Private foundation · EIN 13-4004262 · Hobe Sound, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Long Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $283K total, median $2,000. 50% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$283K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLCharitable$85K
St Timothy's SchoolStevenson, MDCharitable$75K
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VACharitable$50K
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLCharitable$12K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLCharitable$10K
Brain Chemistry LabsJackson, WYCharitable$10K
UNC Chapel HillChapel Hill, NCCharitable$10K
Jupiter Island Medical Clinic IncHobe Sound, FLCharitable$7,500
Hobe Sound Commuinty ChestHobe Sound, FLCharitable$5,000
Banner Lake ClubHobe Sound, FLCharitable$2,500
Hobe Sound Early Learning CenterHobe Sound, FLCharitable$2,500
Loaves & Fishes of Hobe SoundHobe Sound, FLCharitable$2,000
Hobe Sound Nature CenterHobe Sound, FLCharitable$2,000
North Chicago Community PartnersLake Bluff, ILCharitable$1,000
Lake Forest Open Lands AssnLake Forest, ILCharitable$1,000
Elawa Farm FoundationLake Forest, ILCharitable$1,000
1000 Friends of FloriaTallahassee, FLCharitable$1,000
Guardian of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLCharitable$1,000
Gorton Community CenterLake Forest, ILCharitable$1,000
Lake Forest CemetaryLake Forest, ILCharitable$1,000
Summit SchoolWinstonsalem, NCCharitable$1,000
Evans Scholaors FndLake Forest, ILCharitable$500
1916 Redan FoundationLake Bluff, ILCharitable$500
Jupiter Island Historical SocietyHobe Sound, FLCharitable$250

By state: Florida 12 · Maryland 1 · Virginia 1 · North Carolina 2 · Wyoming 1 · Illinois 7

About this foundation

Long Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida, administered in care of David & Elizabeth Long, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Long Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Long Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $283K across 24 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Long Foundation give?

Florida (12 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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