The Long Stems Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Long Stems Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fishers Island, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,400 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $15,000. 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$127,400
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.1 million
How to apply
The Long Stems Foundation Inc 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 The Long Stems Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $77,150 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $25,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $12,250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penny's Flight Foundation Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wnet Channel 13 | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Girl Rising | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Indian Mountain School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Leadership New Hampshire | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Steamship Historical Society of AME | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Untermyer Garden Conservancy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Taft School | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The Union Chapel | General operating support | $3,650 |
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Mounts Botanical Garden | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Garden Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Yale University | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Heronfield Academy | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Island Health Project | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Lighthouse Works | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Westchester Medical Center Found | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Fi Community Garden | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Lawrence and Memorial Hospital | General operating support | $1,500 |
| New York Landmarks Conserv | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Fishers Island Fire Dept | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St John's Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Johns Church Larchmont | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | General operating support | $750 |
| Island People's Project | General operating support | $500 |
| The Sanger Fund Co St Johns Churc | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John S W Spofford
- Daphne S Schwab
- Jeremy S W Spofford
- Melie T Spofford
Questions people ask
Does The Long Stems Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Long Stems Foundation Inc give?
$127,400 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs The Long Stems Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John S W Spofford (President), Daphne S Schwab (VP & Treasur), Jeremy S W Spofford (Vice Preside) and Melie T Spofford (Secretary).
What does The Long Stems Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.