Long Arc Foundation
Long Arc Foundation is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports $83,400 in grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community philanthropy, health, food access, and support for people experiencing violence.
Long Arc Foundation at a glance
In short: Long Arc Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,400
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,415
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,588,281
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Long Arc Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Pleasant Plains Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (678) 925-9459
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Long Arc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($25K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (32%), Pennsylvania (30%), New York (16%), New Jersey (15%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Long Arc Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 456% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Radiant Collaborative Fund | $25,000 |
| Mosaic Health Center Inc Clarkston, GA | General & Unrestricted | $23,500 |
| Myriad USA Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| United Way of Passaic County Paterson, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Women Donors Network San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Facial Pain Association Inc Suwanee, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity Inc Maplewood, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,150 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Su Cedar Knolls, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manavi Inc New Brunswick, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,588,281 | $333,611 | $103,438 | $83,400 | 13 | $95,731 | $573,719 | $79,651 |
| 2024 | $1,358,108 | $783,152 | $88,031 | $77,750 | 8 | $88,030 | $340,311 | $46,802 |
| 2023 | $662,987 | $-249,417 | $65,988 | $54,500 | 5 | $64,288 | $830 | $39,156 |
| 2022 | $978,392 | $156,614 | $30,280 | $15,000 | 2 | $24,280 | $516,079 | $24,709 |
| 2021 | $852,058 | $892,085 | $40,027 | $30,000 | 2 | $40,027 | $26,069 | $4,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Long Arc Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Fistula Foundation says it works to treat obstetric fistula and train surgeons; Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity describes its work as increasing access to fresh, healthy food in Essex County, New Jersey; and Manavi says it assists and counsels South Asian women affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $83,400. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $25,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for the Radiant Collaborative Fund, $23,500 to Mosaic Health Center for general and unrestricted purposes, $13,500 to MYRIAD USA for general and unrestricted purposes, and $8,500 to United Way of Passaic County for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $3,500 to Women Donors Network and $2,500 to the Fistula Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danisha Patel as director, president, secretary, and treasurer, and Manish Patel as director.
Long Arc Foundation is led by Danisha Patel, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danisha Patel
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manish Patel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Long Arc Foundation
How much does Long Arc Foundation give each year?
Long Arc Foundation gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 8 grants.
What is Long Arc Foundation's typical grant size?
Long Arc Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,415, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Long Arc Foundation give grants?
Long Arc Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and New York (16%).
Does Long Arc Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Long Arc Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Long Arc Foundation's largest grantees?
Long Arc Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($25,000), Mosaic Health Center Inc ($23,500) and Myriad USA Inc ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Long Arc Foundation?
Long Arc Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Long Arc Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Long Arc Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Long Arc Foundation's EIN?
Long Arc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2700410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Long Arc Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Long Arc Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/long-arc-foundation-morg_9875be4576d9434086f4b20b432aa3f9
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