Longwood Gardens Inc
Preselected recipients only
Longwood Gardens Inc is a private foundation in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $457,830 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$457,830
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $489,109 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $439,702 | 23 | $1.3 billion |
| 2023 | $489,109 | 23 | $1.5 billion |
| 2024 | $457,830 | 23 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
Longwood Gardens 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Longwood Gardens Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $252,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $199,330 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Your Future | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Longwood Fire Company | Operational support | $100,000 |
| American Public Gardens Association | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Kennett Collaborative | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Chester County Economic Development Council | Event sponsorship; operational support | $11,630 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Alumni Assn of Lincoln Univ | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community of Greater Kennett Area | Operational support | $4,000 |
| American Boxwood Society | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| LCH Health and Community Services | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Mushroom Festival | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Wyck Historic House and Garden | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Chester County Hero Fund | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern Chester County | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Kennett After-School Assocation | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Kennett Education Foundation | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Merrymead Farm | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce | Event sponsorship | $900 |
| Challenger Little League of Lancaster County | Event sponsorship | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Paul B Redman
- Mr Dennis Fisher Cpa
- Ms Jane G Pepper
- Mr Jason Pride
- Ms Ann C Rose
- Ms Margaretta K Stabler
- Ms Margaret L Laird PHD
- Mr C Porter Schutt III
- Mr Michael Bontrager
- Ms Elizabeth Cartmell
- Mr Gerret van S Copeland
- Mr Benjamin F du Pont
- Mr Steven B Hutton
- Mr William H Lunger
- Mr Robert McCracken Peck
Questions people ask
Does Longwood Gardens Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Longwood Gardens Inc give?
$457,830 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Longwood Gardens Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Paul B Redman (President and Ceo), Mr Dennis Fisher Cpa (Chief Financial and Risk Officer), Ms Jane G Pepper (Chair) and Mr Jason Pride (Vice Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Longwood Gardens Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and arts and culture.