Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$234K
+7.2% YoY
Revenue
$600K
+13.2% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$585K
+1.2% YoY
Expenses
$585K
+1.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to support innovative efforts to make social organizations and institutions more effective and more responsive to a broad range of human needs, and to empower individuals to develop their full potential.
Areas of particular interest include:
- Access to health care
- AIDS and its effects on society's institutions
- At-risk children and families
- Celebration of ethnic and cultural diversity
- Cultures of the Himalayan region of Asia
- Art and social justice
- Cross-disciplinary work connecting art with social justice
The Foundation provides direct support to cultural organizations and advocates of social justice across the public and private sectors through grants, exhibitions, and programs.
Grantmaking
The Foundation has a history of supporting arts organizations and social justice initiatives in New York City. Recent grant examples include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's geographic areas of concern are primarily:
- New York City
- The Himalayan region of Asia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Revenue: $600,333
- Total Expenses: $584,701
- Net Income: $15,632
- Total Assets: $233,820
- Total Liabilities: $0
The Foundation is required to file Form 990-PF with the IRS.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $233,820 | $218,188 | $265,736 |
| Revenue | $600,333 | $530,300 | $532,252 |
| Expenses | $584,701 | $577,848 | $524,558 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $584,697 | $577,817 | $524,556 |
| Net Investment Income | $333 | $300 | $2,252 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,295 | $11,800 | $12,426 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Leadership:
- Anjuli Nanda Diamond - Artistic Director (announced February 2022)
Historical Leadership:
- Evelyn Rich - First Executive Director (1995-2004)
- Bruce Payne - Executive Director (2004-2013)
- Alexander Gardner - Executive Director (2013-2016)
- Sara Reisman - Executive and Artistic Director (2015-Spring 2021)
Principal Officer: Mr. Bruce Payne
Staff Size: 3 employees
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANJULI NANDA DIAMOND | EXEC./ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,906 |
| SHELLEY FROST RUBIN | CHAIR & PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BASHA FROST RUBIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS P MITCHELL | VP/ TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation announced Gervais Marsh as the recipient of the 2025 Curatorial Open Call. The Foundation continues to oversee curatorial initiatives and maintains an active call for curators.
Curatorial Open Call - Shelley & Donald Rubin FoundationThe Foundation has published "An Incomplete Archive of Activist Art" as part of its ongoing documentation and support of activist art practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation fund?
The Foundation's mission is to support innovative efforts to make social organizations and institutions more effective and more responsive to a broad range of human needs, and to empower individuals to develop their full potential. **Areas of particular interest include:** • Access to health care • AIDS and its effects on society's institutions • At-risk children and families • Celebration of ethnic and cultural diversity • Cultures of the Himalayan region of Asia • Art and social justice • Cro…
How do I apply for a grant from Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation?
The Foundation has a history of supporting arts organizations and social justice initiatives in New York City. Recent grant examples include: | Grantee | Grant Description | Year | Amount | |---------|-------------------|------|--------| | The Sustainability Laboratory | Support for Development and Publication of A Three-Year Development Strategy | 2021 | $25,000 | | Socrates Sculpture Park | Support for Exhibitions, Public and Educational Programs | 2021 | $15,000 | | DanceNYC | Support for Di…
Where does Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation make grants?
The Foundation's geographic areas of concern are primarily: • New York City • The Himalayan region of Asia
How much is Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation's EIN?
Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3639542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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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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