RDL Charitable Trust concentrates its giving on health-related causes—especially pediatric and cancer care—and local community nonprofits, with additional interest in veteran support through service animals and environmental education. Grants are relatively large and targeted, often made repeatedly to the same organizations, suggesting preference for sustained partnerships and measurable program impact. The foundation also uses intermediary vehicles (e.g., Schwab Charitable) for some funding.
Rdl Charitable Trust’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for pediatric and cancer-related organizations, with the largest awards going to City of Hope and Choc Foundation. That pattern suggests a trust that favors sustained relationships rather than one-time gifts. In 2025, it also made a substantial general-support grant to Jessie Rees Foundation, alongside additional funding to the same organization in 2023, reinforcing a multi-year connection to pediatric cancer family services. The trust’s grantmaking extends beyond health care. It has also backed Patriots & Paws for general support, The Ecology Center for environmental education and sustainability, and a cluster of local community organizations serving families, students, veterans, and individuals facing hardship. Several recipients appear more than once across the recent grants list, including Jessie Rees Foundation, The Ecology Center, Patriots & Paws, Choc Foundation, The First and Goal Project, Coras Crafts, and Operation Help a Hero. The recipient mix is overwhelmingly local to California, but the trust also makes selected grants outside the state. Its recent awards are mostly general support, with a few targeted gifts tied to bicycles for elementary public schools and hardship assistance to individuals.
Health-related philanthropy is a central theme. Rdl Charitable Trust gave $150,000 to City of Hope for general support and another $150,000 to Choc Foundation for general support, indicating sustained interest in cancer treatment and hospital-based care. Pediatric cancer support also shows up repeatedly. The trust gave $134,081 to Jessie Rees Foundation for general support in 2025, after earlier grants of $77,310 in 2023 and $75,309 in 2025. Beyond health care, the trust supports environmental education and sustainability through The Ecology Center, including $60,681 in 2025 and $50,000 in 2023 for general support. It also funded a school transportation project with $21,581 to Anaheim Elementary School District for bicycles for Anaheim elementary public schools. Veteran-oriented service-animal work appears as well: Patriots & Paws received $91,092 in 2025 and $50,000 in 2023 for general support.
Typical grant size sits at a p25 of $2,756, a median of $20,000, and a p75 of $50,000, which points to a mix of small awards and a smaller number of larger commitments. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially Jessie Rees Foundation, The Ecology Center, Patriots & Paws, Choc Foundation, The First and Goal Project, Coras Crafts, and Operation Help a Hero. The trust is structured as a charitable trust and funds individuals as well as organizations. Some grants move through intermediary channels, including Schwab Charitable Fund, which appears as a recipient in the recent grants list. Most awards are general support, with a smaller number tied to specific purposes such as hardship assistance or bicycles for public schools.
$591K
$24M
$1.3M
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $3K and $50K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Concentrated, mid-to-large grants with frequent repeat funding to a small set of preferred grantees; mix of direct operational support to hospitals/charities and grants routed through intermediary donor-advised funds.
Notable grantees: Jessie Rees Foundation, CHOC Foundation, City of Hope, Patriots & Paws, The Ecology Center
Grant recipients are concentrated in California, with 82% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent California recipients include Irvine, Orange, Huntington Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Brea, Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Hawthorne. Outside California, recent grants reached Dallas, Texas, and Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania. By grant count, Hawaii is the top recipient state, even though most grants still land in California. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent data.
The recent grants center on pediatric cancer support, cancer treatment and research hospitals, veteran support through service animals, environmental education, and local community organizations. Examples in the data include grants for general support, hardship assistance to individuals, and bicycles for Anaheim elementary public schools.
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Jessie Rees Foundation, The Ecology Center, Patriots & Paws, Choc Foundation, The First and Goal Project, Coras Crafts, and Operation Help a Hero. Jessie Rees Foundation appears in both 2023 and 2025.
The distribution shows a p25 of $2,756, a median grant of $20,000, and a p75 of $50,000. That indicates many grants cluster around the $20,000 range, with some smaller awards and several larger gifts above $50,000.
Yes. The trust funds individuals, and the recent grants list includes $48,642 to Various Individuals in Laguna Niguel for hardship assistance to various individuals.
By grant count, Hawaii is the top state in the giving pattern, while 82% of grants go to recipients in California. The recent recipient list also includes organizations in Texas and Pennsylvania.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF HOPE | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | IRVINE, CA | $134,081 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PATRIOTS & PAWS | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $91,092 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | IRVINE, CA | $75,309 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE ECOLOGY CENTER | SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | $60,681 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA | $48,642 | 2025 | HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS |
| PATRIOTS & PAWS | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $43,307 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE ECOLOGY CENTER | SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | $41,184 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHOC FOUNDATION | ORANGE, CA | $25,795 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANAHEIM, CA | $21,581 | 2025 | BICYCLES FOR ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| FISHER HOUSE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $20,970 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DAWGS PROJECT | HAWTHORNE, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORAS CRAFTS | BREA, CA | $19,062 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE FIRST AND GOAL PROJECT | MISSION VIEJO, CA | $18,350 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| US VETERANS | WARRIORS MARK, PA | $17,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE FIRST AND GOAL PROJECT | MISSION VIEJO, CA | $16,300 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORAS CRAFTS | BREA, CA | $10,666 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEART | YORBA LINDA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DIG LIFE | LONG BEACH, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION HELP A HERO | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA | $8,788 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER | SANTA ANA, CA | $8,468 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAYMAKERS | IRVINE, CA | $7,602 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHOC FOUNDATION | ORANGE, CA | $6,321 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VETERAN SISTERS | MENIFEE, CA | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE WORKING DOG SHOP | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVEST ACADEMY | INDIANOLA, IA | $2,575 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AFUTURESUPERHERO AND FRIENDS | LONG BEACH, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EXTREME SEAL EXPERIENCE | CAMBRIDGE, MD | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NO SHAME WARRIOR FOUNDATION | RAMONA, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MILVET | MURRIETA, CA | $1,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARINE CORP LAW FOUNDATION | TUCKAHOE, NY | $1,760 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MILLER CHILDREN'S & WOMAN'S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MILLER CHILDREN'S & WOMAN'S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA | $1,321 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE | DURHAM, NC | $1,080 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MERGING VETS | LAS VEGAS, NV | $1,041 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIVE BUTTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,030 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ENCOMPASS HOUSING | SANTA ANA, CA | $1,025 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WARFIGHTER FOUNDATION | EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ | $1,021 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BILLY HURLEY III FOUNDATION | ANNAPOLIS, MD | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BATTLE BROTHERS FOUNDATION | CARLSBAD, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ENCOMPASS HOUSING | SANTA ANA, CA | $526 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $525 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WREATH ACROSS AMERICA | COLUMBIA FALLS, ME | $510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUG HEART FOUNDATION | SAN PEDRO, CA | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OAK VALLEY COLLEGE | RIALTO, CA | $444 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIL VAHALLA PROJECT | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL | $379 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $300 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARINE RIDER | YORK, PA | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $150 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CITY OF HOPE
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PATRIOTS & PAWS
$91,092GENERAL SUPPORT
THE ECOLOGY CENTER
$60,681GENERAL SUPPORT
VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
$48,642HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS
PATRIOTS & PAWS
$43,307GENERAL SUPPORT
ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$21,581BICYCLES FOR ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DAWGS PROJECT
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CORAS CRAFTS
$19,062GENERAL SUPPORT
THE FIRST AND GOAL PROJECT
$18,350GENERAL SUPPORT
US VETERANS
$17,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE FIRST AND GOAL PROJECT
$16,300GENERAL SUPPORT
CORAS CRAFTS
$10,666GENERAL SUPPORT
HEART
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DIG LIFE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OPERATION HELP A HERO
$8,788GENERAL SUPPORT
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
$8,468GENERAL SUPPORT
VETERAN SISTERS
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE WORKING DOG SHOP
$3,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HARVEST ACADEMY
$2,575GENERAL SUPPORT
AFUTURESUPERHERO AND FRIENDS
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EXTREME SEAL EXPERIENCE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NO SHAME WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MILVET
$1,800GENERAL SUPPORT
MARINE CORP LAW FOUNDATION
$1,760GENERAL SUPPORT
MILLER CHILDREN'S & WOMAN'S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MILLER CHILDREN'S & WOMAN'S HOSPITAL LONG BEACH
$1,321GENERAL SUPPORT
MERGING VETS
$1,041GENERAL SUPPORT
GIVE BUTTER
$1,030GENERAL SUPPORT
ENCOMPASS HOUSING
$1,025GENERAL SUPPORT
WARFIGHTER FOUNDATION
$1,021GENERAL SUPPORT
BILLY HURLEY III FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BATTLE BROTHERS FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ENCOMPASS HOUSING
$526GENERAL SUPPORT
HUG HEART FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
OAK VALLEY COLLEGE
$444GENERAL SUPPORT
TIL VAHALLA PROJECT
$379GENERAL SUPPORT
MARINE RIDER
$250GENERAL SUPPORT
AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
$150GENERAL SUPPORT