The George T and Ruth C Laboda
The George T and Ruth C Laboda is a private foundation based in Indian River Shores, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida and several other states, including organizations focused on education, children, health care, and the arts.
The George T and Ruth C Laboda at a glance
In short: The George T and Ruth C Laboda gave $69K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $68,750
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,875
- +57.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $803,066
- +1.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The George T and Ruth C Laboda
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 580 N Monterey Drive, Indian River Shores, FL 32963
Phone: (954) 895-6140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George T and Ruth C Laboda funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alice LLoyd College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports grant dollars distributed to recipients in Florida (51%), Kentucky (33%), North Carolina (7%), Georgia (7%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The George T and Ruth C Laboda open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $69K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice LLoyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Live Oak, FL | Unrestricted | $15,150 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center Jensen Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Ar West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| App Reg Hlthcr FndAvery Canc Pat ER Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Children's Haven Canton, GA | Unrestriced | $5,000 |
| June Buchanan School Pippa Passes, KY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florida Sherriffs Assoc Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $803,066 | $89,553 | $81,821 | $68,750 | 10 | $68,750 | $77,561 | $63,721 |
| 2025 | $795,334 | $87,863 | $79,150 | $65,699 | 15 | $65,699 | $76,121 | $59,934 |
| 2024 | $786,621 | $58,277 | $67,920 | $55,200 | 12 | $55,200 | $47,387 | $54,839 |
| 2023 | $796,264 | $60,256 | $74,823 | $62,100 | 10 | $62,100 | $49,611 | $53,784 |
| 2022 | $810,831 | $83,150 | $80,812 | $67,075 | 12 | $67,075 | $70,335 | $69,117 |
| 2021 | $808,493 | $77,106 | $69,773 | $58,100 | 8 | — | $66,310 | $57,770 |
| 2020 | $801,160 | $25,753 | $78,887 | $65,550 | 8 | — | $17,675 | $57,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George T and Ruth C Laboda reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for Alice Lloyd College, whose stated mission is to educate mountain people for leadership and make college accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation. Hibiscus Children’s Center says it provides services to abused and neglected children. The Children’s Haven says it promotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs supporting their safety and needs. Riverside Theatre says it provides theatre experiences for adults and children and educational opportunities for young people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $68,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to Alice Lloyd College, $15,150 to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, and $10,000 to Hibiscus Children’s Center. Other grants included $5,000 each to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Avery Cancer Patient Emergency Relief Fund, Riverside Theatre, and The Children’s Haven.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard Laboda, Thomas G Laboda, Lawrence R Laboda, Deborah Ann Campos, and Steven M Laboda as trustees.
The George T and Ruth C Laboda's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Deborah Ann Campos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence R Laboda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Laboda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven M Laboda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G Laboda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy J McMahon (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The George T and Ruth C Laboda
How much does The George T and Ruth C Laboda give each year?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda gave $69K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $66K across 15 grants.
What is The George T and Ruth C Laboda's typical grant size?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,875, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George T and Ruth C Laboda give grants?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (33%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pippa Passes, KY (2 grants).
Does The George T and Ruth C Laboda give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The George T and Ruth C Laboda's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George T and Ruth C Laboda's largest grantees?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda's largest 2026 grantees include Alice LLoyd College ($20,000), Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch ($15,150) and Hibiscus Childrens Center ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The George T and Ruth C Laboda?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda reported $803K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George T and Ruth C Laboda fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for Alice Lloyd College, whose stated mission is to educate mountain people for leadership and make college accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George T and Ruth C Laboda?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George T and Ruth C Laboda's EIN?
The George T and Ruth C Laboda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6335327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The George T and Ruth C Laboda accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The George T and Ruth C Laboda funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-george-t-and-ruth-c-laboda-morg_aa106f2293a844a690aff0cbac72b301
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