Chris Long Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to mobilize champions, service providers, and experts to help communities access clean water, address basic needs for youth and families, and inspire others to make an impact at home and abroad. The foundation's vision is access and opportunity everywhere.
Chris Long Foundation at a glance
In short: Chris Long Foundation gave $657K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $656,689
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,813
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $724,826
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chris Long Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Well Aware ($292K). Together the top 7 received $657K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 51 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chris Long Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $657K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $657K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Well Aware Austin, TX | — | $291,900 |
| Worldserve International Erie, PA | — | $144,000 |
| Water Well Trust Davidson, NC | — | $82,569 |
| Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, PA | — | $50,000 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project Los Angeles, CA | — | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General | $20,000 |
| St Anne's Benefit Charlottesville, VA | — | $18,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $724,826 | $1,348,913 | $1,269,436 | $656,689 | 7 | — | $28,117 | — |
| 2023 | $693,671 | $1,183,973 | $1,552,975 | $820,866 | 9 | $1,472,715 | $49,224 | $42,215 |
| 2022 | $1,048,906 | $1,443,599 | $1,986,122 | $1,127,634 | 8 | $1,977,122 | $101,998 | $64,884 |
| 2021 | $1,643,119 | $2,206,837 | $1,502,705 | $960,638 | 13 | $1,436,574 | $56,193 | $65,642 |
| 2020 | $1,054,989 | $1,359,693 | $1,760,130 | $1,181,293 | 14 | — | $30,667 | $66,898 |
About Chris Long Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chris Long Foundation is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $725K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $657K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chris Long Foundation is led by Nancy E. Hopkins, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy E. Hopkins
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Christopher H. Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan O'Malley Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicole D. Woodie (2020–2021) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $123K, to Nancy E Hopkins (Exec Directo).
Frequently asked questions about Chris Long Foundation
How much does Chris Long Foundation give each year?
Chris Long Foundation gave $657K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $821K across 9 grants.
What is Chris Long Foundation's typical grant size?
Chris Long Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $93,813, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chris Long Foundation give grants?
Chris Long Foundation's top state is Texas, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and North Carolina (13%).
Who are Chris Long Foundation's largest grantees?
Chris Long Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Well Aware ($291,900), Worldserve International ($144,000) and Water Well Trust ($82,569), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chris Long Foundation?
Chris Long Foundation reported $725K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Chris Long Foundation's EIN?
Chris Long Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6329563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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