The Long Foundation
Accepts applications
The Long Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,660 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$352,660
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $338,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $333,000 | 24 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $338,000 | 24 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $352,660 | 25 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mitchell A Long Executive Director 40 N Ih 35 Suite 7C2, Austin, TX 78701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 479-4080 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See organization's website: www.longfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Long Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $352,660 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Classical Guitar | Grant supporting austin area school-based guitar program | $20,000 |
| Austin Soundwaves | Grant to advance musician program including college assistance | $20,000 |
| Avance-Austin | Grant supporting parent-child program | $20,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Grant supporting college hub program | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation FBO Literacy First | Grant supporting literacy first's reading program | $20,000 |
| University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley | Medical school scholarships | $20,000 |
| Pelotonu | Grant supporting online college degree program | $18,000 |
| Assistance League of Austin | Grant supporting operation wish list program | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough of Central Texas | Grant supporting summer programs | $15,000 |
| Casa of Travis County | Supporting spanish-speaking vol. Advocates | $15,000 |
| College Possible-Texas | Grant supporting austin area program | $15,000 |
| Con Mi Madre | General support grant for austin area program | $15,000 |
| E3 Alliance | Grant supporting emergency bridge funding program | $15,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Grant supporting summer education program | $15,000 |
| The Long Center for the Performing Arts | Sponsorship grant for the teresa lozano long day open house community celebration | $14,660 |
| Anthropos Arts | Grant supporting youth music program | $10,000 |
| Austin Partners in Education | Grant supporting math classroom coaching program | $10,000 |
| Bookspring | General support grant for various programs | $10,000 |
| Capital Idea | Grant supporting 2-year degree program | $10,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | Grant supporting family advocate program | $10,000 |
| Girl Empowerment Network | Grant supporting girl connect program at selected area schools | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Food Center | Grant supporting bilingual spanish-language programming | $10,000 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | Grant supporting early childhood education program | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation FBO Uteach | Grant supporting uteach internship program | $10,000 |
| Lirios Pediatrics | Grant value of table sponsorship at annual fundraiser | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe R Long
- Kally A Long
- Ruby Lu Ann Long
- Mitchell A Long
Questions people ask
Does The Long Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See organization's website: www.longfoundation.org.
How much does The Long Foundation give?
$352,660 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Long Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe R Long (President/Director), Kally A Long (Director), Ruby Lu Ann Long (Director) and Mitchell A Long (Sec./Treas./Dir./Executive Director).
What does The Long Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.