The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.9 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.9 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$39.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.0 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $10.0 million | 93 | $47.4 million |
| 2024 | $8.9 million | 85 | $39.1 million |
How to apply
The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth 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 Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $4.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 17 | $788,750 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $530,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $520,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $125,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $120,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation Amend | Core grant | $1.5 million |
| Advance Peace | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $900,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Core grant | $850,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Core grant | $500,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Core grant | $500,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Obo Solitary Watch | Core grant | $500,000 |
| Health Resources in Action Inc Obo Health Alliance for Violence Interve | Core grant | $400,000 |
| National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform | Core grant | $400,000 |
| Live Free USA | Core grant | $350,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Core grant | $300,000 |
| Cities United A Project of Tides Center | Core grant | $300,000 |
| Tides Center Obo Community Justice Reform Coalition | Core grant | $225,000 |
| Cities United A Project of Tides Center | Core grant | $200,000 |
| Common Justice | Core grant | $150,000 |
| San Francisco Public Health Foundationtransitions Clinic | Core grant | $150,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Core grant | $150,000 |
| Tides Center Obo Community Justice Reform Coalition | Core grant | $125,000 |
| Global Impact for Fund for A Safer Future | Core grant | $100,000 |
| Health Resources in Action Inc Obo Health Alliance for Violence Interve | Core grant | $100,000 |
| Maynard Institute for Journalism Education | Core grant | $100,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Medical School | Core grant | $100,000 |
| Worth Rises Inc | Core grant | $100,000 |
| Bard College-Bard Prison Initiative | Core grant | $60,000 |
| Community Initiatives Obo Live Free | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $50,000 |
| The Marshall Project | Core grant | $50,000 |
| The Trace | Core grant | $50,000 |
| Tides Center Obo Community Justice Reform Coalition | Core grant | $50,000 |
| Health Resources in Action Inc Obo Health Alliance for Violence Interve | Core grant | $30,000 |
| Advance Peace | Core grant | $25,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund for Narrative Initiative | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $25,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Obo Solitary Watch | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation Amend | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $25,000 |
| Cities United A Project of Tides Center | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
| Generation Citizen | Board discretionary | $20,000 |
| National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture for Unlock the Box Campaign | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
| Tides Center-Community Justice Reform Coalition | Staff discretionary small opportunity grant | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Faith Mitchell
- Deepthiman Gowda
- Lori Dorfman
- Scott Moyer
- Aileen Adams
- Dominique Boillot
- Edward Ehlinger
- C Milano Harden
- David Hochschild
- Carmen Nevarez
Questions people ask
Does The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation give?
$8.9 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Faith Mitchell (Chair), Deepthiman Gowda (Vice Chair), Lori Dorfman (Secretary/Treasurer) and Scott Moyer (President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.