Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation
The Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and reports no grants and no assets; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,461
- -98.2% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6538 N Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone: (847) 673-3325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 114 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. No grantmaking geographic focus is specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2020) to $383K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Lincolnwood, IL | Charitable | $244,614 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $4,461 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,461 | $199,106 | $247,379 | $244,614 | 1 | $244,614 | $6 |
| 2021 | $54,435 | $424,946 | $386,129 | $383,364 | 55 | $386,129 | $6 |
| 2020 | $15,268 | $204,815 | $198,283 | $195,453 | 58 | — | $15 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported one grant totaling $244,614 in 2022. In 2021, it reported 55 grants totaling $383,364. The 2023 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dennis Ruben and Joyce Ruben are listed as trustees on the 2023 filing.
Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dennis Ruben
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Ruben
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis Ruben Trustee (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joyce Ruben Trustee (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. No grantmaking geographic focus is specified.
What is Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation's EIN?
Dennis and Joyce Ruben Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3486610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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