Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family
The Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It reported making 13 grants totaling $162,817 in 2024, including support for organizations whose stated activities include Jewish education and culture, charities in Israel, and addressing antisemitism and other forms of hatred.
Key facts about Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family
In short: Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family gave $163K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 47-6348319
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,817
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $12,524
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,584,240
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
-18.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-24.6% YoY
Is Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied stated purposes. Shavei Hebron Institutions Inc. says it raises funds for educational activities concerning Jewish ethics and culture, including the Bible, Talmud, Jewish traditions, and the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel. Central Fund of Israel describes itself as a volunteer charity designed to enable donations to reach charities in Israel. Americans Against Anti-Semitism Inc. says its purpose is to address racism, antisemitism, and other forms of hatred, bigotry, and prejudice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $162,817. Grant amounts ranged from $7 to $50,275, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $50,275 to Emunah, $30,000 to Beit El, $26,000 to Shavei Hebron Institutions Inc., $16,000 to Donations from K-1 415 S Broad St, and $15,000 to ZOA. Other reported grants included $12,500 to Friends of Yeshivat Nir Kiryat Arba, $5,000 to Central Fund of Israel, and $1,000 to Americans Against Anti-Semitism.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 18% in an unspecified recipient state, 1% in Nebraska, 1% in New Jersey, and less than 1% in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $199K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $163K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emunah ($50K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emunah New York, NY | General | $50,275 |
| Beit El | General | $30,000 |
| Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc Brooklyn, NY | General | $26,000 |
| Donations from K-1 415 S Broad St Bet El, NY | General | $16,000 |
| Zoa New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of Yeshivat NIR Kiryat Arba New York, NY | General | $12,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Jerusalem Chai - Ateret Cohanim Woodmere, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Americans Against Antisemitism Pamona, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | General | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,584,240 | $136,624 | $167,221 | $162,817 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,807,198 | $428,309 | $203,524 | $199,372 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,420,328 | $185,372 | $132,482 | $128,840 | 18 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,584,240 | $1,807,198 | $1,420,328 |
| Revenue | $136,624 | $428,309 | $185,372 |
| Expenses | $167,221 | $203,524 | $132,482 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $163,880 | $200,551 | $130,008 |
| Net Investment Income | $149,990 | $341,399 | $82,178 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rubin Margules is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family is led by Rubin Margules, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rubin Margules
President
On filings since 2020
10 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.
Contact
Mailing address: 20 Ocean Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223-6054
Phone: (718) 339-8301
Frequently asked questions about Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family
How much does Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family give each year?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family gave $163K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $199K across 12 grants.
What is Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's typical grant size?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,524, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family give grants?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's largest grantees?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's largest 2024 grantees include Emunah ($50,275), Beit El ($30,000) and Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $137K.
What does Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied stated purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's EIN?
Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6348319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rubin and Cecelia Margules Family 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.
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