Private foundation · EIN 02-0703907 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

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From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 56 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
56
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCThis grant supports the cafb hunger relief infrastructure addressing food insecurity in the dc area.$100K
Edesia IncProvidence, RIEdesia manufactures specialized ready-to-eat foods for malnourished populations. this grant will help produce and provide food to malnouris…$100K
The Common MarketPhiladelphia, PAThese funds support tcm in improving food security, farm viability and community health delivering nutritious food to needy populations.$100K
Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund IncBrooklyn, NYAslf funding is for food security and diversity. this grant will be used for general operations which provides paid apprenticeships on farm…$70K
Make ProjectsSan Diego, CAMake projects funding is used to empower refugee and immigrant women and youth with job readiness skills to achieve their dreams.$65K
Urban Growers CollectiveChicago, ILThis grant will support urban growers job training and education programs for teens, adults and beginning farmers with a focus on food acce…$65K
Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DCFunds will be used to install solar solutions in uganda to help thwart sexual assaults against females; in addition to supply electricity t…$50K
Fairfax County Park FoundationFairfax, VAThe funds are to be used for the summer concert series at arrowbrook centre park. funds will be used for expenses for advertising, mailings…$45K
The Mayo ClinicRochester, MNThese funds will support multiple myeloma research at the mayo clinic.$40K
Catalyst for Change IncMadison, WIFunds are used for general operating support providing services for the homeless in madison.$25K
Madison Area Food Pantry GardensMadison, WIThis grant provides funds to support general operating expenses of the madison gardens providing fresh produce to local food pantries.$25K
Metropolitan Pga Junior Golf AssociationElmsford, NYThe purpose of the grant shall be to assist in the underwriting of expenses for entry fees for economically needy, aspiring young golfers,…$25K
The River Food Pantry IncMadison, WIThis grant provides funds to support general operating expenses of the south central busy food pantry.$25K
Dream Public Charter SchoolNew York, NYThis fund was created to support the dream legend's program which assists the alumni with post high school success services.$20K
Health Access Sumbawa IncNobleboro, MEHas improves access to vital health services such as malaria control along with clean water, sanitation, nutrition and the environment; hel…$20K
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CAThe grant will support kitchens for good's core operating expenses used to address root causes of food insecurity and workforce exclusion t…$20K
Population Services InternationalWashington, DCThe grant will be used for general operations for the experiential philanthropy team at population services international; the team deliver…$20K
Pride Live IncLong Island City, NYThese funds will support the stonewall national monument visitor center.$20K
University of Rhode Island FoundationKingston, RIFunds support the uri metcalf institute focusing on land conservation and the environment. funds support the uri feinstein center for a hun…$20K
Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VAThis grant will be used to for general operating expenses to strengthen the mission to save lives and support recovery from addiction.$18K
CornerstonesReston, VAThis supports the operations of cornerstones which helps families and individuals obtain and maintain housing stability and tackles the pro…$18K
Dulles Area Transportation AssociationReston, VAThis restricted grant will underwrite the expenses of the data program to educate low-income and minority populations on how to access and…$15K
Elden Street Players IncHerndon, VAGrant will be used to for general operations in furtherance of the charitable mission of serving the community with theatrical performances…$15K
Vecinos Unidos Neighbors UnitedHerndon, VAThis grant will be used to support the general operations of the organization. vecinos offers after-school homework help, which serves to k…$15K
Alpha-Omega Miracle Home IncSt Augustine, FLAomh provides shelter support and hope to senior women and to single mothers and their children while focusing on guiding individuals from…$10K
Aya Art CompanySan Diego, CAThe funds will support the art for all program which provides art programs for at-risk youth.$10K
Bit of Faith RanchPonte Vedra, FLFunds granted will support the costs of purchasing a horse used for the therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs for people with aut…$10K
Blessed Unrest Theatre IncNew York, NYThis grant will be used for general operating support for our current year of artistic programming, which includes traditional, original an…$10K
Committee for Dulles Community OutreachDulles, VAThis grant helps the dulles community and will be used to provide education scholarships to employees of dulles or their dependents, and to…$10K
Dollywood FoundationPigeon Forge, TNThis grant will be used to maintain and continue to expand our existing program to reach every eligible child in the herndon 20170 and 2017…$10K
Friends of Frying Pan ParkHerndon, VAThe grant will support the preservation of the frying pan farm reflecting agricultural process and rural community life for the educational…$10K
Friends of Ponte Vedra LibraryPonte Vedra, FLThe grant funds will be used to support the renovation of the children's library.$10K
Greenwich Town Party IncOld Greenwich, CTThe grant will help fund the annual greenwich town party celebration for the people of greenwich to experience the strength of community th…$10K
I Am MentalityBaltimore, MDProvides general operating support for youth male empowerment projects that develop leadership capacity.$10K
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLK9s for warriors provides service dogs to military veterans and active duty suffering from ptsd, traumatic brain injury, or military trauma.$10K
Komera IncJamaica Plain, MAThe grant will be used to develop self-confident young women through education, community development and sport.$10K
Link IncorporatedSterling, VALink works to provide emergency food to families in need through an all volunteer organization in n. virginia.$10K
Loudoun Hunger Relief IncLeesburg, VAThis grant will be used to support loudoun hunger relief's mission of helping neighbors in need of nutritious food, education and community…$10K
Lutheran Social Services of Ne FloridaJacksonville, FLThe grant provides hunger relief and other assistance for those in need in ne florida providing assistance with meals, aids support, financ…$10K
Pie in the SkySt Augustine, FLGrant for senior produce program which assists with food insecurity by providing support to seniors with fresh produce and food.$10K
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CAThe grant will support the foundation's efforts to support the needs of students in the santa barbara school district.$10K
Sisters of MaryLanham, MDThe sisters of mary world villages for children is dedicated to ending child poverty through education and care.$10K
Sobrania IncFairmont, WVProvides hot meals every day of the year along with basic living necessities to allow benefactors to experience their human dignity.$10K
Treetop Zen CenterOakland, METhe grant will support general operations along with maintenance and repairs of the retreat facility. treetop zen provides a space for medi…$7,500
Baltimore Safe Haven CorpBaltimore, MDFunding supports safe and supportive services for individuals in baltimore facing life challenges.$5,000
Clifton Park Christian AcademySilver Spring, MDThe clifton park baptist church christian academy supports higher ground, the 2025 steam leadership and service initiative for teenagers.$5,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationNatick, MAThe mission of the foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide people with the disease with care and the opportunity to lead full,…$5,000
Kingston Chamber Musical FestivalKingston, RIThe grant will support the kcmf whose mission is to bring outstanding chamber music to the local ri community; this grant will assist in ou…$5,000
Memphis Artists for ChangeMemphis, TNFunds are used for the sunday dinners in the park program focused on social and economic development in underserved communities.$5,000
Musica DolceNew York, NYThe grant supports arts and culture with enhancement of public concerts and outreach.$5,000
Rhode Island Public RadioProvidence, RIThis grant will used to fund a portion of the daily operations for ripr which provides quality radio broadcasting and journalism to the loc…$5,000
South Kingstown Land TrustWakefield, RISklt preserves and protects the natural features and cultural landscapes of s.kingston, ri.$5,000
Art Creation Foundation for ChildrenJacksonville, FLFunds will be used for food, school tuition, and training programs for children in jacmel, haiti.$4,750
Blessings in a BackpackLouisville, KYThis grant helps address child hunger with the weekend feeding program for children with foods provided in backpacks to take home.$4,000
Womens Refugee CareProvidence, RIWrc provides services and assistance to new refugees from the congo providing programs and education in rhode island.$3,000
Washington Airports Task ForceSterling, VAThis donation is for the watf annual meeting supporting the mission advocating for expanding aviation services in virginia.$720

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 11 · New York 6 · Rhode Island 6 · California 4 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of Jeffery J Fairfield, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 56 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Virginia (11 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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