Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Valley Glen, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $160K.
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation at a glance
In short: Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation gave $166K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,000
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,750
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,766,473
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The UCLA Fund ($71K). Together the top 8 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 37 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $185K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Fund Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $71,000 |
| City of Hope Los Angeles, CA | Assist with Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am New York, NY | Medical Services | $20,000 |
| Orbis International New York, NY | Medical Services | $10,000 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | Environmental Conservation | $10,000 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Medical Services | $10,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association Chicago, IL | Medical Services | $10,000 |
| Balboa Spirit Club Northridge, CA | Provide educational and enrichment programs for the balboa gifted magnet, focusing on arts, stem, earth science, gardening and physical fitness | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,766,473 | $198,973 | $205,188 | $166,000 | 8 | $166,000 | $159,785 | $172,689 |
| 2024 | $2,772,688 | $160,441 | $192,753 | $156,000 | 7 | $156,000 | $123,688 | $166,086 |
| 2023 | $2,805,000 | $115,140 | $179,900 | $145,000 | 7 | $145,000 | $82,870 | $159,687 |
| 2022 | $2,869,760 | $114,867 | $217,434 | $180,000 | 8 | $180,000 | $77,433 | $144,121 |
| 2021 | $2,972,327 | $220,891 | $197,765 | $160,000 | 7 | $160,000 | $183,126 | $177,933 |
| 2020 | $2,949,201 | $53,877 | $205,780 | $170,000 | 9 | — | $18,097 | $162,455 |
| 2019 | $3,101,104 | $145,003 | $222,986 | $185,000 | 9 | — | $107,017 | $171,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation is led by Donald Rubin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Rubin
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Howard M. Rubin
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith E. Rubin
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Rubin
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation
How much does Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation give each year?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation gave $166K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 7 grants.
What is Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's typical grant size?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation give grants?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Services" (4 grants).
Who are Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's largest grantees?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The UCLA Fund ($71,000), City of Hope ($25,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of Am ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's EIN?
Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4303079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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