Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust
The Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. In its 2026 filing, it reported 37 grants totaling $325,500 to organizations working in areas including human rights, refugee and migrant services, environmental advocacy, health, and investigative journalism.
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust at a glance
In short: Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust gave $326K across 37 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), top state New York. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $325,500
- +21.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 37
- +5.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,797
- +14.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,074,180
- -1.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (24% 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 Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1860 Carmelita Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (650) 303-0528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Partners In Health ($20K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 174 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (24%), California (21%), and Washington, DC (19%). Massachusetts received 7% and Maryland 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $237K (2020) to $326K (2026). In 2026 it made 37 grants totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners In Health Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Truthout Sacramento, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| USA for UNHCR Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $15,000 |
| 350Org Oakland, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Al Otro Lado Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Refugee Council USA Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,074,180 | $376,783 | $402,037 | $325,500 | 37 | $331,479 | $261,380 | $361,747 |
| 2025 | $2,099,434 | $659,956 | $339,022 | $268,000 | 35 | $274,853 | $580,967 | $329,855 |
| 2024 | $1,778,500 | $235,607 | $324,212 | $262,000 | 34 | $268,221 | $169,748 | $283,111 |
| 2023 | $1,867,105 | $97,086 | $325,678 | $266,000 | 34 | $271,770 | $44,205 | $270,353 |
| 2022 | $2,095,697 | $263,354 | $327,043 | $260,000 | 34 | $266,332 | $205,534 | $304,644 |
| 2021 | $2,159,386 | $328,147 | $313,934 | $261,000 | 59 | — | $268,905 | $255,624 |
| 2020 | $2,145,173 | $257,638 | $291,363 | $236,700 | 60 | — | $207,736 | $231,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust reported a distributable amount of $362K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and advocates for human rights; Truthout says it reports on systemic injustice and transformative ideas; and the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights.
Other supported organizations describe work with refugees and migrants, environmental advocacy, and health. For example, Al Otro Lado says it provides cross-border legal services to refugees, deportees, and other migrants; Greenpeace says it campaigns on global environmental problems; and Haiti Nursing Foundation says it supports nursing education to improve health in Haiti.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $325,500. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $20,000 each to Partners In Health, Truthout, USA for UNHCR, Amnesty International, Catholic Relief Services, and Human Rights Watch. Other listed grants included $15,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center and $10,000 each to 350.org, Al Otro Lado, Refugee Council USA, Greenpeace, and Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christina V Rayburn is listed as a trustee on the 2026 filing.
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust is led by Christina V Rayburn, Trustee on the 2026 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christina V Rayburn
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ted Von Der Ahe Jr. (2020–2025) — 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 Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust
How much does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust give each year?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust gave $326K across 37 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $268K across 35 grants.
What is Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's typical grant size?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,797, across 37 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust give grants?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (21%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Berkeley, CA (3 grants).
Does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's largest grantees?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Partners In Health ($20,000), Truthout ($20,000) and USA for UNHCR ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust?
The foundation 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 Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's EIN?
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3371127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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