The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Cuba, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $440K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,062
- -72.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,354
- -62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $439,536
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Lone Soldiers ($5K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 29% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Lone Soldiers New York, NY | To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,062 |
| Mo Baptist Healthcare Foundation St. Louis, MO | To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development Rochester, MN | To Further Organization's Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $439,536 | $18,041 | $14,418 | $10,062 | 3 | $10,062 | $18,041 | $34,358 |
| 2023 | $435,656 | $23,092 | $43,153 | $36,046 | 4 | $36,046 | $23,092 | $30,078 |
| 2022 | $455,430 | $30,944 | $21,515 | $18,000 | 2 | $18,000 | $30,943 | $29,645 |
| 2021 | $446,001 | $43,932 | $42,400 | $22,000 | 4 | $22,000 | $43,578 | $31,611 |
| 2020 | $444,469 | $25,942 | $54,914 | $30,000 | 5 | — | $22,896 | $24,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation is led by Lynn R. Wallis, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn R. Wallis
President & Director
Chairman & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Adam Wallis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Andrea Lyell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chad Wallis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Dana March
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Daniel Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Emily Kupperman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jason Wallis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mark H. Rubenstein
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Michael Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Rachel Andreasson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Richard Wasserman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Toni Oldham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
William Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane B. Wasserman (2020–2021) — President & Director
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Jane B Wasserman (President/Director). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation
How much does The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,354, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (25%) and Minnesota (25%).
How large is The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation reported $440K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Cuba, MO. It holds $440K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Geraldine and Norman Rubenstein Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1764021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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