JM Rubin Foundation Inc
JM Rubin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Florida. Its current focus is providing scholarships to an individual recipient County residents who are U.S. citizens and may attend any recognized educational institution; it also provides charitable support to some organizations at the Board’s discretion.
JM Rubin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JM Rubin Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 105 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,344,958
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 105
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,857
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $37,010,022
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (9 of 101, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% 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 JM Rubin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Kimberly L. Harris. Submit the scholarship application and supporting materials online or by mail.
- Review Cycle
- March 1, 2027, the next stated deadline.
- Deadline
- March 1, 2027, the next stated deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly L Harris
Mailing address: 505 S Flagler Drive Ste 1320, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 833-3309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from JM Rubin Foundation Inc
Who JM Rubin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Florida ($232K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($321,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
504 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 398 grants of 504 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who are bona fide residents of an individual recipient County, Florida. Scholarship recipients may attend any recognized educational institution. In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the foundation states that its discretionary charitable support strives to be limited to local institutions or organizations benefiting the local community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JM Rubin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 101 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $2.5M (2021) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 105 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $295,900 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship for the Benefit of a Particular Student | $231,880 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship for the Benefit of a Particular Student | $227,300 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship for the Benefit of a Particular Student | $143,900 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $105,000 |
| The Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $102,500 |
| FAU Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Support | $100,000 |
| Quantum House West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $100,000 |
| Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $100,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $78,500 |
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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 | $37,010,022 | $3,990,080 | $4,554,994 | $3,344,958 | 105 | $3,839,128 | $3,332,506 | $3,989,025 |
| 2024 | $37,574,936 | $3,238,010 | $4,395,324 | $2,908,442 | 105 | $3,445,746 | $2,353,907 | $3,816,423 |
| 2023 | $38,732,250 | $2,690,572 | $4,444,462 | $3,046,235 | 102 | $3,564,591 | $1,805,269 | $3,443,789 |
| 2022 | $40,486,140 | $2,217,039 | $4,434,429 | $3,068,937 | 95 | $3,562,217 | $1,372,409 | $3,500,737 |
| 2021 | $42,703,530 | $2,836,041 | $3,907,036 | $2,509,903 | 97 | — | $2,002,704 | $3,574,539 |
| 2020 | $43,774,525 | $6,852,166 | $3,877,479 | $2,541,439 | 95 | — | $6,073,897 | $2,978,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JM Rubin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.0M 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 stated current focus is scholarships. Scholarship recipients must be candidates for certification or a degree, and may attend any particular school. Academic and/or athletic achievement or promise is the basic selection criterion; financial need is an additional factor but is not required.
The foundation also supports organizations. Its 2025 grantees included universities, social-service organizations, a family lodging facility, a youth ranch, and an arts organization. The Lord’s Place describes its mission as breaking the cycle of homelessness for people in its community; Quantum House says it serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving treatment at nearby medical centers; and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches says it works to prevent delinquency and develop lawful, resilient, productive citizens. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 105 grants totaling $3,344,958. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $259,900, with a median of $17,000. Its largest reported grants included $259,900 to an individual recipient Atlantic University, $231,880 to the University of Florida, $227,300 to Florida State University, and $143,900 to the University of Central Florida. Each of those grants was described as a scholarship for the benefit of a particular student. Other notable grants included $105,000 to an individual recipient Atlantic University, $102,500 to The Lord’s Place, and $100,000 each to FAU Foundation, Quantum House, and Rosarian Academy, all described as support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarship applications are available online and should include applicant and parent or guardian information; high school information, transcripts, and test scores; post-secondary school details, intended major, and anticipated costs; achievements and awards; financial information with the prior two years’ tax returns; recommendation letters; an essay of personal objectives; and any other requested information. Applications may be submitted online with attachments or mailed to the office. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and bona fide residents of an individual recipient County, Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary S. Harper as president; Kimberly L. Harris as vice president/treasurer; and Laurel T. Baker, Edward R. Griffin, Barbara S. Noble, and Darline M. Richter as trustees.
JM Rubin Foundation Inc is led by Mary S. Harper, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary S. Harper
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$316K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Barbara S. Noble
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Edward R. Griffin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Laurel T. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Darline M. Richter
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$34K (2025)
Kimberly L. Harris
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $166K (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 $166K, to Kimberly L Harris (VP/Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JM Rubin Foundation Inc
How much does JM Rubin Foundation Inc give each year?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 105 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 105 grants.
What is JM Rubin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,000, and its average grant was $31,857, across 105 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JM Rubin Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does JM Rubin Foundation Inc give grants?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (28 grants), Boca Raton, FL (5 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does JM Rubin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 105 grants with a stated purpose on JM Rubin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (54 grants) and "Scholarship for the Benefit of a Particular Student" (51 grants).
Who are JM Rubin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Florida ($231,880), Florida State University ($227,300) and University of Central Florida ($143,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($321,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JM Rubin Foundation Inc?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (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 JM Rubin Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated current focus is scholarships. Scholarship recipients must be candidates for certification or a degree, and may attend any particular school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JM Rubin Foundation Inc?
Contact Kimberly L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JM Rubin Foundation Inc's EIN?
JM Rubin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1958240. 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 July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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