Lawrence J and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6087371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$27.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DOEUN KOL GMA FOUNDATIONS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 LIBERTY SQUARE SUITE 500, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6173913074 |
| DKOL@GMAFOUNDATIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | GUIDELINES AND AN APPLICATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED AFTER AN INITIAL INQUIRY. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO FIRM DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATIONS ARE GENERALLY THE GREATER BOSTON AREA AND A SMALL CONSIDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital - Eating Disorders | Boston, MA | Endowed professorship challenge | $175,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Supportive oncology teams initiative | $120,000 |
| Bidmcchelsea Clinic | Charlestown, MA | Optometry equipment for chelsea site | $42,500 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Medically tailored meals | $40,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Waltham, MA | Family table: continued funding | $40,000 |
| 2 Life Communities (Former Jche) | Boston, MA | Specialized senior fall prevention | $35,000 |
| Agassiz Village | Framingham, MA | Summer camperships | $35,000 |
| Nurtury Inc | Roxbury, MA | Family child care programming - general support | $35,000 |
| Project Bread - Walk for Hunger | Boston, MA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Disabilities trip support | $30,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | Autism resources specialists salaries | $30,000 |
| Cambridge Camping Assn | Cambridge, MA | Steam school vacation programs | $30,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | Boston, MA | Jumpstart: boston schools | $30,000 |
| Literations | Boston, MA | Boston sustained tutoring program | $30,000 |
| Literations Corp (Formerly Generations Inc) | Boston, MA | Boston sustained tutoring program | $30,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Zumix Inc | East Boston, MA | Youth programs | $30,000 |
| Science From Scientists | Woburn, MA | New K-5 spin-off and grade 2 STEM curriculum | $27,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Boston, MA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake | Casco, ME | Family camperships | $25,000 |
| Ellis Early Learning | Boston, MA | General operating support - early childcare and early learning | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Food distributions for seniors / mobile meals | $25,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Boston | Waltham, MA | Children's community program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | Newton, MA | Camperships for camp grossman's inclusion program | $25,000 |
| Rar-Ma Inc | Boston, MA | Reading programs metro boston | $25,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | Newton, MA | Food recovery - general operating | $25,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | Watertown, MA | Support services for autistic individuals and their families | $20,000 |
| Newton Community Development Fdn | Newton, MA | Wellness programs | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Mass | Boston, MA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Fy2025 education program | $20,000 |
| Raw Art Works (Raw) | Lynn, MA | Elementary and middle school youth development programming | $20,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Boston, MA | Greater boston rx for success | $20,000 |
| University of Washingtonharing Center | Seattle, WA | Community care programs/project echo | $20,000 |
| Hillel at Tufts | Medford, MA | Community dinner program - to reimburse draw from reserve fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,214,500 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,047,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,120,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6087371
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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