Funders › VA › The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust › 2023
Grants paid by The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust, tax year 2023
EIN 02-0703907 · Herndon, VA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
In tax year 2023, The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust (EIN 02-0703907) reported 56 grants paid totaling $865,602. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2023
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Education Foundation of Palm Beach Boynton Beach, FL | U | $125,000 | paid | THE 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Fairfax County Park Foundation Fairfax, VA | B | $117,602 | paid | VOLUNTARY 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 | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Fairfax County Park Foundation Fairfax, VA | C | $40,000 | paid | THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT ARROWBROOK CENTRE PARK FOR EXPENSES FOR ADVERTISING, MAILINGS, FEES FOR MUSICIANS AND OTHER PERFORMERS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE FAIRFAX COUNTY 4-H FAIR AND CARNIVAL. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | K9s for Warriors Ponte Verde, FL | B | $35,000 | paid | K9S 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Beautiful Day Providence, RI | B | $20,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT PROVIDING TRAINING FOR REFUGEES TO ASSIST WITH RESETTLEMENT SKILLS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | The Contemporary Theater Company Wakefield, RI | B | $20,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL BE USED TO HELP PROVIDE THE FUNDING FOR THE SOLAR PANELS PROJECT FOR THE LOCAL RI COMMUNITY THEATRE. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Dollywood Foundation Pigeon Forge, TN | C | $20,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Virginia Tech Foundation Blacksburg, VA | C | $20,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Elden Street Players Inc Herndon, VA | C | $15,000 | paid | GRANT WILL BE USED TO FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | The Arts Herndon Herndon, VA | C | $15,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Treetop Zen Center (dragon Cliff Zen Center) Oakland, ME | U | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ACCESS. THIS VOLUNTEER NONPROFIT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN NEED IN THE GREENWICH COMMUNITY. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc Stamford, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Blessed Unrest Theatre Inc New York, NY | C | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Link Inc Sterling, VA | C | $15,000 | paid | LINK WORKS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGH AN ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION IN N. VIRGINIA. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Virginia United Methodist Homes Richmond, VA | C | $12,500 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Better Housing Coalition Richmond, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF PROVIDING SERVICE-ENRICHED, AFFORDABLE HOMES TO THE WORKING POOR AND LOW-INCOME SENIORS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Slow Food USA Brooklyn, NY | U | $10,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Arc of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | D | $10,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Herndon High School Band Pa Herndon, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC PROGRAM AND ASSIST IN PURCHASING NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE HERNDON HIGH SCHOOL BAND. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Chris Atwood Foundation Reston, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO STRENGTHEN THE MISSION TO SAVE LIVES AND SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | St Augustine Society Inc St Augustine, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | PROCEEDS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Loudoun Hunger Relief Inc Leesburg, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF'S MISSION OF HELPING NEIGHBORS IN NEED OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Open Trail Inc Boerne, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL ASSIST IN PROVIDING EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES IN SAN ANTONIO TX. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Greenwich Town Party Inc Old Greenwich, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Komera Inc Jamaica Plain, MA | C | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENT YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPORT. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Kitchens for Good San Diego, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | American Health Assistance Foundation Clarksburg, MD | U | $10,000 | paid | FUNDING WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STUDIES OF FIRST-RATE RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON TREATING AND ASSISTING PERSONS WITH MACULAR DEGENERATION. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Lutheran Social Services of Ne Florida Jacksonville, FL | C | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Vpm Media Corporation (fka Commonwealth Public Broadcasting) Richmond, VA | U | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Vecinos Unidos Neighbors United Herndon, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Boca Helping Hands Inc Boca Raton, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | BBH SERVES THE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED POPULATION AND PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Olivewood Gardens & Learning Ctr National City, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH THE NUTRITION CENTER WITH THE MISSION TO INSPIRE YOUTH AND ADULTS TO BE HEALTHY CITIZENS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Alpha-Omega Miracle Home St Augustine, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Make Projects San Diego, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | MAKE PROJECTS FUNDING IS USED TO EMPOWER REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND YOUTH WITH JOB READINESS SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Virginia Voice Richmond, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SERVING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND, VISION IMPAIRED, HAVE LOW VISION OR OTHER DISABILITIES. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | The Community Tax Law Project Richmond, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | THE 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Future Roots Project Robbinsdale, MN | C | $10,000 | paid | THE FUNDS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION, ARTISTIC AND HEALTH INITIATIVES TO CREATE THE SYSTEMIC CHANGES TO PROMOTE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE STRUGGLING COMMUNITIES SERVED. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | San Diego Social Venture Partners San Diego, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL HELP SDSVP WITH PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NONPROFITS IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA ADDRESSING THE AREA'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Fearless Dallas Dallas, TX | C | $10,000 | paid | FUNDS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Kids R First Reston, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | KIDS R FIRST PROVIDES CUSTOM-ORDERED SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WHO ARE AT OR BELOW POVERTY LEVEL. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Arlington Thrive Inc Arlington, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | THIS 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Hubbard House Inc Jacksonville, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL ASSIST THIS FULL-SERVICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND CENTER SERVING NORTHEAST FLORIDA PROVIDING SAFETY, EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Santa Barbara Education Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN THE SANTA BARBARA SCHOOL DISTRICT. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Horseplay Therapy Center St Augustine, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | THE GRANT ADVANCES DEVELOPMENT AND HEALING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND VETERANS WITH PTSD THROUGH HIPPOTHERAPY. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Casa Verde Home of Hope Inc Mount Vernon, NY | C | $7,500 | paid | THE GRANT WILL BE USED FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE CHARITY. THE DONATION WILL GO TO THE OPERATION OF THE HOUSE IN COLOMBIA TO PAY FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, AND OTHER NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Jonnycake Center Inc(the) Peace Dale, RI | U | $7,500 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE RESTRICTED TO ONLY BE USED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND BASIC NEEDS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Committee for Dulles Community Outreach Dulles, VA | B | $7,500 | paid | 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. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Center for Children's Advocacy Inc Hartford, CT | B | $7,500 | paid | THE GRANT WILL FUND THE ARNOLD RUTKIN SCHOLARS FUND AND SUPPORT PROVISIONS OF INTENSIVE LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR CLIENTS. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Project Angel Heart Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | PROJECT ANGEL HEART PROVIDES MEDICALLY-TAILORED MEALS, NOURISHMENT AND COMPASSION TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED SUFFERING FROM HIV/AIDS, CANCER, AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | The Fenwick Foundation Arlington, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS IN NEED WITH THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMBAT LONELINESS AND ISOLATION AND MAKE LIFE QUALITY BETTER AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | United Spinal Association Kew Gardens, NY | C | $5,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY FOR THE SUPPORT OF WHEELCHAIR USERS IN THE U.S. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Mixed Magic Theatre & Cultural Events Pawtucket, RI | C | $5,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL HELP THE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENT HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE (OFTEN FREE) ARTS PROGRAMMING TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE WE ELEVATE THE ROLE OF THE ARTS IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Natnick, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO CURE CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH THE DISEASE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD FULL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES BY FUNDING RESEARCH AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTING TREATMENT AND ENSURING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CARE. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Exponent Philanthropy (association of Small Foundations) Washington, DC | U | $3,000 | paid | THIS GRANT WILL BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY EMPOWERS DONORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS TO LEVERAGE THEIR RESOURCES AND AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT. | 202333139349102958 |
| 2023 | Carleton College Northfield, MN | B | $2,500 | paid | THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHILOSOPHY MAJORS TO PRESENT ORIGINAL RESEARCH AT CONFERENCES, AND HELP FUND STUDENTS' REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL FOR CONFERENCES. | 202333139349102958 |
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