Long Ridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Long Ridge Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,024 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$905,024
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$158,156
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $995,000 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 12 | $64,943 |
| 2023 | $995,000 | 15 | $57,550 |
| 2024 | $905,024 | 19 | $158,156 |
How to apply
Long Ridge Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $410,024 |
| New York | 3 | $275,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $175,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEN America | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Black Men Vote | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Ignite | program support | $75,000 |
| 826 Valencia Inc | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Futures Without Violence | Program Support | $50,000 |
| KIND Inc | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Legal Services for Children | Public Support | $50,000 |
| Multiplier | Program Support | $35,000 |
| US Mexico Border Philanthropy | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Grantmakers Concerned with Immigran | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Define American | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Program Support | $25,000 |
| The Story of Stuff Project | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Plastic Free Future | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Descendents Project | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Occidental Arts Ecology Center | Program Support | $20,000 |
| CalRecycle | Program Support | $10,024 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Anne Burnett
- Christopher Milo Burnett
- James Gareth Clark
- Jason Kestrel Burnett
- Sierra Laura Burnett Clark
- Ipek Sarac Burnett
Questions people ask
Does Long Ridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Long Ridge Foundation give?
$905,024 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Long Ridge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Anne Burnett (Director), Christopher Milo Burnett (President), James Gareth Clark (Treasurer) and Jason Kestrel Burnett (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.