Westminster Barrington Foundation
Westminster Barrington Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including universities, health-care and social-service organizations, cultural institutions, and other nonprofits.
Westminster Barrington Foundation at a glance
In short: Westminster Barrington Foundation gave $168K across 113 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,450
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 113
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,491
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,552,620
- +305.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (16 of 111, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 Westminster Barrington Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westminster Barrington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami ($14K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
451 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 451 grants of 451 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (42%), New York (27%), and Massachusetts (20%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%) and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Westminster Barrington Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 111 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 (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 $158K (2021) to $201K (2023). In 2024 it made 113 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Div. General Medicine Annual Fund; JP Wilmot Cancer Center Annual Fund; Dermatology Unrestricted Gift Fund; URNI Gift Fund-Neurology; Meals on Wheels-UR Medicine Home Care; SMD Annual Fund-School of Medicine & Dentistry; Ureles Research and Education Fund; Psychiatry Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Miami, FL | Sponsor of Alper JCC Maccabi | $5,000 |
| Temple Judea Coral Gables, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Depaul Community Services Inc Rochester, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc Coral Gables, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc Brookline, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Miami Childrens Health System Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $12,552,620 | $9,665,122 | $209,347 | $168,450 | 113 | $183,031 | $263,892 | $236,801 |
| 2023 | $3,095,460 | $269,875 | $235,278 | $200,650 | 121 | $213,825 | $148,566 | $187,121 |
| 2022 | $3,060,863 | $114,467 | $222,541 | $187,400 | 94 | $200,729 | $94,456 | $210,460 |
| 2021 | $3,168,937 | $105,531 | $212,510 | $158,400 | 66 | $177,716 | $209,241 | $207,891 |
| 2020 | $3,275,916 | $455,978 | $200,590 | $181,900 | 57 | — | $146,348 | $169,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westminster Barrington Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K 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 giving included support for higher education and medical research, health care, residential services, science education, and community organizations. For example, the University of Rochester describes its work as including higher education, research, and charitable patient care; DePaul Community Services says it provides residential and rehabilitation services to people with mental illnesses; and the Museum of Science says its mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 113 grants totaling $168,450. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to the University of Miami and the University of Rochester. Other examples include $5,000 to Dave and Mary Alper Jewish and Temple Judea, and $3,000 to DePaul Community Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Rubens and Merton Rubens as directors and vice presidents. Jeffrey D. Rubens is listed as a director, president, treasurer, and secretary.
Westminster Barrington Foundation is led by Jeffrey D Rubens, Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey D Rubens
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary
Director, President & Treasurer → Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia L. Rubens
Director & Vice President
Director & V-Pres → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merton Rubens
Director & Vice President
Director, Advisor & Secretary → Director, Vice President & Sec*, 2021
Director, Vice President & Sec* → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Westminster Barrington Foundation
How much does Westminster Barrington Foundation give each year?
Westminster Barrington Foundation gave $168K across 113 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 121 grants.
What is Westminster Barrington Foundation's typical grant size?
Westminster Barrington Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,491, across 113 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Westminster Barrington Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Westminster Barrington Foundation give grants?
Westminster Barrington Foundation's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (21 grants), Rochester, NY (19 grants), Boston, MA (14 grants) and New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Westminster Barrington Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Westminster Barrington Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (108 of 113) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Westminster Barrington Foundation's largest grantees?
Westminster Barrington Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Miami ($13,500 across 3 grants), University of Rochester ($10,000) and Dave and Mary Alper Jewish ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westminster Barrington Foundation?
Westminster Barrington Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (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 Westminster Barrington Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included support for higher education and medical research, health care, residential services, science education, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westminster Barrington Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westminster Barrington Foundation's EIN?
Westminster Barrington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3956194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Westminster Barrington 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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Grantable. (2026). Westminster Barrington Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westminster-barrington-foundation-morg_fc10096b24234ca29fd5288246e8f474
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