Private foundation · EIN 36-7686621 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruben Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $163K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$163K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Foundation for AIDS ResearchNew York, NYGeneral operating$16K
Smile Train IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$16K
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral operating$16K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenGalveston, TXGeneral operating$16K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$16K
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXGeneral operating$16K
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TXGeneral operating$16K
Special Olympics Texas IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral operating$16K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$16K
American Society for the PreventionNew York, NYGeneral operating$16K

By state: Texas 4 · New York 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Ruben Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Christopher M Davidson, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Ruben Charitable Trust 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 Ruben Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $163K across 10 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Ruben Charitable Trust give?

Texas (4 grants), New York (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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