Private foundation · EIN 95-4303079 · Valley Glen, California

Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin 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: 8 grants paid, $166K total, median $10K. 38% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$166K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The UCLA FundLos Angeles, CAMedical research$71K
City of HopeLos Angeles, CAAssist with medical research$25K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmNew York, NYMedical services$20K
Orbis InternationalNew York, NYMedical services$10K
OceanaWashington, DCEnvironmental conservation$10K
Smile TrainWashington, DCMedical services$10K
American Brain Tumor AssociationChicago, ILMedical services$10K
Balboa Spirit ClubNorthridge, CAProvide educational and enrichment programs for the balboa gifted magnet, focusing on arts, stem, earth science, gardening and physical fit…$10K

By state: California 3 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Valley Glen, California, administered in care of Sol R Rubin, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin 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 Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $166K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sol R Rubin and Neddy Rubin Foundation give?

California (3 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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