Longest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Longest Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $260,250 | 5 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 5 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 5 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Longest 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.
What Longest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 2 | $165,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $120,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Childrens Hospital Foundation | Program support | $90,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Program support | $75,000 |
| Columbus Bible Students Ecclesia | Program support | $70,000 |
| Ft Worth Bible Students Ecclesia | Program support | $50,000 |
| New Albany-Louisville Bible Students Ecclesia | Program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stock Yards Bank Trust
- Jackson I Jones
- Wyatt Tarrant Combs
- John P Reisz
- James Worthington
- Beverly Jones
- Michael T Fallot
- Gerald J Plappert Jr
Questions people ask
Does Longest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Longest Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Longest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stock Yards Bank Trust (Trustee), Jackson I Jones (Co-Trustee), Wyatt Tarrant Combs (Co-Trustee) and John P Reisz (Co-Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Longest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.