Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $921,100 to charitable organizations, including a university, healthcare organizations, a performing arts center, and a school.
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable at a glance
In short: Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable gave $921K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Vermont. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $921,100
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,569
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $26,272,652
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7352 Horizon Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Phone: (973) 934-0701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Vermont ($600K). Together the top 10 received $917K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 79 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont (65%) and New Jersey (29%), followed by Florida (5%). Illinois and South Dakota each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $921K (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $921K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Donation | $600,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | Donation | $160,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation Newark, NJ | Donation | $50,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $40,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | Donation | $30,000 |
| Kent Place School Summit, NJ | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Employment Horizons Inc Cedar Knolls, NJ | Donation | $3,000 |
| Institute of Range and the American Mustang Hot Springs, SD | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,272,652 | $961,204 | $1,263,012 | $921,100 | 16 | $921,100 | $754,042 | $1,237,779 |
| 2023 | $24,426,677 | $710,425 | $1,534,235 | $1,178,500 | 15 | $1,178,500 | $523,470 | $1,133,486 |
| 2022 | $21,922,327 | $1,587,924 | $1,668,456 | $1,372,200 | 12 | $1,372,200 | $1,392,918 | $1,183,132 |
| 2021 | $26,926,939 | $1,887,437 | $2,113,056 | $1,873,500 | 14 | $1,873,500 | $1,749,131 | $1,286,324 |
| 2020 | $26,301,600 | $-1,015,681 | $2,079,154 | $1,757,000 | 22 | — | $226,788 | $1,282,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders; Kent Place School says it empowers girls to become confident, intellectual, and ethical leaders; and Employment Horizons says it helps people facing barriers to employment achieve vocational objectives and self-sufficiency.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve medical care, services for children and families, and support for children who are seriously ill or traumatized. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $921,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $600,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $600,000 to The University of Vermont, $160,000 to The Valerie Fund, $50,000 to New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation, and $40,000 to Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. Other recipients included The Seeing Eye ($30,000), Kent Place School ($25,000), and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($5,000). Project Linus received $500 and The Heritage Foundation received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly Rubenstein, Andrew Rubenstein, and Barry Mandelbaum as trustees.
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Barry Mandelbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Beverly Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $30K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Andrew Rubenstein (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable
How much does Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable give each year?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable gave $921K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 15 grants.
What is Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's typical grant size?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $57,569, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable give grants?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable gives mostly in Vermont: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (29%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's largest grantees?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Vermont ($600,000), The Valerie Fund ($160,000) and New Jersey Performing Arts Center Corporation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $921K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 does Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable?
The foundation 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 Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's EIN?
Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0223308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steven-and-beverly-rubenstein-charitable-morg_a01f887cf6384513af3d118212f030d5
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