RDL Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
RDL Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Laguna Niguel, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $590,975 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$590,975
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$24.3 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $313,399 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $313,399 | 19 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $590,975 | 36 | $24.3 million |
How to apply
RDL Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What RDL Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $431,275 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,575 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,760 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,080 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,021 |
| Florida | 2 | $414 |
| Virginia | 1 | $300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | General support | $150,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | General support | $134,081 |
| Individual | $48,642 | |
| Patriots & Paws | General support | $43,307 |
| The Ecology Center | General support | $41,184 |
| Choc Foundation | General support | $25,795 |
| Anaheim Elementary School District | Bicycles for anaheim elementary public schools | $21,581 |
| Fisher House Southern California Inc | General support | $20,970 |
| Dawgs Project | General support | $20,000 |
| Coras Crafts | General support | $19,062 |
| The First and Goal Project | General support | $18,350 |
| Operation Help A Hero | General support | $8,788 |
| Child Guidance Center | General support | $8,468 |
| Waymakers | General support | $7,602 |
| The Working Dog Shop | General support | $3,500 |
| Harvest Academy | General support | $2,575 |
| Afuturesuperhero and Friends | General support | $2,000 |
| Extreme Seal Experience | General support | $2,000 |
| No Shame Warrior Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Milvet | General support | $1,800 |
| Marine Corp Law Foundation | General support | $1,760 |
| Miller Children's & Woman's Hospital Long Beach | General support | $1,500 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | General support | $1,080 |
| Warfighter Foundation | General support | $1,021 |
| Battle Brothers Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Encompass Housing | General support | $526 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $525 |
| Oak Valley College | General support | $444 |
| Til Vahalla Project | General support | $379 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $300 |
| Marine Rider | General support | $250 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $150 |
| FSP Mission | General support | $150 |
| Carepossible Inc | General support | $100 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | General support | $50 |
| Grunt Holding Company | General support | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- David Lowenthal
Questions people ask
Does RDL Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RDL Charitable Trust give?
$590,975 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs RDL Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists David Lowenthal (Trustee).
What does RDL Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.