Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $400,000 through 17 grants to organizations in New York, Texas, and Illinois.
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I at a glance
In short: Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,529
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,562,131
- -12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made by letter to Howard M Rubin. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard M Rubin
Mailing address: One Penn Plaza 3100, New York, NY 10119
Phone: (212) 695-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East River Child Development Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 65 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to recipients in Texas, and 5% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $309K (2020) to $420K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East River Child Development Center New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Loan Society New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $45,000 |
| Clarion Project Richardson, TX | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Harmony Program New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| New York Philarmonic New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Company New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse New York, NY | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Legends of Basketball Retired NBA Chicago, IL | For It's General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,562,131 | $140,075 | $512,503 | $400,000 | 17 | $400,000 | $140,075 | $292,857 |
| 2024 | $2,934,012 | $167,022 | $439,860 | $350,000 | 14 | $350,000 | $167,022 | $284,771 |
| 2023 | $3,251,272 | $683,248 | $431,852 | $370,000 | 14 | $370,000 | $621,396 | $258,332 |
| 2022 | $2,999,876 | $172,723 | $468,621 | $420,000 | 11 | $420,000 | $124,102 | $291,382 |
| 2021 | $3,295,774 | $181,996 | $435,965 | $350,000 | 9 | $350,000 | $96,031 | $312,601 |
| 2020 | $3,549,743 | $145,741 | $360,502 | $308,750 | 15 | — | $160,491 | $288,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I reported a distributable amount of $293K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, East River Child Development Center describes its work as providing a family-centered school experience, with a focus on children with special needs and special education services. Manhattan Theatre Club says it produces and develops theatre, nurtures artists, and provides education programs. Clarion Project describes its mission as exposing and reducing threats of violent extremism.
Other 2025 recipients describe work supporting survivors of gender violence (Sanctuary for Families), helping New Yorkers build sustainable futures through job training and career advancement (The HOPE Program), and combining theatre and training with work intended to enrich community understanding (The Barrow Group). The filing lists the grant purposes for the largest awards as general charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $400,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable awards included East River Child Development Center ($50,000), Hebrew Loan Society ($45,000), Clarion Project ($35,000), Manhattan Theatre Club ($30,000), UJA Federation of NY ($30,000), Harmony Program ($25,000), and New York Philharmonic ($25,000). Other grants included $20,000 each to Roundabout Theater Company, Harlem Lacrosse, Legends of Basketball Retired NBA, Sanctuary for Families, and Silver Queens Hub.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard M Rubin as President, Jane McGimsey as Vice President, and Brian Zimmerman as Secretary.
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I is led by Howard M. Rubin, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard M. Rubin
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Brian Zimmerman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Jane McGimsey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Brian Zimmerman (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I
How much does Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I give each year?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $350K across 14 grants.
What is Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's typical grant size?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,529, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I that year got $13K on average.
Where does Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I give grants?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants).
Does Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's largest grantees?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's largest 2025 grantees include East River Child Development Center ($50,000), Hebrew Loan Society ($45,000) and Clarion Project ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I?
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 ↑
What is Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's EIN?
Herbert M Citrin Charitable Foundation I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0095080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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