The Longhill Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Longhill Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$40.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million 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 | $1.6 million | 64 | $35.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 58 | $37.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 60 | $40.2 million |
How to apply
The Longhill 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 The Longhill Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $140,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $110,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $90,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Research Institute | Health | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Health | $75,000 |
| New York Weill Cornell Med Center | Health | $75,000 |
| Yale Law School | Education | $75,000 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | Environmental | $60,000 |
| Collegiate School | Education | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Charity | $50,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Education | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Health | $50,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Education | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charity | $45,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charity | $40,000 |
| Florence Project | Charity | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Health | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Health | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rocky Mountains | Health | $40,000 |
| Propublica | Charity | $40,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charity | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health | $35,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charity | $35,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charity | $35,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | Health | $35,000 |
| Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute | Education | $30,000 |
| Glaucoma Foundation | Health | $30,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Health | $30,000 |
| Human Rights First | Charity | $30,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Charity | $30,000 |
| The Upstate Foundation Friends of Urology | Health | $30,000 |
| Wharton Studio Museum | Charity | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Health | $30,000 |
| Adirondack Council | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Charity | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief | Health | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Wild Center | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Health | $20,000 |
| Cornell University Dept of Landscape Architecture | Education | $20,000 |
| Kivunim | Education | $20,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | Education | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne F Cowett
- Peter Nussbaum
- Fred Cowett
Questions people ask
Does The Longhill Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Longhill Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs The Longhill Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne F Cowett (Vice-President), Peter Nussbaum (Treasurer) and Fred Cowett (President).
What does The Longhill Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.