Reuben's Brews Foundation
Reuben’s Brews Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Launched in 2020 as the nonprofit organization linked to Reuben’s Brews, it supports community partners and fills gaps in education, environment, arts, human rights, animal rights, health, and social justice.
Reuben's Brews Foundation at a glance
In short: Reuben's Brews Foundation gave $20K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $652.867), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,586
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $653
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $410
- Total assets
- $22,626
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reuben's Brews Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the listed application materials through the foundation’s application form.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling.
- Deadline
- Rolling.
- Contact
Application contact: Rueben'S Brews Foudnation
Mailing address: 800 Nw 46Th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (425) 444-0385
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reuben's Brews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sound Foundations NW ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,305), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 2% to New York, and 1% to North Carolina. The foundation’s filing states a preference for local organizations in the Seattle area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reuben's Brews Foundation gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 144% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Foundations NW Des Moines, WA | 501C3 Organization - Social | $4,631 |
| Kick Childhood Cancer Seattle, WA | 501C3 Organization - Health | $2,000 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | 501C3 - Educational | $1,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,305 |
| Food Lifeline Boulevard Park, WA | 501C3 Organization - Hunger | $848 |
| Bike Works Seattle, WA | 501C3 - Social | $639 |
| City Fruit Seattle, WA | 501C3 Organization - Environmental | $625 |
| Northwest Avalanche Center North Bend, WA | 501C3 Organization - Environmental | $500 |
| Phinney Neighborhood Association Seattle, WA | 501C3 Organization - Social | $500 |
| Wellspring Family Services Seattle, WA | 501C3 Organization - Social | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,626 | $24,000 | $22,750 | $19,586 | 30 | $19,586 | $1,303 |
| 2023 | $21,376 | $27,036 | $20,443 | $18,245 | 24 | $18,245 | $928 |
| 2022 | $14,783 | $40,298 | $47,476 | $46,183 | 23 | $46,183 | $1,124 |
| 2021 | $21,961 | $30,828 | $8,867 | $8,039 | 2 | $8,772 | $44 |
| 2020 | — | $2,228 | $2,228 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reuben's Brews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — 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 says it works to strengthen the community it serves by supporting existing community partners and addressing needs where gaps exist. Its stated areas include education, environment, arts, human rights, animal rights, health, and social justice.
Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working across several of these areas. For example, Sound Foundations NW says its mission is to build and donate transitional tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness. Food Lifeline says it works to feed people experiencing hunger and end hunger. City Fruit describes its work as stewarding and harvesting urban fruit trees to support sustainable, equitable access to fruit in Seattle. Northwest Education Access says it supports low-income young people in building pathways to higher education and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $19,586. Grants ranged from $200 to $4,631, with a median grant of $410. Among the largest grants were $4,631 to Sound Foundations NW for transitional tiny homes, $2,000 to Kick Childhood Cancer for childhood cancer awareness and research, and $1,500 to Washington State University to support students’ educational experience and faculty research. Other grants included $848 to Food Lifeline, $639 to Bike Works, and $625 to City Fruit.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists an application form requesting information about the organization, its mission, 501(c)(3) designation, contact details, and plans to engage with supporters. It gives preference to local Seattle-area organizations working in arts, education, environment, social welfare, or animal welfare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grace Robbings as director and Adam Robbings as director, secretary, and treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Grace Robbings as a co-founder and foundation director.
Reuben's Brews Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Robbings
Director Secretary & T
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Robbings
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Reuben's Brews Foundation
How much does Reuben's Brews Foundation give each year?
Reuben's Brews Foundation gave $20K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 24 grants.
What is Reuben's Brews Foundation's typical grant size?
Reuben's Brews Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $410, and its average grant was $653, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reuben's Brews Foundation give grants?
Reuben's Brews Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (20 grants).
Does Reuben's Brews Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Reuben's Brews Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501C3 Organization - Social" (11 grants), "501C3 Organization - Health" (4 grants) and "501C3 Organization - Environmental" (3 grants).
Who are Reuben's Brews Foundation's largest grantees?
Reuben's Brews Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sound Foundations NW ($4,631), Kick Childhood Cancer ($2,000) and Washington State University ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,305), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reuben's Brews Foundation?
Reuben's Brews Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Reuben's Brews Foundation fund?
The foundation says it works to strengthen the community it serves by supporting existing community partners and addressing needs where gaps exist. Its stated areas include education, environment, arts, human rights, animal rights, health, and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reuben's Brews Foundation?
Submit the listed application materials through the foundation’s application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reuben's Brews Foundation's EIN?
Reuben's Brews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3519140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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