Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc
The Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including health, cultural, and Jewish organizations.
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc gave $430K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $430,172
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,678
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,917
- Total assets
- $9,003,879
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (22% 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 Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc
- 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: 2510 6Th Avenue Unit 3804, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (646) 789-9980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($52K). Together the top 10 received $362K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($51,514), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 73 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grants to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (22%), Georgia (14%), Illinois (12%), Texas (12%), and Maryland (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2024) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $51,514 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $51,514 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida Boca Raton, FL | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $51,514 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $51,514 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $50,514 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $30,917 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $30,917 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $30,917 |
| The Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $25,757 |
| The Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | To Further the Charitable Purpose of the Donee | $25,757 |
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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 | $9,003,879 | $235,212 | $708,002 | $430,172 | 15 | $430,172 | — | $443,582 |
| 2023 | $8,794,698 | $379,266 | $1,777,707 | $520,208 | 15 | $520,208 | — | $431,875 |
| 2022 | $9,310,998 | $493,382 | $778,555 | $565,229 | 15 | $565,229 | $280,056 | $519,921 |
| 2021 | $11,303,839 | $4,798,806 | $2,129,691 | $1,066,233 | 28 | $1,066,233 | $3,900,168 | $554,488 |
| 2020 | $11,831,045 | $-867,278 | $236,505 | — | — | — | $180,259 | $517,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $444K 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 organizations working in health and medical research, arts and culture, and Jewish community and anti-hate efforts. The American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives; the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Norton Museum of Art says it offers visitors encounters with art through its programs and collections, while the Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. The Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $430,172. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $51,514, with a median of $30,917. Larger grants included $51,514 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Heart Association, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida, and an individual recipient James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute; $50,514 to Massachusetts General Hospital; and $30,917 each to the American Cancer Society, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Arthritis Foundation. The filing states that the grants were made to further each recipient’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Rubin and Darrell Horn as directors.
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell Horn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lucille Rubin (2020) — Director
- Former: Walter H. Rubin Prior To Death (2020) — Director
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 Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc
How much does Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc give each year?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc gave $430K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $520K across 15 grants.
What is Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,917, and its average grant was $28,678, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc give grants?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($51,514), American Heart Association ($51,514) and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida ($51,514), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($51,514), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $430K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in health and medical research, arts and culture, and Jewish community and anti-hate efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0369836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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