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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 02-0703907

The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Herndon, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 56 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Apr 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,184,970

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $47,726,089
  • Tax year 2023

    $899,000

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $49,506,006
  • Tax year 2022

    $865,602

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $41,472,217
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,350,577

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $43,449,834
  • Tax year 2020

    $553,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $44,870,444
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,132,692

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $46,127,510

Grants paid in 2024

56 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    This grant supports the cafb hunger relief infrastructure addressing food insecurity in the DC area.

    $100,000
  2. Edesia IncProvidence, RI

    Edesia manufactures specialized ready-to-eat foods for malnourished populations. This grant will help produce and provide food to malnourished children.

    $100,000
  3. The Common MarketPhiladelphia, PA

    These funds support TCM in improving food security, farm viability and community health delivering nutritious food to needy populations.

    $100,000
  4. Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund IncBrooklyn, NY

    Aslf funding is for food security and diversity. This grant will be used for general operations which provides paid apprenticeships on farms for young adults throughout the country.

    $70,000
  5. Make ProjectsSan Diego, CA

    Make projects funding is used to empower refugee and immigrant women and youth with job readiness skills to achieve their dreams.

    $65,000
  6. Urban Growers CollectiveChicago, IL

    This grant will support urban growers job training and education programs for teens, adults and beginning farmers with a focus on food access programs and emergency food response.

    $65,000
  7. Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DC

    Funds will be used to install solar solutions in uganda to help thwart sexual assaults against females; in addition to supply electricity to shelter and school facilities. Supports the rape hurts foundation.

    $50,000
  8. Fairfax County Park FoundationFairfax, VA

    The funds are to be used for the summer concert series at arrowbrook centre park. Funds will be used for expenses for advertising, mailings, fees for musicians and other performers, and technical support. The funds are to be used for the summer concert series at arrowbrook centre park and the expenses of the fairfax county 4-h fair and carnival.

    $45,000
  9. The Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    These funds will support multiple myeloma research at the mayo clinic.

    $40,000
  10. Catalyst for Change IncMadison, WI

    Funds are used for general operating support providing services for the homeless in madison.

    $25,000
  11. Madison Area Food Pantry GardensMadison, WI

    This grant provides funds to support general operating expenses of the madison gardens providing fresh produce to local food pantries.

    $25,000
  12. Metropolitan Pga Junior Golf AssociationElmsford, NY

    The purpose of the grant shall be to assist in the underwriting of expenses for entry fees for economically needy, aspiring young golfers, including tournament fees, golf fees, and golf equipment for young golfers.

    $25,000
  13. The River Food Pantry IncMadison, WI

    This grant provides funds to support general operating expenses of the south central busy food pantry.

    $25,000
  14. Dream Public Charter SchoolNew York, NY

    This fund was created to support the dream legend's program which assists the alumni with post high school success services.

    $20,000
  15. Health Access Sumbawa IncNobleboro, ME

    Has improves access to vital health services such as malaria control along with clean water, sanitation, nutrition and the environment; helps the remote island of sumbawa, indonesia.

    $20,000
  16. Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CA

    The 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.

    $20,000
  17. Population Services InternationalWashington, DC

    The grant will be used for general operations for the experiential philanthropy team at population services international; the team delivers the maverick college program.

    $20,000
  18. Pride Live IncLong Is City, NY

    These funds will support the stonewall national monument visitor center.

    $20,000
  19. University of Rhode Island FoundationKingston, RI

    Funds support the uri metcalf institute focusing on land conservation and the environment. Funds support the uri feinstein center for a hunger free america.

    $20,000
  20. Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VA

    This grant will be used to for general operating expenses to strengthen the mission to save lives and support recovery from addiction.

    $17,500
  21. CornerstonesReston, VA

    This supports the operations of cornerstones which helps families and individuals obtain and maintain housing stability and tackles the problem of homelessness. This grant is designated for assisting children in attending camp on the go summer camps through cornerstones.

    $17,500
  22. Dulles Area Transportation AssociationReston, VA

    This restricted grant will underwrite the expenses of the data program to educate low-income and minority populations on how to access and use public transportation in northern virginia.

    $15,000
  23. Elden Street Players IncHerndon, VA

    Grant will be used to for general operations in furtherance of the charitable mission of serving the community with theatrical performances and educational programs.

    $15,000
  24. Vecinos Unidos Neighbors UnitedHerndon, VA

    This grant will be used to support the general operations of the organization. Vecinos offers after-school homework help, which serves to keep children off the streets and out of gangs.

    $15,000
  25. Alpha-Omega Miracle Home IncSt Augustine, FL

    Aomh 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.

    $10,000
  26. Aya Art CompanySan Diego, CA

    The funds will support the art for all program which provides art programs for at-risk youth.

    $10,000
  27. Bit of Faith RanchPonte Vedra, FL

    Funds granted will support the costs of purchasing a horse used for the therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs for people with autism and related disabilities.

    $10,000
  28. Blessed Unrest Theatre IncNew York, NY

    This 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.

    $10,000
  29. Committee for Dulles Community OutreachDulles, VA

    This grant helps the dulles community and will be used to provide education scholarships to employees of dulles or their dependents, and to support on-airport charities or ministries at dulles airport, dulles, virginia.

    $10,000
  30. Dollywood FoundationSevierville, TN

    This 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.

    $10,000
  31. Friends of Frying Pan ParkHerndon, VA

    The grant will support the preservation of the frying pan farm reflecting agricultural process and rural community life for the educational, cultural and recreational enrichment of visitors.

    $10,000
  32. Friends of Ponte Vedra LibraryPonte Vedra, FL

    The grant funds will be used to support the renovation of the children's library.

    $10,000
  33. Greenwich Town Party IncOld Greenwich, CT

    The grant will help fund the annual greenwich town party celebration for the people of greenwich to experience the strength of community through this event.

    $10,000
  34. I Am MentalityBaltimore, MD

    Provides general operating support for youth male empowerment projects that develop leadership capacity.

    $10,000
  35. K9S for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FL

    K9S for warriors provides service dogs to military veterans and active duty suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military trauma.

    $10,000
  36. Komera IncMilton, MA

    The grant will be used to develop self-confident young women through education, community development and sport.

    $10,000
  37. Link IncorporatedSterling, VA

    Link works to provide emergency food to families in need through an all volunteer organization in n. Virginia.

    $10,000
  38. Loudoun Hunger Relief IncLeesburg, VA

    This grant will be used to support loudoun hunger relief's mission of helping neighbors in need of nutritious food, education and community partnership.

    $10,000
  39. Lutheran Social Services of Ne FloridaJacksonville, FL

    The grant provides hunger relief and other assistance for those in need in ne florida providing assistance with meals, AIDS support, financial assistance and refugee services.

    $10,000
  40. Pie in the SkySt Augustine, FL

    Grant for senior produce program which assists with food insecurity by providing support to seniors with fresh produce and food.

    $10,000
  41. Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    The grant will support the foundation's efforts to support the needs of students in the santa barbara school district.

    $10,000
  42. Sisters of MaryLanham, MD

    The sisters of mary world villages for children is dedicated to ending child poverty through education and care.

    $10,000
  43. Sobrania IncFairmont, WV

    Provides hot meals every day of the year along with basic living necessities to allow benefactors to experience their human dignity.

    $10,000
  44. Treetop Zen CenterOakland, ME

    The grant will support general operations along with maintenance and repairs of the retreat facility. Treetop zen provides a space for meditation and the teachings of buddhism.

    $7,500
  45. Baltimore Safe Haven CorpBaltimore, MD

    Funding supports safe and supportive services for individuals in baltimore facing life challenges.

    $5,000
  46. Clifton Park Christian AcademySilver Spring, MD

    The clifton park baptist church christian academy supports higher ground, the 2025 steam leadership and service initiative for teenagers.

    $5,000
  47. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationNatick, MA

    The mission of the foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide people with the disease with care and the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.

    $5,000
  48. Kingston Chamber Musical FestivalKingston, RI

    The grant will support the KCMF whose mission is to bring outstanding chamber music to the local ri community; this grant will assist in outreach to a younger classical music audience in the community.

    $5,000
  49. Memphis Artists for ChangeMemphis, TN

    Funds are used for the sunday dinners in the park program focused on social and economic development in underserved communities.

    $5,000
  50. Musica DolceNew York, NY

    The grant supports arts and culture with enhancement of public concerts and outreach.

    $5,000
  51. Rhode Island Public RadioProvidence, RI

    This grant will used to fund a portion of the daily operations for ripr which provides quality radio broadcasting and journalism to the local ri community.

    $5,000
  52. South Kingstown Land TrustS Kingstown, RI

    SKLT preserves and protects the natural features and cultural landscapes of s.kingston, ri.

    $5,000
  53. Art Creation Foundation for ChildrenJacksonville, FL

    Funds will be used for food, school tuition, and training programs for children in jacmel, haiti.

    $4,750
  54. Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KY

    This grant helps address child hunger with the weekend feeding program for children with foods provided in backpacks to take home.

    $4,000
  55. Womens Refugee CareProvidence, RI

    WRC provides services and assistance to new refugees from the congo providing programs and education in rhode island.

    $3,000
  56. Washington Airports Task ForceDulles, VA

    This donation is for the watf annual meeting supporting the mission advocating for expanding aviation services in virginia.

    $720

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture4 grants $260,00034% of the total
  2. Community development3 grants $70,0009% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $66,5009% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment1 grant $65,0009% of the total
  5. Environment2 grants $55,0007% of the total
  6. Education4 grants $50,0007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes13 grants $187,25025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia3 grants $170,000
  2. Virginia11 grants $165,720
  3. New York6 grants $150,000
  4. Rhode Island6 grants $138,000
  5. California4 grants $105,000
  6. Pennsylvania1 grant $100,000
  7. Wisconsin3 grants $75,000
  8. Illinois1 grant $65,000
  9. Florida7 grants $64,750
  10. Minnesota1 grant $40,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Arthur A AnseleneCO-TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIRMAN Hours 2.5Pay $23,750
  • Catherine P WhelanCO-TRUSTEE, TREASURER Hours 2.5Pay $31,250
  • Eugenie W MaineCO-TRUSTEE, SEC. (THROUGH 10/31/24) Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Rebecca F FehrsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Whitney WebbCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $15,000
  • Valerie E MaineCO-TRUSTEE, THEN SEC. (CHANGE 11/1/24) Hours 2Pay $17,981
  • Terrill J NorthCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $7,500
  • Caitlin E OrthEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $225,000
  • Jeffrey J FairfieldCO-E.D. THEN R.E. MGR. (CHANGE 8/1/24) Hours 30Pay $136,128

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