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William B & Cele H Rubin

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 116026235  ·  Private foundation

William B & Cele H Rubin is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.7M in annual giving against $34.4M in assets. This page documents the 164 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for William B & Cele H Rubin — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.4M
Total assets
164
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What William B & Cele H Rubin funds

William B & Cele H Rubin's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include families, women girls.

familieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William B & Cele H Rubin, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE
Wellesley Hills, MA$2.7M2020
Harvard Medical School
GENERAL
Boston, MA$1.6M2022
U of C School of Medicine
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$1.6M2022
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
GENERAL
Charlestown, MA$1.3M2023
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL
Boston, MA$1.2M2024
Pine Street Inn
GENERAL
Boston, MA$1.0M2024
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
GENERAL
Charlestown, MA$1.0M2023
Northwestern University
GENERAL
Evanston, IL$977K2024
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
GENERAL
Charlestown, MA$681K2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL
Boston, MA$649K2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL
Boston, MA$624K2022
Brigham and Women's Hospital
GENERAL
Boston, MA$500K2024
University of Chicago
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$305K2024
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
GENERAL
Brookline, MA$300K2024
University of Chicago School of Medicine
GENERAL
Chicago, IL$300K2023

William B & Cele H Rubin giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.7M
2022$4.3M
2023$4.5M
2024$6.0M

How to apply for funding from William B & Cele H Rubin

William B & Cele H Rubin's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about William B & Cele H Rubin

Does William B & Cele H Rubin accept grant applications?
William B & Cele H Rubin's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does William B & Cele H Rubin fund?
William B & Cele H Rubin's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Schedule, Harvard Medical School, U of C School of Medicine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William B & Cele H Rubin give in grants?
William B & Cele H Rubin reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.6M over 164 grants.
Where is William B & Cele H Rubin located?
William B & Cele H Rubin is based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 116026235.
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About this profile. This page is built from William B & Cele H Rubin's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William B & Cele H Rubin. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.