Private foundation · EIN 33-2370226 · Springboro, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rubiera Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $305K total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$305K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Healing Soils FoundationChicago, ILRegenerate farms ohio grant$100K
Hannah's Treasure ChestMiamisburg, OHHtc diaper bank$35K
Rural ActionThe Plains, OHFrom seeds to streambanks grant$35K
Emanuel Food PantryDurham, NCFood bank$25K
Mission of Mary CooperativeDayton, OHSeason farmer position$25K
Ohio River FoundationCincinnati, OH1,000 acres pollinator project$20K
NecicMansfield, OHFarming$15K
Solidarity Urban FarmsLorain, OHGrant application$10K
The Tandana FoundationSpring Valley, OHEducation$10K
El Puente Educational CenterDayton, OHHealth initiative programs for hispanic families$7,500
DaybreakDayton, OHDaybreak life skills$5,000
Wave PoolCincinnati, OHDriving lessons$5,000
We Care ArtsKettering, OHArtworks$5,000
ClovernookCincinnati, OHArts & accessibility$2,500
Crayons to ClassroomsDayton, OHTeacher resource center program expansion$2,500
RaptorMilford, OHSoar (science, observation and raptors)$2,500

By state: Ohio 14 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Rubiera Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springboro, Ohio, administered in care of Michael Rubiera, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Rubiera Family Foundation 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 Rubiera Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $305K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rubiera Family Foundation give?

Ohio (14 grants), Illinois (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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