The Rubenstein Foundation is a private independent foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Haverford, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on philanthropic activities across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
-97.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-98.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in available documentation. However, its grantmaking activities span diverse projects across multiple states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The foundation's work encompasses Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. Recent financial data indicates total giving of $79,000 in the most recent filing period. Historical grant awards have ranged from $200 to $2,611,311, reflecting significant variation in grant sizes. The foundation reports being open to new applicants.
Grant Range
s. The foundation reports being open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Rubenstein Foundation funds projects across multiple states, with documented activity in California, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Primary grantmaking concentrations appear to be in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of most recent filing:
- Total Assets: $6,499,049
- Total Giving: $79,000
- Annual Expenses: $2,800,577 (2023 filing)
- Revenue: Negative $84,688 (2023 filing)
- Total Assets: $6,363,328 (2023 filing)
The foundation maintains zero liabilities and has demonstrated asset growth of 2.6% year-over-year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,499,049 | $6,363,328 | $8,773,086 |
| Revenue | $260,706 | $-84,688 | $-16,121 |
| Expenses | $124,985 | $2,800,577 | $399,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $88,300 | $2,753,245 | $302,098 |
| Net Investment Income | $224,021 | $125,080 | $136,859 |
| Distributable Amount | $356,027 | $341,164 | $427,697 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees David B. Rubenstein and Michele A. Kreisler, both of whom serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID B RUBENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHELE A KREISLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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