Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation
The Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $118,500, primarily to organizations in Florida.
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation gave $119K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,500
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,900
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,440,537
- +47.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% 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 Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 Se Mizner Blvd B107, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 367-6085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 89 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in Michigan. The itemized grants include recipients in Boca Raton and other Florida locations, as well as Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2020) to $119K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Junior League of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Place of Hope Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| University of Miami Sylvester - Office of Advancement Miami, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Fuller Centers Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| International Neurology Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Pinkball Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sweet Dream Maker Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,440,537 | $922,079 | $138,280 | $118,500 | 15 | $118,500 | $132,079 | $103,589 |
| 2024 | $1,656,738 | $70,901 | $129,775 | $110,000 | 13 | $110,000 | $100,990 | $80,729 |
| 2023 | $1,715,612 | $84,572 | $125,336 | $105,500 | 16 | $105,500 | $92,907 | $80,193 |
| 2022 | $1,756,376 | $89,987 | $141,975 | $118,500 | 25 | $118,500 | $125,105 | $90,097 |
| 2021 | $1,808,364 | $111,508 | $132,247 | $112,500 | 20 | — | $111,508 | $95,638 |
| 2020 | $1,829,103 | $91,927 | $106,950 | $91,000 | 22 | — | $94,868 | $92,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a hospital foundation, scholarship fund, community organizations, and nonprofits. For example, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness; George Snow Scholarship Fund says it provides personalized scholarships and support services; and Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $118,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. All itemized grant purposes were listed as “general charitable purpose.”
The largest reported grants were $30,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; $15,000 each to George Snow Scholarship Fund, Junior League of Boca Raton, and Place of Hope; and $7,500 each to Impact 100 Palm Beach and University of Miami Sylvester - Office of Advancement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marvin Rubin as trustee, Charlotte Rose Rubin as director, and Amy Ann Cohn as trustee.
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlotte Rose Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Amy Ann Cohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandra Rubin (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Charlotte Rose Rubin (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation
How much does Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation give each year?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation gave $119K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 13 grants.
What is Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,900, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation give grants?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (11 grants).
Does Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($30,000), George Snow Scholarship Fund ($15,000) and Junior League of Boca Raton ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a hospital foundation, scholarship fund, community organizations, and nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's EIN?
Rubin Obstgarten Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1567943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rubin Obstgarten Private 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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