Background
The fund’s money came from cosmetics pioneer Helena Rubinstein, who once commented that "Some women won’t buy anything unless they can pay a lot." She parlayed this sentiment into a world-wide beauty empire, whose products are now sold by L'Oreal.
Finances for tax year ending 5/31/2003 |
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| Total Assets | $30,599,179.00 | |
| Grants Awarded | $0.00 | |
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Officers and Other Supporters | |
| Name | Position |
| Robin F. Grossman | Director |
| Gertrude G. Michelson | Chairman |
| Diane Moss | President |
| Robert Moss | Vice President |
| Louis E. Slesin | Secretary, Treasurer |
| Suzanne Slesin | Director |
| Deborah A. Zoullas | Director |
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Selected Grants |
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| Center for Science in the Public Interest | |
| Grant | $25,000.00 in 2002 |
| Source | The Foundation Center |
| Details | For public education and research on health effects of antibiotic resistance |
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| Center for Science in the Public Interest | |
| Grant | $20,000.00 in 1998 |
| Source | The Foundation Center |
| Details | For public education on health effects of olestra fat substitute |
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| Center for Science in the Public Interest | |
| Grant | $20,000.00 in 1999 |
| Source | Foundation Annual Report |
| Details | For research projects on antibiotic resistance and olestra |
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Top Grants Made |
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| Funding To Activist Groups | Total Donated | Time Frame |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | $140,000.00 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $45,000.00 | 1995 – 1998 |
Foundations listed on ActivistCash.com may provide funding to a wider variety of nonprofit groups than those profiled here. This website focuses on activist groups that concentrate on food- and beverage-related issues.
