Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Augusta, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to charitable organizations, including synagogues and Jewish community organizations.
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,186
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,949
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $766,989
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (54% 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 Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3514 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907
Phone: (706) 868-5454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JCC and Federation of Augusta ($13K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (54%), New Jersey (26%), South Carolina (13%), Maryland (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC and Federation of Augusta Augusta, GA | Religious | $12,500 |
| Aemt New Brunswick, NJ | Religious | $6,500 |
| Adas Yeshurun Synagogue Augusta, GA | Religious | $5,436 |
| Congregation ETZ Chaim Marietta, GA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Religious | $2,500 |
| JFCS Food Pantry Atlanta, GA | Community Support | $2,250 |
| Congregation Dor Tikvah Charleston, SC | Religious | $2,000 |
| Charleston Jewish Federation Charleston, SC | Religious | $2,000 |
| Synagogue Emmanuel Charleston, SC | Religious | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Religious | $2,000 |
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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 | $766,989 | $24,095 | $55,281 | $47,186 | 16 | $47,186 | $24,095 | $42,226 |
| 2024 | $798,175 | $265,023 | $39,976 | $33,428 | 13 | $33,428 | $265,023 | $37,011 |
| 2023 | $573,128 | $50,306 | $46,812 | $36,746 | 15 | $36,746 | $50,306 | $36,545 |
| 2022 | $569,634 | $275,714 | $37,409 | $32,696 | 9 | $32,696 | $272,207 | $33,969 |
| 2021 | $331,329 | $22,390 | $35,274 | $33,300 | 15 | $33,300 | $21,131 | $38,664 |
| 2020 | $344,213 | $15,923 | $32,038 | $30,838 | 9 | — | $14,873 | $33,168 |
| 2019 | $360,328 | $16,030 | $34,538 | $33,379 | 7 | — | $15,030 | $34,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious-purpose awards and support for community organizations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta describes its mission as caring for, connecting, and strengthening the Jewish community in Greater Atlanta, Israel, and around the world. The Charleston Jewish Federation says its mission is to build, secure, and sustain Jewish life in Charleston, Israel, and around the world. Rutgers University Foundation describes its mission as supporting Rutgers and helping it attain excellence in education, research, and public service. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $47,186. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $12,500 to JCC AND FEDERATION OF AUGUSTA, $6,500 to AEMT, and $5,436 to ADAS YESHURUN SYNAGOGUE. Other recipients included CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM ($3,000), JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA ($2,500), JFCS FOOD PANTRY ($2,250), and CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION ($2,000). Rutgers University Foundation and the Anti-Defamation League each received $1,500 and $1,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Bernstein and Julie Kleinman as trustees.
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Bernstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julie Kleinman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Milton Ruben (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc
How much does Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 13 grants.
What is Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,949, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Brunswick, NJ (3 grants), Charleston, SC (3 grants), Augusta, GA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (14 grants).
Who are Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include JCC and Federation of Augusta ($12,500), Aemt ($6,500) and Adas Yeshurun Synagogue ($5,436), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc reported $767K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious-purpose awards and support for community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2138339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Charles and Elsie Ruben Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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