Private foundation · EIN 06-1556098 · New York City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Rubin-Ladd Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $350K total, median $5,000. 72% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$350K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida International University Foundation IncMiami, FLGeneral purpose$60K
Manhattan School of MusicNew York, NYGeneral purpose$60K
Classical Theatre of Harlem IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$55K
Jupiter Symphony Chamber OrchestraNew York, NYGeneral purpose$35K
New York PhilharmonicNew York, NYGeneral purpose$25K
JuilliardNew York, NYGeneral purpose$15K
Wnet-ThirteenNew York, NYGeneral purpose$15K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Fund Texas ChoiceAustin, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Kaufman Music CenterNew York, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$7,500
Central Park Conservancy IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$6,000
Irish Repertory Theatre IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$6,000
New York Public RadioNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,508
AmericaresStamford, CTGeneral purpose$5,000
Food Bank for New York CityNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
New York Public LibraryNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Pegasus the OrchestraRochelle Park, NJGeneral purpose$5,000
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Hias IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral purpose$1,000
Leavenworth Summer TheaterLeavenworth, WAGeneral purpose$1,000
New York City Ballet IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$1,000
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral purpose$600
The Morgan Library & MuseumNew York, NYGeneral purpose$550
New York Historical SocietyNew York, NYGeneral purpose$500
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral purpose$250
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral purpose$180
The Frick CollectionNew York, NYGeneral purpose$75
New York Classical Theatre IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$20

By state: New York 21 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1 · Connecticut 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

The Rubin-Ladd Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York City, New York, administered in care of Robert Walzer, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Rubin-Ladd Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Rubin-Ladd Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $350K across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Rubin-Ladd Foundation give?

New York (21 grants), Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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