Private foundation · EIN 91-2014805 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Longbrake Family 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: 11 grants paid, $899K total, median $2,500. 18% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$899K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WA
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Sector AllianceStanford, CAGeneral operations$866K
Branford Free Evangelical ChurchBranford, CTBuilding facilities capital campaign$10K
Community Roots HousingSeattle, WAGeneral operations$5,000
Kpc Buddhist ReliefPoolesville, MDGeneral operations$5,000
The Giving SquareBethesda, MDGeneral operations$3,500
Germantown Global ConnectionsGernmantown, MDGeneral operations$2,500
Sdc FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operations$2,500
Community FarmsharePoolesville, MDGeneral operations$1,500
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,500
Independent SectorWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000
Tisbest PhilantrophySeattle, WAGeneral operations$900

By state: California 1 · Maryland 4 · Connecticut 1 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Longbrake Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of William a Longbrake, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Longbrake Family 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 The Longbrake Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $899K across 11 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Longbrake Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Maryland (4 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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