Rita Langworthy murdered
August 10, 2015
Concept formulated by Lin Randolph
August 20, 2015
Social media accounts launched
August 24, 2015
Incorporated with the State of New York Department of State
September 1, 2015
Received its federal EIN
September 8, 2015
Opened its bank account at Capital One Bank
September 8, 2015
Mazzucco & Company, CPA’s began work to complete IRC Form 1023 on behalf of The Rita Langworthy Foundation, Inc. for recognition as a federal nonprofit organization
September 9, 2015
Curious Light web design began creating The Rita Langworthy Foundation, Inc. website
September 14, 2015
Inaugural Board of Directors announced
September 15, 2015
Mazzucco & Company, CPA’s completed and filed Form 1023 to the IRS on behalf of The Rita Langworthy Foundation, Inc.
September 16, 2015
IRS determination letter issued
September 23, 2015
Exempt Organization Certificate issued by the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
October 7, 2015
Directors & Officers Liability and Entity Liability insurance acquired
October 8, 2015
Received the GuideStar Bronze Nonprofit Profile logo as a symbol of our commitment to transparency and accountability
October 10, 2015
Approved for Google for Nonprofits
October 12, 2015
Booked venue for Inaugural Butterflies & Blues 2016: a cocktail party to benefit The Rita Langworthy Foundation
October 27, 2015
Raised $1540 at our first fundraiser in NYC
November 3, 2015
Won 2nd Prize in LA Photo Party’s Nonprofit Contest
November 20, 2015
First #purpleforrita day!
December 7, 2015
Board of Directors 4th Quarter Regular Meeting
December 7, 2015
First Annual Report published (Fiscal Year 2015)
January 1, 2016
Achieved silver-level GuideStar participant status, demonstrating our commitment to transparency
January 21, 2016
Board of Directors 1st Quarter Regular Board Meeting
March 28, 2016
2015 Taxes Filed
March 28, 2016
Board of Directors 2nd Quarter Regular Board Meeting
June 27, 2016
Awarded $6900 Grant to St. Pius X Catholic School for 6 students’ tuition
August 4, 2016
Board of Directors 3rd Quarter Regular Board Meeting
October 13, 2016
Inaugural Butterflies & Blues: a cocktail party to benefit The Rita Langworthy Foundation
October 17, 2016
Board of Directors 4th Quarter Regular Board Meeting
December 5, 2016
Awarded the Coalition for the Homeless’ Youth Programs – Bound for Success and Camp Homeward Bound $1000
December 6, 2016
Second Annual Report published (Fiscal Year 2016)
January 1, 2017
Board of Directors 1st Quarter Regular Board Meeting
March 6, 2017
2016 Taxes Filed
March 20, 2017
Awarded PowerPlay NYC, Inc. $1000 for their STARS Series After-School Program for elementary and middle school girls
April 16, 2017
Board of Directors 2nd Quarter Regular Board Meeting
June 5, 2017
Awarded the American Chemical Society $5000 for 1 ACS Scholars Program Chemistry student’s tuition at Michigan State University
June 27, 2017
Board of Directors 3rd Quarter Regular Board Meeting
September 18, 2017
Awarded Powers Catholic High School $3000 for 1 student’s tuition
October 17, 2017
Board of Directors 4th Quarter Regular Board Meeting
December 4, 2017
Third Annual Report published (Fiscal Year 2017)
January 1, 2018
Board of Directors 1st Quarter Regular Board Meeting
March 12, 2018
Educator Mini Grant Program Launched
March 12, 2018
Books For Kids Grant Program Launched
March 12, 2018
Awarded $5000 to St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children to support their Telehealth Program
May 9, 2018
Awarded $250 Books for Kids Grant to Katie Condon (Saginaw Public School District, Zilwaukee Elementary)
May 23, 2018