Rubenstein Family Foundation
The Rubenstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in Florida and Texas, with stated grant purposes including promoting Jewish culture and supporting Judaism and education rooted in Jewish tradition.
Rubenstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rubenstein Family Foundation gave $207K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,054
- +881.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,790
- +460.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,433,256
- -33.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% 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 Rubenstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13301 Ponderosa Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: (239) 470-6453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rubenstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of SWFL ($85K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 8% went to recipients in Texas; the filing also reports 0% for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rubenstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of SWFL Fort Meyers, FL | Promote Jewish Culture | $84,800 |
| Temple Judea Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL | Promote and support Judaism. | $49,600 |
| Chabad CHAI of South Tampa Tampa, FL | Promote and support Judaism. | $18,000 |
| Community School of Naples Naples, FL | Promote Judaism | $15,000 |
| The Shlenker School Houston, TX | Education rooted in Jewish tradition | $12,000 |
| Canterbury School Fort Meyers Fort Myers, FL | Promote Judaism | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Naples, FL | Promote and support Judaism. | $5,000 |
| Emery Weiner School Houston, TX | Education in the Jewish tradition | $4,000 |
| Starability Foundation Naples, FL | Promote Judaism. | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Florida Gulf Coast Univer Fort Myers, FL | Promote and support Judaism. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,433,256 | $186,443 | $264,439 | $207,054 | 14 | $207,054 | $186,443 |
| 2024 | $6,658,244 | $6,334,937 | $24,661 | $21,100 | 8 | $21,100 | $2,853,505 |
| 2023 | $347,968 | $204,772 | $8,454 | $8,454 | 5 | $8,454 | $4,930 |
| 2022 | $151,650 | $151,580 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 show support for organizations whose stated work includes education, Jewish community services, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Community School of Naples describes its mission as inspiring and empowering students as engaged learners and responsible global citizens. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples says it addresses educational, humanitarian, and social-service needs in the Jewish community and promotes understanding with the non-Jewish community. Starability Foundation says it provides social, vocational, and educational connections for individuals with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $207,054 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $84,800, with a median grant of $4,500. Among its largest grants were $84,800 to Chabad of SWFL to promote Jewish culture; $49,600 to Temple Judea Fort Myers to promote and support Judaism; $18,000 to Chabad CHAI of South Tampa to promote and support Judaism; and $15,000 to Community School of Naples to promote Judaism. It also gave $12,000 to The Shlenker School for education rooted in Jewish tradition and $7,500 to Canterbury School Fort Meyers to promote Judaism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Rubenstein, James Rubenstein, and Betty Rubenstein as trustees. It lists Eric J Rubenstein, Marissa L Bergman, Alana J Adler, and Shaina J Rubenstein as directors.
Rubenstein Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betty Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alana J Adler
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Eric J Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marissa L Bergman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Shaina J Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Rubenstein Family Foundation
How much does Rubenstein Family Foundation give each year?
Rubenstein Family Foundation gave $207K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is Rubenstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rubenstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $14,790, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rubenstein Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Rubenstein Family Foundation give grants?
Rubenstein Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (4 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Rubenstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Rubenstein Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote and support Judaism." (6 grants) and "Promote Judaism" (4 grants).
Who are Rubenstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rubenstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad of SWFL ($84,800), Temple Judea Fort Myers ($49,600) and Chabad CHAI of South Tampa ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rubenstein Family Foundation?
Rubenstein Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $186K.
What does Rubenstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes education, Jewish community services, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rubenstein Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rubenstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Rubenstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4413468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Rubenstein Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Rubenstein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Rubenstein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rubenstein-family-foundation-morg_ad579f2e086147acb03189d7521cd9eb
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