The Rubinstein Family Foundation
The Rubinstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It gave $101,604 through 16 grants in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations in California and New York.
The Rubinstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rubinstein Family Foundation gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,604
- -65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,350
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,640
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rubinstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 78580, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone: (310) 909-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rubinstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Standwithus ($25K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 106 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 42% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rubinstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $298K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Standwithus Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $25,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund (EIN 13-1659627) New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $15,000 |
| America Gives Inc New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $10,000 |
| Healthcare for Israel Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wiso USA - Women's International Zionist Organization New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $7,768 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $5,320 |
| American Friends of Natal New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $3,280 |
| South East European Film Festival Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York City, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose | $1,951 |
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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 | — | $24,064 | $105,932 | $101,604 | 16 | $101,604 | $1,064 | $1,654 |
| 2023 | $84,868 | $201,330 | $302,407 | $297,924 | 24 | $297,924 | $1,330 | $6,260 |
| 2022 | $185,945 | $200,544 | $252,757 | $252,611 | 31 | $252,611 | $544 | $8,003 |
| 2021 | $238,158 | $200,413 | $152,566 | $148,508 | 12 | $148,508 | $413 | $5,953 |
| 2020 | $190,311 | $150,600 | $158,140 | $155,140 | 23 | — | $600 | $5,432 |
| 2019 | $197,851 | $151,038 | $214,668 | $211,595 | 31 | — | $1,038 | $7,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rubinstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting medical care and technology, Jewish education, Israel-related causes, and trauma recovery. For example, Healthcare for Israel says it raises funds for Bnai Zion Medical Center, and Milken Community School says it operates a school teaching Jewish religious courses and standard subjects. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $101,604. Grant amounts ranged from $230 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,640. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 to StandWithUs, $15,000 each to Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation and Jewish National Fund, and $10,000 each to America Gives and Healthcare for Israel.
Other listed recipients included WISO USA – Women’s International Zionist Organization ($7,768), Milken Community School ($5,320), American Friends of NATAL ($3,280), South East European Film Festival ($2,000), Mount Sinai Health System ($1,951), PEF Israel Endowment Fund ($1,853), and Kosher Troops ($1,500). The filing describes the purposes of these grants as assistance with the recipient’s 501(c)(3) purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernie Rubinstein as president and Annette Rubinstein as treasurer.
The Rubinstein Family Foundation is led by Bernie Rubinstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernie Rubinstein
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Rubinstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hanna Rubinstein (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Rubinstein Family Foundation
How much does The Rubinstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Rubinstein Family Foundation gave $102K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 24 grants.
What is The Rubinstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rubinstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,640, and its average grant was $6,350, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rubinstein Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Rubinstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Rubinstein Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York City, NY (9 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Rubinstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rubinstein Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance with 501(C)(3) Purpose" (15 grants).
Who are The Rubinstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rubinstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Standwithus ($25,000), Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation ($15,000) and Jewish National Fund (EIN 13-1659627) ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Rubinstein Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting medical care and technology, Jewish education, Israel-related causes, and trauma recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rubinstein Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is The Rubinstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Rubinstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Rubinstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rubinstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1886273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Rubinstein Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Rubinstein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Rubinstein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rubinstein-family-foundation-morg_897778c97d364003b75a3e1e0fd1dccd
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