Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wakefield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,250 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$50,250
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$864,045
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 2 | $752,766 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 2 | $785,655 |
| 2025 | $50,250 | 3 | $864,045 |
How to apply
Joseph and Grace Longo Family 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 Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Scholarship Foundation of Wakef | Community schoalrship funding | $30,000 |
| Wakefield Food Pantry | Alleviate community food insecurity | $20,000 |
| Mary Jo Brown Foundation | Support for women, children and veterans at need | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances M Murphy
- Chris Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation give?
$50,250 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances M Murphy (Trustee) and Chris Murphy (Trustee).
What does Joseph and Grace Longo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and veterans.