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Private foundation · Santa Barbara, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Barbara N Rubin Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $1,000
Typical grant
$1,000 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Maury County · plus 43 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$120,760

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$121K$1,0001
2023$93K$1,0001
2022$260K$1,0001

How to apply

Contact
Ann padden-rubin · santa barbara · 6177924412
What to send
Written.
Limits
Welfare of women & children

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Ann E Padden-RubinPresident
  • Michael Padden-RubinCfo/vice president
  • John RubinSecretary

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Help provide clean water around the world

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Barbara N Rubin Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Living Waters for the WorldSpring Hill, Maury CountyHelp provide clean water around the world$1,000

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