The Howard Rubenstein Family
The Howard Rubenstein Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $841K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $453K. Net investment income was $541K.
The Howard Rubenstein Family at a glance
In short: The Howard Rubenstein Family gave $453K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $453,000
- +64.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,500
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $841,380
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Howard Rubenstein Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($400K). Together the top 6 received $453K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Howard Rubenstein Family gives
- Giving grew 780% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 559% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $44K (2022) to $453K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $453K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Support for jewish community in New York and israel | $400,000 |
| Kaballah Centre of New York New York, NY | Support for Community, Spiritual, and Cultural Development | $20,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Support for educational and cultural development of the jewish heritage | $17,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | Support for Religious, Cultural and Community Development | $10,000 |
| Untold News New York, NY | Foster public awareness to encourage humanitarian acts and accomplishments | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Natan Brooklyn, NY | Emotional and Financial Support for Individuals with Cancer | $3,000 |
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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 | $841,380 | $559,247 | $477,876 | $453,000 | 6 | $453,000 | $540,944 | $81,007 |
| 2023 | $760,009 | $120,690 | $291,391 | $275,000 | 3 | $275,000 | $104,477 | $78,312 |
| 2022 | $930,710 | $51,252 | $68,900 | $44,000 | 3 | $44,000 | $34,267 | $76,160 |
| 2021 | $948,358 | $191,474 | $68,958 | $51,500 | 8 | $51,500 | $175,616 | $80,402 |
| 2020 | $825,842 | $22,626 | $68,534 | $55,000 | 6 | — | $10,092 | $64,313 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard Rubenstein Family reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howard Rubenstein Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Rubenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roni Rubenstein
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Rubenstein (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Howard Rubenstein Family
How much does The Howard Rubenstein Family give each year?
The Howard Rubenstein Family gave $453K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 3 grants.
What is The Howard Rubenstein Family's typical grant size?
The Howard Rubenstein Family's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $75,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Howard Rubenstein Family give grants?
The Howard Rubenstein Family gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Howard Rubenstein Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Howard Rubenstein Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Howard Rubenstein Family's largest grantees?
The Howard Rubenstein Family's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($400,000), Kaballah Centre of New York ($20,000) and The Jewish Museum ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Howard Rubenstein Family?
The Howard Rubenstein Family reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $453K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Howard Rubenstein Family?
The Howard Rubenstein Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in New York, NY. It holds $841K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Howard Rubenstein Family's EIN?
The Howard Rubenstein Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3384019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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