The Rubin - Ladd Foundation
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in areas including music and the arts, food access, reproductive health, public media, and conservation.
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubin - Ladd Foundation gave $350K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,183
- +69.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +70.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,075
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,443,288
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rubin - Ladd Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Mamaroneck Avenue 301, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rubin - Ladd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida International University Foundation Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 137 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Florida, 3% each to Illinois and Texas, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rubin - Ladd Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2020) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida International University Foundation Inc Miami, FL | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Classical Theatre of Harlem Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Jupiter Symphony Chamber Orchestra New York, NY | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Juilliard New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Wnet-Thirteen New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fund Texas Choice Austin, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Kaufman Music Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,443,288 | $433,050 | $502,743 | $350,183 | 29 | $462,563 | $336,636 | $408,208 |
| 2024 | $8,204,408 | $505,108 | $372,445 | $207,179 | 17 | $355,545 | $483,108 | $355,348 |
| 2023 | $6,663,200 | $536,723 | $499,711 | $315,035 | 30 | $440,967 | $498,170 | $313,432 |
| 2022 | $6,462,772 | $639,435 | $508,466 | $242,020 | 21 | $330,526 | $599,411 | $338,680 |
| 2021 | $7,145,011 | $521,169 | $472,122 | $282,157 | 40 | — | $477,493 | $325,765 |
| 2020 | $6,798,214 | $418,266 | $312,955 | $126,500 | 23 | — | $351,227 | $328,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rubin - Ladd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $408K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, as well as organizations working in food access and reproductive health. For example, Manhattan School of Music describes its work as combining education, performance, and creative activity, while Feeding America says its mission is to advance equitable access to nutritious food. Fund Texas Choice describes its work as helping Texans access reproductive healthcare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $350,183. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All listed grant purposes were “general purpose.”
The largest reported grants included $60,000 each to Florida International University Foundation and Manhattan School of Music; $55,000 to Classical Theatre of Harlem; $35,000 to Jupiter Symphony Chamber Orchestra; and $25,000 to New York Philharmonic. Other grants included $15,000 each to Juilliard and WNET-Thirteen, and $10,000 each to Feeding America, Fund Texas Choice, and Kaufman Music Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Walzer as president; Steven Walzer as vice president; and Scott Cabrera, Shelley Weiner, and Ivy Engel as directors.
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation is led by Ann Walzer Co Pkf O'Connor, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Walzer Co Pkf O'Connor
President
President - Term → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $85K (2025)
Ivy Engel Co Pkf O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Cabrera Co Pkf O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Weiner Co Pkf O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Walzer Co Pkf O'Connor
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Robert S. Walzer Co Pkf O'Connor (2021) — President -
- Former: Ann Walzer (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Ivy Engel (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert S. Walzer (2020) — President
- Former: Scott Cabrera (2020) — Director
- Former: Shelley Weiner (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Walzer (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Ann Walzer Co PKF O'Connor (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Rubin - Ladd Foundation
How much does The Rubin - Ladd Foundation give each year?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation gave $350K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $207K across 17 grants.
What is The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,075, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rubin - Ladd Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Rubin - Ladd Foundation give grants?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants).
Does The Rubin - Ladd Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Florida International University Foundation Inc ($60,000), Manhattan School of Music ($60,000) and Classical Theatre of Harlem Inc ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rubin - Ladd Foundation?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $463K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rubin - Ladd Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, as well as organizations working in food access and reproductive health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rubin - Ladd Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's EIN?
The Rubin - Ladd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1556098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rubin - Ladd 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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