Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 04-6041597 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$233K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Public Library Foundation | Washington, DC | Supports and enhances the dc's public libraries | $25,000 |
| Yale College | New Haven, CT | Offers educational opportunities spanning liberal arts, sciences and engineering | $20,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy | Bethesda, MD | Protects and restores rock creek watershed | $10,000 |
| Folger Shakespeare Library (Under Amherst College) | Washington, DC | To research and preserve all things shakespear | $9,500 |
| 100Reporters | Washington, DC | Advances reporting news through supporting investigative journalism | $8,500 |
| Harvard President & Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Supports the teaching, learning and research mission of harvard college | $8,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | Supports local organizations providing environmental and educational programs | $8,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Protects and advances civil rights in america | $7,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Washington, DC | Foster performing arts | $5,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Works in education, advocacy, litigation and restoration of the chesapeak bay | $5,000 |
| Food & Friends | Washington, DC | Provides home meals to serious ill members of the community | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | Washington, DC | Supports expanding democracy and policy | $5,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center | Telluride, CO | Supports the advancement of science through hosting workshops | $5,000 |
| Theatre Jedlavitch Jewish Community Center | Washington, DC | Preserves and expands jewish theatrical traditions | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | To conserve freshwater streams | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | New York, NY | Works with local communities to preserve the worlds diverse cultural heritage | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | Washington, DC | To provide healthy food, affordable clothing, and quality education | $4,500 |
| Chesapeake Legal Alliance | Annapolis, MD | Community & charitable | $4,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithica, NY | Conserve biodiversity through focus on birds and natur | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Supports civil rights | $4,000 |
| Telluride Chamber Music | Telluride, CO | Supports and promotes educational musical performances and programs | $4,000 |
| Wamu (American University) | Washington, DC | Delivers radio programming | $4,000 |
| Mountain Film | Telluride, CO | Community & charitable | $3,500 |
| Bethesda Cares | Bethesda, MD | Provides food housing to homeless | $3,000 |
| Care USA | Merrifield, VA | Delivers emergency resources to families in need | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Improves the health and well being in DC and the nation. | $3,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Washington, DC | Supports elderly and caregivers in the community | $3,000 |
| Maret School | Bethesda, MD | Supports K-12 education program and mission | $3,000 |
| National Building Museum | Washington, DC | Inspires curiousity about the world of design and buildings | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Kensington, MD | Protects, educates and promotes reproductive health | $3,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Provides college scholarships and career support for select high schoolers | $3,000 |
| Share Our Strengthno Kid Hungry | Baltimore, MD | Works to end child hunger | $3,000 |
| Telluride Theatre | Telluride, CO | Offers educational opportunities in the arts for all ages | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Wildlife conservation | $3,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Telluride, CO | Serves to support local recreational outdoor activities | $2,750 |
| Ah Haa School for the Arts | Telluride, CO | Advances the arts in the community | $2,500 |
| Hillwood Museum and Gardens | Washington, DC | Preserves the historic residence and gardens | $2,500 |
| National Partnership for Women and Children | Washington, DC | Works to make life better for women and families | $2,500 |
| Rorschach Theater | Washington, DC | Promotes this local theatre production company | $2,500 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | Serves to maintain and enhance this museum | $2,500 |
| Children's Law Center | Washington, DC | Serves legal services to children and families | $2,000 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | Supports communities with tools for defending democracy | $2,000 |
| Fape (Foundation for Art & Preservation in Embassies) | Washington, DC | Provides works of american art for US embassies | $2,000 |
| Pro Publica | Washington, DC | Exposes abuse of power and public trust through investigative journalism | $2,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | New York, NY | Provides pro bono legal support for journalists | $2,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Provides food and support for the food insecure residents DC | $1,500 |
| Pbs News Hour (Weta) | Arlington, VA | Supports and provides journalism | $1,500 |
| Ylaces (Youth Learning As a Citizen Environmental Scientists) | Washington, DC | Offers scientific grants | $1,500 |
| Brady Center | Chantilly, VA | Advocates for gun violence prevention | $1,000 |
| Cosmos Club Historic Preservation Fund | Washington, DC | Maintains and preserves the historic townsend house | $1,000 |
| Sparky Productions | Telluride, CO | Provides educational and cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | Telluride, CO | To preserve museum and contents | $1,000 |
| Upstream Alliance | Annapolis, MD | Works to educate aquatic conservation leaders and expand partnerships | $1,000 |
| Avalon Theatre Project | Washington, DC | Dedicated to film, film education and historic preservation of the avalon theatre | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,750 | 54 |
| 2024 | $259,250 | 53 |
| 2023 | $250,250 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621539349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6041597
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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