The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations working in areas including health care, children’s services, education, food assistance, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,850
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,895
- +60.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $633,887
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific application form or materials, no award restrictions, and no deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: David S Band
Mailing address: 2070 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 366-8010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to Arizona, 5% to Tennessee, and 2% to New York. These figures describe the locations of the 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $44K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aviva Children's Services Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loveland Center Inc Venice, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mayors Feed the Hungry Program Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County Inc Palmetto, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eternal Bread of Life Outreach Ministries Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Johnny Crisstopher Childrens Charitable Foundation Woodbury, NY | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $633,887 | $38,765 | $71,133 | $42,850 | 11 | $57,076 | $24,919 | $42,297 |
| 2023 | $653,261 | $-24,802 | $54,067 | $31,500 | 13 | $41,394 | $13,410 | $37,394 |
| 2022 | $695,361 | $16,030 | $57,336 | $30,000 | 3 | $41,891 | $585 | $51,097 |
| 2021 | $791,328 | $9,799 | $59,592 | $41,500 | 14 | $48,087 | $15,391 | $51,725 |
| 2020 | $784,419 | $-32,843 | $66,848 | $44,350 | 25 | — | $6,229 | $3,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing health care, mentoring and scholarships, food assistance, and services for children and people with disabilities.
For example, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation describes its role as helping Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring world-class care to the community. Take Stock in Children of Manatee County says it provides college mentoring and scholarships to low-income and at-risk students. Loveland Center says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their lives to the fullest.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $42,850. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $10,000 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation and $5,000 each to Aviva Children’s Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Loveland Center, Mayors Feed the Hungry Program, and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County.
Other 2024 grants were $2,500 to Eternal Bread of Life Outreach Ministries; $2,000 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $1,000 to Johnny Crisstopher Childrens Charitable Foundation; and $350 to United States Law Enforcement Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Band as director, president, and treasurer; George Dramis as director and secretary; and Chad Gates as director and vice president.
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc is led by David S. Band, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Band
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Gates
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Dramis
Director & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Myrna Band (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 13 grants.
What is The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,895, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (3 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($10,000), Aviva Children's Services ($5,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc reported $634K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing health care, mentoring and scholarships, food assistance, and services for children and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rubin Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0620355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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