Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.0M. Net investment income was $124K.
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation gave $12.0M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $12.0M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,985,897
- -56.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $11,985,897
- +29.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $11,985,897
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment ($12.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $12.0M (2021) to $27.7M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $12.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Houston, TX | Cancer research, other medical research, and other charitable purposes | $11,985,897 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $208,453 | $12,211,265 | $11,985,897 | 1 | $123,697 | $500,225 |
| 2020 | $12,002,812 | $662,481 | $28,087,569 | $27,736,149 | 3 | $471,159 | $1,253,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $500K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation is led by Lawrence Levy, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lawrence Levy
President & Director
President, Gc, Tr & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $73K (2021)
EW Ned Torian
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2021)
Neal R Pellis PhD
Secretary, Sciadv & Director
On filings since 2020
6.6 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $73K, to Lawrence Levy (President/Dir). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation
How much does Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation give each year?
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation gave $12.0M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $27.7M across 3 grants.
Where does Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation operate?
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $500K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation's EIN?
Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0001952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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