The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation
The foundation operates exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of, or to carry out the purposes of the jewish community federation of san francisco, the peninsula, marin and Sonoma counties.
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation gave $277K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,726
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,345
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,339,187
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (College Scholarship Program)
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Who The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($250K). Together the top 5 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 37 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2025) to $706K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Matan Investing in the Community (Varda Institute) | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Association San Francisco, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Camp Tawonga San Francisco, CA | General Support | $6,146 |
| Congregation Kol Shofar Tiburon, CA | Of this grant, $5,400 is in support of the gala and $180 is for the gala fund-a | $5,580 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,339,187 | $737,656 | $512,540 | $276,726 | 5 | $540,407 |
| 2024 | $2,399,071 | $223,546 | $526,404 | $356,680 | 7 | $203,054 |
| 2023 | $2,769,487 | $93,867 | $836,611 | $705,750 | 4 | $66,267 |
| 2022 | $3,097,145 | $285,463 | $681,640 | $580,000 | 8 | $285,463 |
| 2021 | $4,074,018 | $201,987 | $493,362 | $396,009 | 13 | $201,987 |
| 2020 | $3,690,865 | $299,086 | $471,807 | $354,500 | 14 | $249,086 |
About The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $277K. Net investment income was $540K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation is led by Varda Rabin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Varda Rabin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Berkowitz
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liki Abrams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Tandowsky
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orlee Rabin
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mendel
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Sisisky
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Elsishans
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Randall
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Shadoan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation
How much does The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation give each year?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation gave $277K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $357K across 7 grants.
What is The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $55,345, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation give grants?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($250,000), San Francisco Opera Association ($7,500) and San Francisco Symphony ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $738K.
What is The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's EIN?
The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3345608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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