Long Family Foundation
The Long Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Established by John and Marilyn Long in 1992, it supports religious, educational, cultural, and research endeavors.
Long Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Long Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state California. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,730,749
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,364
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,270,848
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (18 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Long Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; grants are by invitation only, and unsolicited proposals will not be reviewed. Its website asks interested parties to submit an inquiry form and notes that it may be unable to respond directly because of the volume of requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 205, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 897-1137
Website: https://longfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Long Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Irvine Foundation ($510K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 275 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (45%), followed by New York (20%), Colorado (13%), Indiana (12%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Long Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 57 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Irvine Foundation Irvine, CA | General Support | $510,000 |
| Institute of Chinese Studies DBA China Source Littleton, CO | General Support | $200,000 |
| Praxis New York City, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Starfish Project Inc Goshen, IN | General Support | $200,000 |
| Avail NYC New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Prograce Wheaton, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | General Support | $70,000 |
| First Fruit Inc Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chinareach Wichita, KS | General Support | $35,749 |
| Bread of Life Church Torrance, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,270,848 | $2,241,041 | $2,265,752 | $1,730,749 | 57 | $2,007,708 | $568,035 | $41,343 |
| 2023 | $1,267,098 | $3,612,149 | $2,963,414 | $2,466,498 | 50 | $2,712,657 | $1,381,095 | $25,229 |
| 2022 | $742,694 | $2,109,177 | $1,840,389 | $1,402,833 | 65 | $1,630,389 | $1,381,378 | $8,666 |
| 2021 | $345,339 | $1,538,144 | $1,363,633 | $1,099,086 | 55 | $1,224,999 | $931,872 | $198 |
| 2020 | $168,942 | $-2,439,833 | $2,555,174 | $1,041,950 | 48 | — | — | $17,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Long Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, educational, cultural, and research endeavors. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Praxis describes its work as advancing faith-motivated entrepreneurship, while Starfish Project says it provides alternative employment and related support to exploited women. Biola University describes itself as a Christian university grounded in biblically centered education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $1,730,749. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $510,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included $510,000 to UC Irvine Foundation; $200,000 each to Institute of Chinese Studies DBA ChinaSource, Praxis, and Starfish Project; and $100,000 each to AVAIL NYC and ProGrace. These grants were listed for general support.
Other 2024 grants included $70,000 to Biola University, $50,000 to First Fruit Inc, $35,749 to ChinaReach, $30,000 to Bread of Life Church, $26,500 to Social Good Fund Inc, and $25,000 to China Institute in America Incorporated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vivian Mei Long as executive director; Caitlin Sandoval as secretary/treasurer; John Long as chairman; Marilyn Long as president; and Jennifer Pei and Allison Long as directors.
Long Family Foundation is led by Vivian Mei Long, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vivian Mei Long
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $194K (2024)
Marilyn Long
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Long
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Long
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pei
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Sandoval
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $26K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruben Guillen (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 $194K, to Vivian MEI Long (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Long Family Foundation
How much does Long Family Foundation give each year?
Long Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 50 grants.
What is Long Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Long Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $30,364, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Long Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Long Family Foundation give grants?
Long Family Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Solana Beach, CA (5 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Long Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Long Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Long Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Long Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uc Irvine Foundation ($510,000), Institute of Chinese Studies DBA China Source ($200,000) and Praxis ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Long Family Foundation?
Long Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Long Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, educational, cultural, and research endeavors. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Long Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; grants are by invitation only, and unsolicited proposals will not be reviewed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Long Family Foundation's EIN?
Long Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0516074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Long Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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