The Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation concentrates its giving on major health care and medical research institutions and a specific Jewish community federation. Grants are large, unrestricted-ish gifts to established hospitals, disease-focused nonprofits, and one regional Jewish federation, suggesting a preference for high-capacity organizations that advance clinical research, patient care, and community services. Awards are repetitive and similarly sized, indicating a steady, targeted portfolio rather than opportunistic one-off funding.
Concentrated, high-dollar gifts repeated to a small set of large, national or regional institutions; multiple equal-sized grants to the same organizations, typically unrestricted or general purpose support.
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc shows a steady pattern of repeating grants to a small set of large institutions, with the same recipients appearing across 2023, 2024, and 2025 at closely clustered amounts. The portfolio centers on medical research and clinical care, especially at major hospitals and disease-focused nonprofits, alongside support for a Jewish community federation. Johns Hopkins - James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, the American Heart Association, and the Alzheimer's Association recur throughout the recent grants list, indicating a preference for established organizations with broad operating capacity. The foundation also backs the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida, tying part of its giving to Jewish community services in South Palm Beach County. Awards are structured as charitable-purpose grants rather than restricted project lines, suggesting flexible support to recipients. The overall picture is of a targeted funder that favors a small number of high-capacity grantees rather than a wide array of one-time awards.
Medical research and clinical care are central themes. In 2025, the foundation gave $51,514 to Johns Hopkins - James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and $50,514 to Massachusetts General Hospital, both to further the charitable purpose of the donee. Cardiovascular and neurological health also appear repeatedly: the American Heart Association received $51,514 in 2025, while the Alzheimer's Association received the same amount that year. Jewish community services are another clear area, shown by $51,514 to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida in 2025. The grant list also includes public health and advocacy organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Anti-defamation League, each supported in multiple years.
Recent grants cluster around a median size of $37,388, with the 25th percentile at $8,972 and the 75th percentile at $62,296. The repeated appearance of the same grantees across 2023, 2024, and 2025 points to an ongoing grantmaking relationship rather than one-off gifts. The foundation appears to use flexible support: the grant descriptions consistently say the money was given “to further the charitable purpose of the donee.” It does not fund individuals and makes no program-related investments, which fits an institutional grantmaking profile.
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$9M
$235K
$708K
Most grants fall between $9K and $62K, with a median of $37K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$37K
75th Percentile
$62K
About 7% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Notable grantees: Johns Hopkins – James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Florida, Massachusetts General Hospital
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the recent grants list, with 45 grants in the United States. Giving is most frequent in Georgia, helped by recurring awards to Kennesaw and Atlanta. Other repeated recipient locations include Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. Washington, DC recipients appear less often, at 7% of grants in the HQ state. The pattern is regional rather than national in scope, with most awards concentrated in a relatively small set of cities.
The recent grants list is concentrated in major medical and research institutions, along with Jewish community support and a few public-interest organizations. Recurring recipients include Johns Hopkins - James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida.
The grants are described as being made “to further the charitable purpose of the donee,” which points to flexible support rather than tightly restricted project funding. The repeated amounts to the same recipients over multiple years also suggest an ongoing, relationship-based pattern.
The foundation’s grant size distribution is fairly tight. The 25th percentile is $8,972, the median is $37,388, and the 75th percentile is $62,296. Recent awards often cluster near the median or the upper end of that range.
In the recent grants data provided, all 45 grants went to U.S. recipients. The recipient-country distribution shows 100.0% of grants in the United States.
Yes. Several organizations appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Johns Hopkins - James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Florida.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $51,514 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $51,514 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JOHNS HOPKINS - JAMES BUCHANAN BRADY UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE | BALTIMORE, MD | $51,514 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA | BOCA RATON, FL | $51,514 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $50,514 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $30,917 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $30,917 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $30,917 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $25,757 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $25,757 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| TRUST BRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $12,857 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $5,160 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,160 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $5,160 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA | BOCA RATON, FL | $62,296 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $62,296 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JOHNS HOPKINS - JAMES BUCHANAN BRADY UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE | BALTIMORE, MD | $62,296 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $62,296 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $61,296 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $37,388 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $37,388 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $37,388 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $31,148 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $31,148 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| TRUST BRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $15,548 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $6,240 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,240 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $6,240 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA | BOCA RATON, FL | $67,687 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $67,687 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| JOHNS HOPKINS - JAMES BUCHANAN BRADY UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE | BALTIMORE, MD | $67,687 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $67,687 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $66,687 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $40,624 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $40,624 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $40,624 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $33,844 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $33,844 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| TRUST BRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $16,894 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $6,780 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,780 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $6,780 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE |
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA
$51,514TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$50,514TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$30,917TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE MAYO CLINIC
$25,757TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$25,757TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
$5,160TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
JOHNS HOPKINS - JAMES BUCHANAN BRADY UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
$62,296TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$61,296TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE MAYO CLINIC
$31,148TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$31,148TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TRUST BRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION
$15,548TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
$6,240TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$66,687TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$40,624TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE MAYO CLINIC
$33,844TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
THE RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$33,844TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE