The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable

HERNDON, VA EIN: 02-0703907

The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust is a private foundation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Established in 2006, the Trust distributes funds to worthy organizations that seek to better mankind, with a particular focus on addressing social challenges in the Northern Virginia region and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$49.5M

+19.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$899K

+3.9% YoY

Grant Count

-21.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+32.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: "To help individuals struggling with food insecurity and housing by supporting organizations that demonstrate awareness of root causes of hunger and homelessness."

Primary Funding Areas:

Food insecurity
Homelessness
Education
Children's welfare
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

The Trust also makes contributions to local government units for public purposes, including dedicated public facilities and cash payments for schools and recreational parks.

Grantmaking

Over its 15-year history, the Trust has paid out over $11 million to eligible grantees with diverse charitable missions. Additionally, the Trust has distributed over $10 million to units of local government for public purposes.

Grant Range

$77,000 to $750,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Trust primarily funds organizations in:

Virginia
Rhode Island
Florida

With particular emphasis on the Northern Virginia region.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $1.7M (47%)

Florida $395K (11%)

California $283K (8%)

Connecticut $195K (5%)

Rhode Island $178K (5%)

New York $175K (5%)

Illinois $140K (4%)

District of Columbia $132K (4%)

+11 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota New Jersey New York Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonAustinBaltimoreBlacksburgBoca RatonBoerneBoynton BeachBrooklynCape CharlesCharlottesvilleChicagoClarksburgDallasDelray BeachDenverDullesFairfaxFalmouthGerndonGreenwich

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $49,506,006
Total revenues: $790,535
Total expenses: $3,205,372
Number of employees: 1

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$49,506,006	$41,472,217	$43,449,834
Revenue	$790,535	$598,088	$1,879,287
Expenses	$3,205,372	$2,644,141	$3,360,634
Qualifying Distributions	$1,570,765	$1,553,152	$2,409,186
Net Investment Income	—	—	$1,037,724
Distributable Amount	$2,477,231	$2,271,315	$2,544,957

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc ($120,000), National Capital Treatment & Recovery ($80,000), Make Projects ($65,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALPHA-OMEGA MIRACLE HOME INC ST AUGUSTINE, FL	AOMH PROVIDES SHELTER SUPPORT AND HOPE TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN	$10,000
ANNE SAXELBY LEGACY FUND INC BROOKLYN, NY	ASLF FUNDING IS FOR FOOD SECURITY AND DIVERSITY.	$120,000
ART CREATION FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC JACKSONVILLE, FL	FOOD, TUITION, AND TRAINING FOR CHILDREN IN HAITI	$10,000
BEAUTIFUL DAY PROVIDENCE, RI	ASSISTANCE IN RESETTLEMENT FOR REFUGEES	$20,000
BIT OF FAITH RANCH PONTE VEDRA, FL	EQUINE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM/DISABILITIES	$15,000
BON SECOURS RICHMOND HEALTHCARE FND RICHMOND, VA	HOSPICE CARE AND FUNDING IN RICHMOND	$10,000
CARLETON COLLEGE ALUMNI FUND NORTHFIELD, MN	EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL GRANT FOR THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT	$5,000
COMMITTEE FOR DULLES COMMUNITY OUTREACH DULLES, VA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOR DULLES EMPLOYEES & DEPENDENTS	$7,500
COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP RICHMOND, VA	PUBLIC BROADCASTING SUPPORT AND FUNDING	$10,000
DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION PIGEON FORGE, TN	LITERACY AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN THROUGH BOOKS AND READING	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jeffrey J. Fairfield – Executive Director
Catherine P. Whelan – Co-Trustee, Chairman of the Board
Rebecca F. Fehrs – Co-Trustee
Jerome L. Lonnes – Co-Trustee, Treasurer
Eugenie W. Maine – Co-Trustee
Caitlin Orth – Executive Director (per alternative source)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ARTHUR A ANSELENE	CO-TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIRMAN	6	$20,000
CATHERINE P WHELAN	CO-TRUSTEE, TREASURER	6	$30,000
EUGENIE W MAINE	CO-TRUSTEE, SECRETARY	6	$30,000
JEROME L LONNES	CO-TRUSTEE	3	$30,000
REBECCA F FEHRS	CO-TRUSTEE	6	$30,000
WHITNEY WEBB	CO-TRUSTEE	6	$15,000
JEFFREY J FAIRFIELD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$270,434

Contact Information

Website: RHLCT.ORG
Phone: 703-497-9200 or 703-437-9200
Address: PO Box 546, Herndon, VA 20172-0546 (or 459 Herndon Parkway Suite 14, Herndon, VA 20170)
EIN: 02-0703907

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable fund?

**Mission Statement:** "To help individuals struggling with food insecurity and housing by supporting organizations that demonstrate awareness of root causes of hunger and homelessness." **Primary Funding Areas:** • Food insecurity • Homelessness • Education • Children's welfare • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The Trust also makes contributions to local government units for public purposes, including dedicated public facilities and cash payments for schools and recreational park…

How do I apply for a grant from The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $899,000 • Typical grant range: $77,000 to $750,000 • Number of grants made (2024): 62 grants **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund: $120,000 (food security and diversity) • National Capital Treatment and Recovery: $80,000 (treatment and education for substance abuse) • Make Projects: $65,000 (job readiness skills for refugee and immigrant women and youth) **Historical Impact:** Over its 15-year history, the Trust has paid out ov…

Where does The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable make grants?

The Trust primarily funds organizations in: • Virginia • Rhode Island • Florida With particular emphasis on the Northern Virginia region.

What size grants does The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable award?

In 2024, The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable awarded 44 grants totaling $899K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable's EIN?

The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0703907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.