The Rubicam Foundation
To provide support which will protect, preserve, and enhance the historic and distinctive structure of the building and property located at 1301 walnut street, philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 (historically known as the "thomas butler house"), which shall help guard against any deterioration of the historic area in which the thomas butler house is currently situated as well as promote the general well-being and social welfare of the community surrounding the thomas butler house. The thomas butler house was entered into the philadelphia register of historic places on june 28, 1956. The east center city commercial historic district, located in the washington square neighborhood, was originally listed in the national register of historic places in 1984. The thomas butler house is cited at length as one of the most important contributing resources to this historic district and was also cited as a contributing resource in the national district nomination for the washington square west histo
The Rubicam Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubicam Foundation gave $89K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,799
- -79.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,799
- -79.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $88,799
- Total assets
- $242,847
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rubicam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Philadelphia Club ($89K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2025) to $476K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Club Philadelphia, PA | TO PRESERVE THE Thomas Butler House. | $88,799 |
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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 | $242,847 | $142,798 | $102,064 | $88,799 | 1 | $6,763 |
| 2024 | $202,113 | $164,362 | $447,268 | $435,274 | 1 | $12,665 |
| 2023 | $485,019 | $246,597 | $187,163 | $175,491 | 1 | $19,752 |
| 2022 | $425,585 | $246,619 | $25,281 | — | — | $4,453 |
| 2021 | $204,247 | $278,447 | $485,935 | $475,775 | 1 | $15 |
| 2020 | $411,771 | $251,508 | $10,236 | — | — | $26 |
About The Rubicam Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Rubicam Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $243K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $89K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rubicam Foundation is led by William B. McNamara, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William B. McNamara
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank G. Cooper
Director
President & Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pickering
Director
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry S. Cherkin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolin Bissell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Riley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Riddle
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edward J Kaier (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James B. Straw (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Neal J. Howard (2020–2022) — Director
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 Rubicam Foundation
How much does The Rubicam Foundation give each year?
The Rubicam Foundation gave $89K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $435K across 1 grant.
How large is The Rubicam Foundation?
The Rubicam Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What is The Rubicam Foundation?
The Rubicam Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $243K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Rubicam Foundation operate?
The Rubicam Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Rubicam Foundation's EIN?
The Rubicam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1746423. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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