R A Long Foundation
Accepts applications
R A Long Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $466,500 in 104 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$466,500
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $446,932 the year before.
26% 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 | $433,938 | 103 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $446,932 | 106 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $466,500 | 104 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James H Bernard Jr Ra Long Foundation 600 Plaza West, Bldg 4600 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 410-4600 |
| What to submit | In writing. See attached guidelines. |
| Deadlines | March 15 for june meeting. September 15 for december meeting. |
| Restrictions | See attachment. |
What R A Long Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 80 | $357,500 |
| Kansas | 23 | $106,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National World War I Museum | Organizations purpose | $35,000 |
| Independence Boulevard Christian Church | Organizations purpose | $13,750 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Organizations purpose | $12,500 |
| Level Up | Organizations purpose | $12,500 |
| Kansas City Kansas Comm College Fund | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| MCC Foundation | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Olathe Public Schools Foundation | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp for Kids | Organizations purpose | $6,500 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired | Organizations purpose | $6,500 |
| Community Services League | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater KC | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Mocsa | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Newhouse | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Sunflower House | Organizations purpose | $5,500 |
| 2020 Leadership | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Debate Kansas City | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Donnelly College | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Drumm Farm Center | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Grandview Park Presbyterian Church | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Green Works in Kansas City | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Hillcrest Transitional Housing | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Metro Luthern Ministry | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Great Plains | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Police Athletic League of KCK | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Luke's Foundation - the Children's Spot | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| School of Economics | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Wildwood Education Center | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| William Jewell College | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Linc | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Cristo Rey | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| First Tee of Greater Kansas City | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Girls Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Longview Farm Elementary School | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linna Place
- James H Bernard Jr
- James J Pyle
- Lois Uihlein
- Long Ellis Jr
- Bess Kerr
- Jonathan Dilly
- Hayne Ellis IV
Questions people ask
Does R A Long Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 for june meeting. September 15 for december meeting.
How much does R A Long Foundation give?
$466,500 in tax year 2025, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs R A Long Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linna Place (Director), James H Bernard Jr (Secretary/Director), James J Pyle (President/Treasurer/Director) and Lois Uihlein (Vice President/Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does R A Long Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.