Private foundation · EIN 20-5935203 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundationinc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 45 grants paid, $311K total, median $7,500. 20% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
45
$311K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Children's RoomArlington, MAHope and healing to children$15K
Andre House of HospitalityPhoenix, AZHomeless programs$10K
Archbishop Stepinac High SchoolWhite Plains, NYScholarship programs$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZChildren's programs$10K
CASA Franciscana OutreachScottsdale, AZPoor children's programs$10K
Franciscan Renewal CenterScottsdale, AZChurch programs$10K
HumanasNew York, NYPoor children's scholarships$10K
Los Encinos SchoolEncino, CANonsectarian elementary school$10K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCancer research$10K
Oakwood SchoolNorth Hollywood, CASchool program$10K
Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation ServicesScottsdale, AZHandicap training programs$10K
Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZDomestic abuse programs$10K
St Joseph the WorkerPhoenix, AZHomeless jobs programs$10K
St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZFood assistance programs$10K
5 WavesPort Washington, NYSst programs$7,500
Alexander Dawson SchoolLas Vegas, NVSchool programs$7,500
Andson IncLas Vegas, NVChildren's programs$7,500
Boston Athletic AssociationBoston, MAClimate program$7,500
Care DimensionsDanvers, MAHospice program$7,500
Esperanza AcademyLawrence, MAGeneral fund$7,500
Feminist Center for Creative WorkLos Angeles, CASelenite records project$7,500
Gilcrease Orchard FoundationLas Vegas, NVPreserve the gilcrease orchard$7,500
Judith CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral funds$7,500
Pathfinder RanchMountain Center, CAChildrens' programs$7,500
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAMeal programs$7,500
Wildflower IncLexington, MACamp for bereaved children$7,500
Youth of the Nation FoundationChula Vista, CAGeneral funds$7,500
Achilles InternationalNew York, NYAthlete disabilities$5,000
Blindconnect IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral funds$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of BostonBoston, MAChildrens program$5,000
Brophy College PreparatoryPhoenix, AZSchool program$5,000
Del Vaz ProjectSanta Monica, CAGeneral funds$5,000
Delivering Dreams of ArizonaPhoenix, AZKids program$5,000
Gigi's PlayhouseHenderson, NVDown syndrome programs$5,000
Mindful Youth FoundationScottsdale, AZMental health program$5,000
Mission of MercyPhoenix, AZHealth programs$5,000
St Brigid ParishLexington, MAChurch program$5,000
Visionary WomenBeverly Hills, CAGeneral funds$5,000
Southern Nevada Center for Independent LivingLas Vegas, NVBlind program$2,500
The Archdiocese of BostonBraintree, MAGeneral funds$2,500
West Fork Volunteer Fire DptDolores, COFire protection service$2,500
Fair Opportunity PorjectMadison, WIGeneral funds$2,000
Spark ShopChicago, ILGeneral funds$2,000
Comfort Zone CampRichmond, VAGeneral funds$1,000
Joyful Heart FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral funds$1,000

By state: Arizona 12 · California 9 · Massachusetts 8 · New York 6 · Nevada 6 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundationinc is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Maureen M Rubeli, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundationinc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundationinc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $311K across 45 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundationinc give?

Arizona (12 grants), California (9 grants), Massachusetts (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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