: 10842 Symphony Park Drive North, Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 654-0848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bubes Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ($411K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $551K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 72 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (79%) and Washington, DC (13%), followed by Virginia (4%), New York (2%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bubes Family Foundation Inc gives
- 46% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2019) to $604K (2020). In 2020 it made 36 grants totaling $604K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | United Jewish Endowment Fund | $410,306 |
| Medstar Georgetown Hospital Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Shirley Povich Center (University of Maryland) College Park, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pisgah Baptist Church Rice, VA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Adas Israel Washington, DC | Charitable | $16,180 |
| Bnai Tzedek Potomac, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation College Park, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $254,106 | $618,227 | $603,596 | 36 | $145,865 | $16,787 |
| 2019 | $402,620 | $330,052 | $160,624 | $150,628 | 36 | $96,681 | $18,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bubes Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2020 — 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 filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes described its work as supporting and empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while the Anti-Defamation League described its mission as opposing antisemitism and other forms of hate. National Jewish Health described its work as providing healthcare, conducting research, and educating healthcare professionals.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $603,596. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $410,306, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $410,306 to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for the United Jewish Endowment Fund. Other notable grants included $40,000 to MedStar Georgetown Hospital, $25,000 to the Shirley Povich Center at the University of Maryland, $18,000 to Pisgah Baptist Church, and $16,180 to Adas Israel.
The 2020 filing stated that applications should include all relevant information and be mailed to the address listed on that filing. It also stated that there were no restrictions on awards and that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. These are historical instructions from the final filing, not current application information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Ronald L. Bubes as president, Harriet P. Bubes as secretary and treasurer, and Alan S. Bubes as vice president.
Bubes Family Foundation Inc is led by Ronald L. Bubes, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ronald L. Bubes
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan S. Bubes
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet P. Bubes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Bubes Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bubes Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bubes Family Foundation Inc gave $604K across 36 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $151K across 36 grants.
What is Bubes Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bubes Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $2,500, and its average grant was $16,767, across 36 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bubes Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bubes Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (16 grants), Rockville, MD (3 grants), North Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and College Park, MD (2 grants).
Does Bubes Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Bubes Family Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are Bubes Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bubes Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ($411,306 across 2 grants), Medstar Georgetown Hospital ($40,000) and Shirley Povich Center (University of Maryland) ($25,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Bubes Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bubes Family Foundation Inc?
The 2020 filing described an application process requiring relevant information to be mailed; the foundation has since dissolved. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bubes Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Bubes Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bubes Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bubes Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2210184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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