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Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust is a private trust based in HERNDON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Jeffery J Fairfield. It holds total assets of $49.5M. Annual income is reported at $4M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and California. According to available records, Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust has made 202 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $553K in 2021 to $1.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $750K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 106 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Florida, California, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$750K
Based on 53 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 202 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, FL, CA.
Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $3.6M across 202 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $750K.
Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth And Hal Launders Charitable Trust is headquartered in HERNDON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey J Fairfield | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $264K | $0 | $286K |
| Eugenie W Maine | CO-TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Catherine P Whelan | CO-TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Rebecca F Fehrs | CO-TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Jerome L Lonnes | CO-TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Arthur A Anselene | CO-TRUSTEE, TREASURER | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Whitney Webb | CO-TRUSTEE | $13K | $0 | $13K |
Total Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$41.5M
Fair Market Value
$44.9M
Net Worth
$41.4M
Grants Paid
$866K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2.3M
Total: $12.5M
Total Grants
202
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
106
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Foundation Of Palm BeachTHE GRANT IS RESTRICTED TO UNDERWRITING THE OPERATIONAL COSTS OF THE RED APPLE SUPPLIES PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTES SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND THE BASIC TOOLS OF EDUCATION TO THE SCHOOLS MOST IN NEED. | Boynton Beach, FL | $125K | 2023 |
| Fairfax County Park FoundationVOLUNTARY PROFFERED ZONING CONDITION CONTRIBUTION TO FUND AN ENDOWMENT FOR ARROWBROOK CENTRE PARK, A PUBLIC PARK OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE FAIRFAX COUNTY PARK AUTHORITY, A BODY POLITIC | Fairfax, VA | $118K | 2023 |
| K9s For WarriorsK9S FOR WARRIORS PROVIDES SERVICE DOGS TO MILITARY VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SUFFERING FROM PTSD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND/OR MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. DOGS ARE RESCUED FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS AND TRAINED AS SERVICE DOGS. THE GRANT FOR K9S FOR WARRIORS IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR UNDERWRITING THE CAPITAL COSTS OF DEVELOPING THE NEW DAVIS FAMILY MEGA KENNEL FACILITY TO MEET DEMAND FOR K9S FOR VETERANS. | Ponte Verde, FL | $35K | 2023 |
| Dollywood FoundationTHIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO MAINTAIN AND CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR EXISTING PROGRAM TO REACH EVERY ELIGIBLE CHILD IN THE HERNDON 20170 AND 20171 ZIP CODE AREAS. | Pigeon Forge, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Beautiful DayTHIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT PROVIDING TRAINING FOR REFUGEES TO ASSIST WITH RESETTLEMENT SKILLS. | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech FoundationTHIS GRANT WILL ESTABLISH THE RUTH LAUNDERS ENDOWMENT FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY 4-H. IT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE 4-H LIVESTOCK PROGRAM IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. | Blacksburg, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Contemporary Theater CompanyTHE GRANT WILL BE USED TO HELP PROVIDE THE FUNDING FOR THE SOLAR PANELS PROJECT FOR THE LOCAL RI COMMUNITY THEATRE. | Wakefield, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association IncTHIS GRANT IS FOR BUILDING AND RENOVATIONS OF THE GREENHOUSE TO BECOME THE NEW HORTICULTURE COMPLEX OF THE AT THE BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS, A SANCTUARY RETREAT. | Stamford, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| The Arts HerndonTHIS GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ARTS IN THE GREATER HERNDON AREA, TO ESTABLISH AND SUSTAIN THE OPERATION OF A PERMANENT ARTS CENTER, TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS IN HERNDON. | Herndon, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Treetop Zen Center (Dragon Cliff Zen Center)THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE RETREAT FACILITY. TREETOP ZEN PROVIDES A SPACE FOR MEDDITATION AND THE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM. | Oakland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Elden Street Players IncGRANT WILL BE USED TO FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | Herndon, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Neighbor To NeighborTHE GRANT WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ACCESS. THIS VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN NEED IN THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY. | Greenwich, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Blessed Unrest Theatre IncTHIS GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR CURRENT YEAR OF ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL AND NEW WORKS FOR THE STAGE. | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Link IncLINK WORKS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGH AN ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION IN N. VIRGINIA. | Sterling, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Virginia United Methodist HomesTHIS GRANT WILL HELP FUND THE CEDARFIELD SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR PINNACLE SR LIVING. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES WHILE THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS. | Richmond, VA | $13K | 2023 |
| Boca Helping Hands IncBBH SERVES THE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED POPULATION AND PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. | Boca Raton, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Fearless DallasFUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED ONLY FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSES OF FUNDING FEARLESS DALLAS' FULL-CIRCLE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ASSISTS STRUGGLING WOMEN WITH SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Arlington Thrive IncTHIS GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE PURPOSE TO PROVIDE SAME-DAY EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ARLINGTON AREA RESIDENTS WHO ARE FACING A SHORT-TERM CRISIS. | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Arc Of JacksonvilleTHIS GRANT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE. | Jacksonville, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Health Assistance FoundationFUNDING WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STUDIES OF FIRST-RATE RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON TREATING AND ASSISTING PERSONS WITH MACULAR DEGENERATION. | Clarksburg, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Alpha-Omega Miracle HomeAOMH PROVIDES SHELTER SUPPORT AND HOPE TO SENIOR WOMEN AND TO SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHILE FOCUSING ON GUIDING INDIVIDUALS FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SELF SUFFICIENCY. | St Augustine, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Komera IncTHE GRANT WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENT YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPORT. | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kitchens For GoodTHE GRANT WILL SUPPORT KITCHENS FOR GOOD'S CORE OPERATING EXPENSES USED TO ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY AND WORKFORCE EXCLUSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vpm Media Corporation (Fka Commonwealth Public Broadcasting)THE GREATEST SOURCE OF OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE STATION IS RECEIVED THROUGH MEMBER DONATIONS. THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE THE STATION TO OFFER CHALLENGE GRANTS THAT MATCH GIFTS FROM LISTENERS DURING OUR PLEDGE DRIVES. | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Virginia VoiceTHIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, VISION IMPAIRED, HAVE LOW VISION OR OTHER DISABILITIES. | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Education FoundationTHE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN THE SANTA BARBARA SCHOOL DISTRICT. | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kids R FirstKIDS R FIRST PROVIDES CUSTOM-ORDERED SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WHO ARE AT OR BELOW POVERTY LEVEL. | Reston, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vecinos Unidos Neighbors UnitedTHIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. VECINOS OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP, WHICH ALSO SERVED TO KEEP CHILDREN OFF THE STREETS AND OUT OF GANGS. | Herndon, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Community Tax Law ProjectTHE GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT HIRING A NEW PART-TIME TAX PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON TAX ISSUES TO TAXPAYERS. | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Augustine Society IncPROCEEDS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM SERVICES OF THE PORT IN THE STORM HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO HOMELESS CHILDREN. | St Augustine, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Slow Food UsaTHIS GRANT WILL FUND ALL THE COSTS TO COVER ONE APPRENTICESHIP FOR 30 DAYS ALLOWING THE APPRENTICE TO LEARN, WORK AND SEE HOW GOOD FOOD IS MADE AND THE VALUE OF SMALL FARMS. THE GRANTEE ACTED AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE ANNE SAFELY LEGACY FUND, MANAGER OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |