The Rubenstein Foundation
The Rubenstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 grants included organizations working in education, homelessness and poverty services, environmental conservation, the performing arts, and wildlife conservation.
The Rubenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubenstein Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,518
- -60.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,503
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,725,013
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Rubenstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 Golf House Road, Haverford, PA 19041-1060
Phone: (610) 642-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rubenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tustees of Princeton University ($11K). Together the top 7 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 67 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (41%), Pennsylvania (24%), New Hampshire (16%), Montana (16%), and Washington, D.C. (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rubenstein Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 9% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | To promote and support the educational activities of the recipient | $10,518 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association Sunapee, NH | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Rileys Urgent Fund of Friends Gallatin Gateway, MT | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $5,000 |
| JFCS of Greater Philadelphia Bala Cynwyd, PA | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $2,500 |
| Mile Square Theatre Hoboken, NJ | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | To promote and support the general exempt purposes of the recipient | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,725,013 | $300,471 | $78,850 | $31,518 | 7 | $37,018 | $259,129 | $401,471 |
| 2024 | $6,499,049 | $260,706 | $124,985 | $79,000 | 16 | $88,300 | $224,021 | $356,027 |
| 2023 | $6,363,328 | $-84,688 | $2,800,577 | $2,746,745 | 8 | $2,753,245 | $125,080 | $341,164 |
| 2022 | $8,773,086 | $-16,121 | $399,201 | $302,098 | 18 | $302,098 | $136,859 | $427,697 |
| 2021 | $9,112,991 | $2,397,592 | $297,223 | $256,906 | 18 | $256,906 | $2,747,867 | $429,575 |
| 2020 | $7,009,648 | $226,634 | $352,039 | $317,534 | 17 | — | $195,729 | $385,229 |
| 2019 | $7,050,190 | $333,846 | $635,937 | $593,715 | 24 | — | $300,800 | $385,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rubenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No specific mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of activities: Project HOME describes its mission as helping people break the cycle of homelessness and poverty; the Lake Sunapee Protective Association works to preserve and enhance the Lake Sunapee region; Mile Square Theatre produces contemporary and classical works and advances theatre education; and the World Wildlife Fund works to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $31,518 through seven grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,518, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $10,518 to the Trustees of Princeton University for educational activities. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, Riley’s Urgent Fund of Friends, and Project HOME; $2,500 each to JFCS of Greater Philadelphia and Mile Square Theatre; and $1,000 to the World Wildlife Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David B. Rubenstein and Michele A. Kreisler as trustees.
The Rubenstein Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B. Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele A. Kreisler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rubenstein Foundation
How much does The Rubenstein Foundation give each year?
The Rubenstein Foundation gave $32K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 16 grants.
What is The Rubenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rubenstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,503, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rubenstein Foundation give grants?
The Rubenstein Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and New Hampshire (16%).
Does The Rubenstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Rubenstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rubenstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rubenstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tustees of Princeton University ($10,518), Lake Sunapee Protective Association ($5,000) and Rileys Urgent Fund of Friends ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rubenstein Foundation?
The Rubenstein Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (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 does The Rubenstein Foundation fund?
No specific mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rubenstein Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rubenstein Foundation's EIN?
The Rubenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6887967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Rubenstein Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
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