Long Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Long Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $218,710 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$218,710
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,550 the year before.
10% 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 | $150,193 | 21 | $950,226 |
| 2024 | $158,550 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $218,710 | 20 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Long Family Charitable 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 Long Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $135,210 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellesini Academy | General | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey | General | $25,000 |
| Second Chance Greyhounds | General | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | General | $15,000 |
| 3L Place | General | $10,520 |
| Alzheimer's Research Foundation Fisher Center | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence | General | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Maine | General | $10,000 |
| MIT | General | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $10,000 |
| Computer History Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute | General | $5,000 |
| More Than Words Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Tockwotton on the Waterfront | General | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts | General | $2,636 |
| Wikimedia Endowment Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General | $2,054 |
| Heifer Project International Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Long
- Paula Long
- Andrew Long
Questions people ask
Does Long Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Long Family Charitable Foundation give?
$218,710 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Long Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Long (Trustee), Paula Long (Trustee) and Andrew Long (Trustee).
What does Long Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.