John F Long Foundation Inc
John F Long Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona, established by the Long family in 1959. It supports local charities, schools, education events, and general community needs.
John F Long Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John F Long Foundation Inc gave $412K across 113 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. 32% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $411,700
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 113
- +17.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,643
- -9.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $7,827,025
- -0.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (36 of 113, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John F Long Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the completed foundation questionnaire and a copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Include the required financial reports and donor list when applicable, and provide a program or event budget when relevant.
- Contact
Application contact: Roberta Hoyt
Mailing address: 1118 E Missouri Ave, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: (602) 272-0421
Email: foundation@jflong.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John F Long Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Challenge Foundation Arizona Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
508 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 504 grants of 508 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 1% to recipients in Idaho. The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting local charities and community needs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John F Long Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 36 of 113 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 52% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2022) to $412K (2026). In 2026 it made 113 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Foundation Arizona Inc Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Washington Elementary School District Phoenix, AZ | Aid public school district in fulfilling their public charitable program. | $21,800 |
| St Marys Westside Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Desert Mission Inc Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $12,500 |
| The Knucklehead Foundation Glendale, AZ | Aid 501c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $11,500 |
| Valley View Community Food Bank Sun City, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| Best Buddies International Inc Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Creighton Community Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,827,025 | $505,350 | $539,581 | $411,700 | 113 | $421,976 | $393,211 | $418,626 |
| 2025 | $7,861,723 | $536,688 | $510,401 | $385,475 | 96 | $394,917 | $427,141 | $417,794 |
| 2024 | $7,835,571 | $512,479 | $534,691 | $407,312 | 96 | $417,313 | $400,324 | $415,559 |
| 2023 | $7,856,765 | $470,346 | $482,898 | $353,010 | 94 | $361,200 | $347,014 | $416,502 |
| 2022 | $7,869,779 | $471,597 | $437,143 | $317,680 | 109 | $322,796 | $362,000 | $391,974 |
| 2021 | $7,834,445 | $412,132 | $461,406 | $352,900 | 105 | — | $271,532 | $391,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F Long Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $419K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support local charities, schools, education events, and general community needs. It says grant requests should have measurable benefits and come from organizations with sound management and finances, established administrative policies, and a board of directors. It does not provide loans, startup expenses, or seed capital for private businesses, or scholarships requested by individuals.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Challenge Foundation Arizona says it helps students reach their potential through scholarships and educational support; St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance describes its work as providing nourishment and hope to Arizona communities. Other recipients included Planned Parenthood Arizona, which says it promotes sexual health and reproductive choice; Elaine, which connects underserved Arizonans to social and community services; and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, which works to help young people reach their potential. Grants also went to organizations focused on inclusive theater, meals for vulnerable seniors and veterans, and food assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 96 grants totaling $385,475. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $50,000 to Challenge Foundation Arizona Inc, $17,000 to St Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, $10,000 to Valley View Community Food Bank, and $7,500 each to Desert Mission Food Bank and Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 113 grants totaling $411,700.
The foundation’s website says applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status, submit a completed foundation questionnaire, and provide a clear, complete request consistent with its mission. Requests should state the amount and timeframe; a budget is helpful for a specific event or program. Requests of $1,000 or more, and requests from groups the foundation has not funded in the past two years, must include financial reports or statements for the past and current fiscal years and a list of past donors covering no more than two years. Its 2024 filing also lists an application questionnaire describing the charitable purpose, a copy of the 501(c)(3) letter, and financial reports as application materials. The filing states there are no deadlines and that awards are restricted to organizations with 501(c)(3) status or community programs with a geographic preference.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacob F Long as president and treasurer, Shirley Long Lewis as vice president and secretary, and James J Miller as director. The foundation’s website identifies Jacob F. Long as chairman of its board.
John F Long Foundation Inc is led by Jacob F Long, President Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jacob F Long
President Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2026)
James J MIller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Long Lewis
Vice President Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $1K, to Jacob F Long (President Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about John F Long Foundation Inc
How much does John F Long Foundation Inc give each year?
John F Long Foundation Inc gave $412K across 113 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $385K across 96 grants.
What is John F Long Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John F Long Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,643, across 113 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John F Long Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does John F Long Foundation Inc give grants?
John F Long Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (58 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (8 grants), Glendale, AZ (6 grants) and Mesa, AZ (6 grants).
Does John F Long Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 113 grants with a stated purpose on John F Long Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John F Long Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John F Long Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Challenge Foundation Arizona Inc ($25,000), Washington Elementary School District ($21,800) and St Marys Westside Food Bank Alliance ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John F Long Foundation Inc?
John F Long Foundation Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $422K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John F Long Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support local charities, schools, education events, and general community needs. It says grant requests should have measurable benefits and come from organizations with sound management and finances, established administrative policies, and a board of directors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John F Long Foundation Inc?
Submit the completed foundation questionnaire and a copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John F Long Foundation Inc's EIN?
John F Long Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6052431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). John F Long Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-f-long-foundation-inc-morg_13059f14e22b4fff86798a29f92c5b97
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