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Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

EIN 02-0703907 · VA · NTEE T22

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in VirginiaAll Virginia foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in DC, VA, NY +14
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr based in VA paid 56 grants totaling $1.2M to 56 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $720 to $100K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK, EDESIA INC, and THE COMMON MARKET. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$47,726,089
Giving (latest yr)
$1,184,970
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
56
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
56
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Capital Area Food Bank$100,000
  • Edesia Inc$100,000
  • The Common Market$100,000
  • Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc$70,000
  • Make Projects$65,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$170,000 · 3 grants
  • Virginia$165,720 · 11 grants
  • New York$150,000 · 6 grants
  • Rhode Island$138,000 · 6 grants
  • California$105,000 · 4 grants
  • Pennsylvania$100,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (56)

Edesia Inc
Providence, RI
Edesia Manufactures Specialized Ready-to-eat Foods for Malnourished Populations. This Grant Will Help Produce and Provide Food to Malnourished Children.
$100,000
Capital Area Food Bank
Washington, DC
This Grant Supports the Cafb Hunger Relief Infrastructure Addressing Food Insecurity IN the DC Area.
$100,000
The Common Market
Philadelphia, PA
These Funds Support Tcm IN Improving Food Security, Farm Viability and Community Health Delivering Nutritious Food to Needy Populations.
$100,000
Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc
Brooklyn, 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
Urban Growers Collective
Chicago, 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
Make Projects
San 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
Solar Electric Light Fund
Washington, 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
Fairfax County Park Foundation
Fairfax, 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
The Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
These Funds Will Support Multiple Myeloma Research at the Mayo Clinic.
$40,000
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens
Madison, WI
This Grant Provides Funds to Support General Operating Expenses of the Madison Gardens Providing Fresh Produce to Local Food Pantries.
$25,000
Catalyst for Change Inc
Madison, WI
Funds Are Used for General Operating Support Providing Services for the Homeless IN Madison.
$25,000
The River Food Pantry Inc
Madison, WI
This Grant Provides Funds to Support General Operating Expenses of the South Central Busy Food Pantry.
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 17 states.

In its most recent filing, Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr reported 56 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $720 to $100K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK, EDESIA INC, THE COMMON MARKET, among 56 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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