The Lubin Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tucson, AZ EIN: 13-6117975
Human services

The Lubin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.

The Lubin Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Lubin Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $375), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$3,000
+0.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
8
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$375
+0.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$350
Total assets
$55,732
-2.4% vs 2025
Primary geography
Arizona (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The Lubin Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2026

Gospel Rescue Mission: $500Gospel Rescue Mission$500Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: $500Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum$500Community Food Bank: $350Community Food Bank$350St Judes Childrens Research Hospita: $350St Judes Childrens ResearchHospita$350Tucson Audubon Society: $350Tucson Audubon Society$350CASA De Los Ninos: $350CASA De Los Ninos$350Tucson Botanical Garden: $350Tucson Botanical Garden$350Handi Dogs Inc: $250Handi Dogs Inc$250

The largest 2026 recipient was Gospel Rescue Mission ($500). Together the top 8 received $3K.

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

41<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

TucsonMemphis

How The Lubin Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−15%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 115% 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

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K7 grants2021 8 grants2022 9 grants2023 8 grants2024 8 grants2025 8 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $4K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZEducational Charitable$500
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZEducational$500
Community Food Bank Tucson, AZCharitable$350
St Judes Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TNCharitable$350
Tucson Audubon Society Tucson, AZCharitable$350
CASA De Los Ninos Tucson, AZCharitable$350
Tucson Botanical Garden Tucson, AZCharitable$350
Handi Dogs Inc Tucson, AZCharitable$250
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$55,732$2,356$3,749$3,0008$3,670$2,454$3,201
2025$57,125$2,987$4,488$3,0008$3,618$2,117$3,156
2024$58,626$1,760$4,402$3,0008$3,593$1,364$3,006
2023$61,268$-1,515$4,565$3,5509$4,155$972$3,153
2022$67,348$2,710$4,041$3,4008$3,973$2,660$3,599
2021$68,679$-1,040$3,025$2,1007—$1,638$3,664

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lubin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Lubin Foundation Inc is led by Stephen R. Lubin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Stephen R. Lubin

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen L. Vincent

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan R. Sullivan

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Bookkeeper, 2024

    Bookkeeper → Treasurer, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lubin Foundation Inc

How much does The Lubin Foundation Inc give each year?

The Lubin Foundation Inc gave $3K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 8 grants.

What is The Lubin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Lubin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $350, and its average grant was $375, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Lubin Foundation Inc give grants?

The Lubin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (7 grants).

Does The Lubin Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Lubin Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).

Who are The Lubin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Lubin Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Gospel Rescue Mission ($500), Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ($500) and Community Food Bank ($350), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Lubin Foundation Inc?

The Lubin Foundation Inc reported $56K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Lubin Foundation Inc?

The Lubin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2026.

What is The Lubin Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Lubin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6117975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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