Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust
Preselected recipients only
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$325,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $268,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $262,000 | 34 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $268,000 | 35 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $325,500 | 37 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr 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 Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $76,500 |
| California | 9 | $69,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $63,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $23,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners In Health | General Support | $20,000 |
| Truthout | General Support | $20,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Amnesty International | General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $15,000 |
| 350Org | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Refugee Council USA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Haiti Nursing Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| UNRWA USA National Committee | General Support | $10,000 |
| Raices | General Support | $10,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ukraine House DC Foundation | General Support | $8,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $7,500 |
| AJ Muste Memorial Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| International Rivers Network | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Camillus Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel North America | General Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | General Support | $5,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General Support | $5,000 |
| International Labor Rights Forum | General Support | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Associ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Americans for Middle East Understan | General Support | $4,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $4,000 |
| Society for Biblical Studies | General Support | $3,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc | General Support | $2,000 |
| Crispaz | General Support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina V Rayburn
Questions people ask
Does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust give?
$325,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina V Rayburn (Trustee).
What does Theodore A Von Der Ahe Jr Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and health.