Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein

Foundation · Grantmaker BOSTON, MA EIN: 04-6087371

The Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1963 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since November 1964.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$26.7M

+8.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

-6.5% YoY

Grant Count

-13.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+7.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Early childhood services
Higher education
School preparedness programs
Literacy programs (including sustained literacy tutoring and joint literacy initiatives)
General operating support
Summer camperships

Grantmaking

The foundation supports programs including general operating support, summer camperships, Ukraine operations, and joint literacy programs with Temple University.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $4.7M (85%)

Pennsylvania $340K (6%)

New York $235K (4%)

Washington $160K (3%)

Maine $50K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts Maine New York Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

BedfordBeverlyBostonBoston MaBrightonBrighton MaBrooklineBrooklynCambridgeCascoCharlestownChelseaEast BostonEast Boston MaFoxboroughFraminghamJamaica PlainLawrenceLexingtonLowell

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $26,655,562
Total revenue: $2,433,850
Total expenses: $1,251,757
Net income: $1,182,093

As of 2023:

Total assets: $24,658,582
Total expenses: $1,335,976
Total revenue: $672,701

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$26,655,562	$24,658,582	$22,234,970
Revenue	$2,433,850	$672,701	$688,957
Expenses	$1,251,757	$1,335,976	$1,210,178
Qualifying Distributions	$1,114,788	$1,222,686	$1,108,748
Net Investment Income	$2,329,381	$570,041	$587,527
Distributable Amount	$1,257,770	$1,149,759	$1,191,267

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

190 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dana-farber Cancer Institute ($140,000), Massachusetts General Hospital ($60,000), Hebrew Senior Life ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
2LIFECOMMUNITIES BRIGHTON, MA	SENIOR FALLS PREVENTION & EXERCISE	$35,000
AGASSIZ VILLAGE FRAMINGHAM, MA	CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS	$30,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE BOSTON, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
ASSOCIATION FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY WATERTOWN, MA	INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CONSULTATIONS	$20,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY	ACCESSIBILITY TRIPS 2025	$30,000
BOSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS BOSTON, MA	MUSIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION	$15,000
CAMBRIDGE CAMPING ASSOCIATION CAMBRIDGE, MA	CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS	$30,000
CAMP SUNSHINE AT SEBAGO LAKE CASCO, ME	FAMILY CAMPERSHIPS	$25,000
COMMUNITY SERVINGS INC JAMAICA PLAIN, MA	MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS PROGRAM	$30,000
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BROOKLINE, MA	SUPPORTIVE ONCOLOGY TEAMS INITIATIVE	$140,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DR JOYCELLEN Y AURITT	TRUSTEE	1	—
ANDREW M CABLE	TRUSTEE	1	—
EMMA PERLMUTTER	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 10 Post Office Square, Suite 960 Boston, MA 02109-4603

Phone: 617-279-8052

EIN: 04-6087371

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Early childhood services • Higher education • School preparedness programs • Literacy programs (including sustained literacy tutoring and joint literacy initiatives) • General operating support • Summer camperships

How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 38 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2023: $1,120,500 • Typical award range: $5,000–$215,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: $215,000 (Reserve for Multiple Incomplete Programs) • Jewish Family and Childrens Service (JFCS): $40,000 (Family Table Food Pantry) • Women's Lunch Place (WLP): $35,000 (Healthy Meals Support) • Literations: $30,000 (Sustained Literacy Tutoring Programs) The foundation supports programs inclu…

Where does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York.

What size grants does Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein award?

In 2024, Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein awarded 33 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein's EIN?

Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6087371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.