The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$139 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $10.0 million | 71 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 75 | $122 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 95 | $139 million |
How to apply
The Joseph and Vera Long 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
What The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 88 | $4.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $800,000 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $69,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $20,809 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climateworks Foundation | Forests, people, climate initiative | $800,000 |
| Multiplier | Clean grid initiative | $800,000 |
| Windward Fund | Global methane hub | $800,000 |
| River Partners | Building the next dos rios | $200,000 |
| Ashby Village | Expanding access to healthcare for older adults | $150,000 |
| Marin City Health and Wellness Center | Expanding prenatal/postnatal resources for low-income, black women | $150,000 |
| Santa Cruz Community Health | Healthy pregnancy program: final expansion phase | $150,000 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa rosa memorial hospital outpatient lactation support program | $120,000 |
| The Ceres Community Project | The center for food, youth & community | $100,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Coalition for older adults social connectedness | $100,000 |
| Mothers' Milk Bank California | Technology refresh | $92,244 |
| Ashby Village | Transforming how we age | $75,000 |
| Curry Senior Center | Data integration and outcomes promoting social and service connection | $60,000 |
| Institute on Aging | Companioa | $60,000 |
| On the Move | Senior engagement and wellness program | $60,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Northern california green schoolyards program | $60,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Connecting youth with nature | $50,000 |
| The Center for Independent Living Inc | Peer counseling and social engagement for seniors aging into disability | $50,000 |
| Fierce Advocates | Coco doulas training and doula care program | $40,000 |
| Petaluma Health Center | Healthy air for a healthy start: hvac replacement to improve maternal health | $40,000 |
| Salud Para la Gente | Advancing maternal health equity through shared medical appointments | $40,000 |
| West County Health Centers | Prenatal/postpartum home visits and community engagement | $40,000 |
| Buckelew Programs | Maternidad y esperanza | $35,000 |
| Save the Redwoods | Redwood education program | $35,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center | Destiny arts in schools | $30,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | Multi-day environmental education experiences | $30,000 |
| Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery | Eliminating maternal health disparities through midwifery | $30,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Bay area wilderness training: outdoor gear library | $30,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Girlventures | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | Expanding oakland & daly city programs, hiring an assistant teacher | $30,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County | Cloverdale eco group: cloverdale senior transportation services | $30,000 |
| Kala Art Institute | Kala artists-in-schools and youth art programs | $30,000 |
| Marine Science Institute | Discover our bay | $30,000 |
| Oakland Feather River Camp | Access to nature outreach program | $30,000 |
| Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center | La cultura cura para abuelitos | $30,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley | Berkeley/oakland aileycamp | $30,000 |
| Richmond Art Center | Youth arts programs | $30,000 |
| Sisterweb | Kindred birth companions (community doula program) | $30,000 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Transforming youth through access to the big sur backcountry | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lani Mackenzie
- Lisa Piediscalzi
- Michelle Holstein
- Milton E Long
- Nan L Gefen
- Nicholas Piediscalzi
Questions people ask
Does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lani Mackenzie (Trustee), Lisa Piediscalzi (Trustee), Michelle Holstein (Treasurer) and Milton E Long (Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and seniors.