Donald-Rubin-Foundation-s-2021-Grantees.html?aid=V6-B6-jkvdM&soid=1120850996272 type: exa:news title: Announcing the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation's 2021 Grantees type: exa:news title: "ARTNEWS: THE SHELLEY & DONALD RUBIN FOUNDATION AWARDS SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANTS\ \ TO 47 NEW YORK ARTS ORGANIZATIONS \u2014 Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation" type: exa:news title: Rubin Foundation Awards Inaugural Grants in Arts, Social Justice
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$710K
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
-27.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Healthcare, Research, and Education
- Disability Services
- Scholarships (including veterinary medicine)
Grantmaking
The foundation made 59 grants in 2024, including:
Average Grant
amount: $39,058
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $838,911
- Total Revenue: $1,095,665
- Total Expenses: $808,264
- Total Giving: $710,000–$785,015
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical (2023):
- Revenue: $1.04M
- Expenses: $869K
- Total Assets: $555K
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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
157 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Criminal Justice Reform Foundation ($500,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($50,000), Atlanticare Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMING PROBATION AND PAROLE BY CHANGING LAWS, SYSTEMS & CULTURE | $500,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT ACS HEALED CANCER RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT THE NEVER AGAIN DO WHAT MATTERS CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| ATLANTICARE FOUNDATION EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ | TO SUPPORT BUILDING HEALTH COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY | $50,000 |
| LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION RADNOR, PA | TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT THE KENNETH RUBIN VMD ENDOWED OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $20,000 |
| NEW FAIRFIELD SHERMAN ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INCORPORATED NEW FAIRFIELD, CT | TO SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE | $10,000 |
| EASTER SEALS DELAWARE & MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE INC NEW CASTLE, DE | TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS | $10,000 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH | $5,000 |
| BEYOND LITERACY PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael Rubin - President and Founder
- Michele Reardon - Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL RUBIN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MICHELE REARDON | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in criminal justice reform, with a significant $500,000 grant awarded in 2024 to the Criminal Justice Reform Foundation to support transforming probation and parole systems. The foundation also continues to support healthcare initiatives and educational programs across its service regions.
Rubin Foundation Awards Grant to R.I.S.E. Artisan FundSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rubin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Criminal Justice Reform • Healthcare, Research, and Education • Disability Services • Scholarships (including veterinary medicine)
How do I apply for a grant from Rubin Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $250 to $2,000,000 • Median grant amount: $17,500 • Average grant amount: $39,058 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 59 grants in 2024, including: • Criminal Justice Reform Foundation: $500,000 (to support transforming probation and parole) • Atlanticare Health System/Atlanticare Foundation Inc: $50,000 (building health communities in Southeastern New Jersey) • Lankenau Medical Center Foundation: $50,000 (healthcare, research, and ed…
Where does Rubin Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Rubin Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Rubin Family Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $710K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rubin Family Foundation's EIN?
Rubin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2485007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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