The Rubicon Foundation
The Rubicon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Rubicon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubicon Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,500
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $1,067,950
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rubicon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 4 Paws for Ability ($9K). Together the top 7 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Paws for Ability Xenia, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Agape for Youth Inc Dayton, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Supp Bellbrook, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| House of Bread Dayton, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Child Care Choices Tipp City, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Learning Tree Farm Dayton, OH | Stated Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative Xenia, OH | Stated Charitable Purpaose | $8,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067,950 | $40,828 | $60,271 | $59,500 | 7 | $59,500 | $6,528 |
| 2023 | $919,156 | $16,034 | $52,102 | $51,000 | 6 | $52,102 | $16,034 |
| 2022 | $620,525 | $-3,241 | $55,919 | $51,000 | 6 | $51,000 | $5,190 |
| 2021 | $994,625 | $1,008,700 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rubicon Foundation is led by James C. Cook, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Cook
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexandra A. Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Todd A. Crawford
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rubicon Foundation
How much does The Rubicon Foundation give each year?
The Rubicon Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is The Rubicon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rubicon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $8,500, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rubicon Foundation give grants?
The Rubicon Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (3 grants) and Xenia, OH (2 grants).
Who are The Rubicon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rubicon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 4 Paws for Ability ($8,500), Agape for Youth Inc ($8,500) and Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Supp ($8,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rubicon Foundation?
The Rubicon Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is The Rubicon Foundation's EIN?
The Rubicon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3704711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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