The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation gave $157K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $31K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $156,580
- +3031.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $31,316
- +526.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Texas Hillel Foundation ($56K). Together the top 5 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $157K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Hillel Foundation Austin, TX | Operating Expenses | $56,180 |
| Dell Jewish Community Center Austin, TX | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Congregation Agudas Achim Austin, TX | Operating Expenses | $11,800 |
| Moishe House Encinitas, CA | General Support | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $25,243 | $161,572 | $156,580 | 5 | $24,279 | $5,883 |
| 2020 | $136,329 | $-22,104 | $7,853 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,537 | $6,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Benita G. Rubinett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gordon M. Rubinett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn E. Rubinett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley A. Rubinett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Elsner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation
How much does The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation give each year?
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation gave $157K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $35,000, and its average grant was $31,316, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation give grants?
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants).
Does The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Texas Hillel Foundation ($56,180), Dell Jewish Community Center ($50,000) and Hebrew Free Loan of Austin ($35,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jarrell and Shirley Rubinett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2767179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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