The Rubin Family Foundation
The Rubin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. In 2024, it gave $437,250 through 17 grants to charitable organizations, including hospitals, community organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Rubin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubin Family Foundation gave $437K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Missouri. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $437,250
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -61.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,721
- +104.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,796,478
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (59% 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 Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7711 Bonhomme Avenue 400, Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 726-9630
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rubin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital ($160K). Together the top 10 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 188 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 59% to Missouri, 40% to California, 1% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rubin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $437K (2024) to $989K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $437K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa, CA | GIFT | $160,000 |
| St Louis Children Hosptial Clayton, MO | GIFT | $150,000 |
| Judaism Alive Chesterfield, MO | GIFT | $60,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | GIFT | $15,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Washington Unversity of MO St. Louis, MO | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Fed Saint Louis, MO | GIFT | $5,500 |
| Nourish St. Louis, MO | GIFT | $5,000 |
| University of IL Foundation Urbana, IL | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Fathers AMD Families Support Center Saint Louis, MO | GIFT | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,796,478 | $447,514 | $453,160 | $437,250 | 17 | $437,250 | $431,604 |
| 2023 | $8,781,732 | $323,261 | $569,945 | $552,896 | 44 | $552,896 | $306,212 |
| 2022 | $8,851,381 | $905,506 | $625,383 | $610,723 | 26 | $610,723 | $890,846 |
| 2021 | $9,061,974 | $1,167,623 | $1,010,265 | $989,244 | 49 | $989,244 | $1,152,284 |
| 2020 | $8,904,616 | $245,311 | $505,118 | $481,330 | 52 | — | $232,874 |
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 with varied missions. Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities; Jewish Federation of St. Louis says it mobilizes Jewish community resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life; Community Homes for Adults says it helps adults with intellectual disabilities live full lives and participate in the community; and St. Louis Arc says it provides services, family support, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $437,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $160,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $160,000 to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in California, $150,000 to St Louis Children Hospital in Missouri, and $60,000 to Judaism Alive in Missouri. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind and $10,000 each to Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation and Washington University of Missouri.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald T Rubin, Pamela K Rubin, Todd B Rubin, and Julie Liberman as directors.
The Rubin Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Liberman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela K. Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald T. Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd B. Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Family Foundation
How much does The Rubin Family Foundation give each year?
The Rubin Family Foundation gave $437K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $553K across 44 grants.
What is The Rubin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rubin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,721, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rubin Family Foundation that year got $63K on average.
Where does The Rubin Family Foundation give grants?
The Rubin Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (10 grants) and Chesterfield, MO (2 grants).
Does The Rubin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Rubin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (16 grants).
Who are The Rubin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rubin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital ($160,000), St Louis Children Hosptial ($150,000) and Judaism Alive ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rubin Family Foundation?
The Rubin Family Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $448K.
What does The Rubin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities; Jewish Federation of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rubin Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rubin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rubin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1416413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rubin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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