Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. In its 2026 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $112,200, with all listed grants designated for operating expenses.
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc gave $112K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $112,200
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,350
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,835,495
- +5.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says no specific form is required, but applications should be in writing to receive consideration. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William Komisar
Mailing address: 1848 W Hidden Reserve Ct, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (414) 840-3932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Milwaukee Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 78% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, 9% to California, 9% to Alabama, and 4% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $125K (2023). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $45,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County Salinas, CA | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Food Pantry Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Maple Grove, MN | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of WI Fdn Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Children's Outing Association Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc West Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Elementary School Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,835,495 | $151,586 | $140,776 | $112,200 | 12 | $118,854 | $130,764 | $87,154 |
| 2025 | $1,739,657 | $115,780 | $134,514 | $112,000 | 12 | $116,502 | $97,768 | $85,841 |
| 2024 | $1,674,710 | $71,833 | $131,344 | $107,000 | 12 | $112,328 | $51,433 | $82,008 |
| 2023 | $1,667,259 | $67,329 | $158,078 | $124,500 | 12 | $133,075 | $45,326 | $86,988 |
| 2022 | $1,981,029 | $136,188 | $142,713 | $115,500 | 12 | $120,364 | $115,557 | $101,573 |
| 2021 | $1,953,906 | $119,188 | $147,891 | $110,500 | 13 | — | $95,858 | $89,885 |
| 2020 | $1,867,031 | $143,181 | $102,544 | $79,500 | 12 | — | $125,532 | $87,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Food Bank for Monterey County says it distributes food to alleviate hunger and provides emergency food services; Hunger Task Force says it provides food to people in need and promotes policies aimed at a hunger-free community. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights.
Other 2026 grantees include Children’s Outing Association, which says it supports Milwaukee children, teens, and families through educational, recreational, and social-work programs; Jewish Family Services, which says it provides supportive services to families, children, and individuals; and Milwaukee Jewish Day School, which says it prepares children for success and engagement with the world through academic excellence and Jewish values. The Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association says it makes interest-free loans to people with temporary financial needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $112,200. Grants ranged from $3,600 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $45,000 to Milwaukee Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation; $10,000 each to Food Bank for Monterey County, Jewish Community Food Pantry, and Southern Poverty Law Center; and $5,000 to Camp Chippewa.
Other 2026 grants were $5,000 each to Children’s Hospital of WI Foundation, Children’s Outing Association, Hunger Task Force, Jewish Family Services, and Yeshiva Elementary School Milwaukee; and $3,600 each to Milwaukee Jewish Day School and Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William L Komisar as president, Elliot H Berman as secretary, and Andrew C Komisar as treasurer. It also lists Herbert Rubenstein as president for part of the year and Beth Rubenstein as vice president and secretary for part of the year.
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc is led by William L. Komisar, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William L. Komisar
President
Treasurer & Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2026)
Herbert Rubenstein
President
President & Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew C. Komisar
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$250 (2026)
Elliot H. Berman
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$250 (2026)
Beth Rubenstein
Vice President & Secretary
V-P, Secretary & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to William L Komisar (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc
How much does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc give each year?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc gave $112K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $112K across 12 grants.
What is Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,350, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc give grants?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Alabama (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants).
Does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Milwaukee Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation ($45,000), Food Bank for Monterey County ($10,000) and Jewish Community Food Pantry ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing says no specific form is required, but applications should be in writing to receive consideration. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
Philip Rubenstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0757026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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