Long Ridge Foundation
Long Ridge Foundation is a family-run California 501(c)(3) created in 2021 and based in San Francisco. Its filing type is a private foundation. The foundation says it directs resources toward a more equitable society by investing in organizations and efforts that strengthen democratic institutions and support justice, dignity, and a voice for all people.
Long Ridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Long Ridge Foundation gave $905K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,024
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,633
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $158,156
- +174.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- 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 Ridge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 78068, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 205-9025
Website: https://www.longridgefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Long Ridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEN America ($150K). Together the top 10 received $710K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 42 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in California (45%), New York (30%), Washington, DC (19%), Kentucky (3%), and Louisiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Long Ridge Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $633K (2021) to $995K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEN America New York, NY | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Black Men Vote Washington, DC | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Ignite Oakland, CA | program support | $75,000 |
| 826 Valencia Inc San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Futures Without Violence San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| KIND Inc Washington, DC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Legal Services for Children San Francisco, CA | Public Support | $50,000 |
| Multiplier San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $35,000 |
| US Mexico Border Philanthropy San Diego, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $158,156 | $1,018,690 | $918,084 | $905,024 | 19 | $907,402 | $17,801 | $11,942 |
| 2023 | $57,550 | $1,035,115 | $1,000,481 | $995,000 | 15 | $998,589 | $30,087 | $6,323 |
| 2022 | $19,478 | $56 | $6,036 | — | — | $6,036 | — | $1,151 |
| 2021 | $25,500 | $682,812 | $657,354 | $632,813 | 8 | $657,354 | — | $763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Long Ridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 aim is to help individuals and communities access the resources they need to thrive. Its website lists organizations it supports, including 826 Valencia, Black Men Vote, Human Rights First, IGNITE, and the US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. Human Rights Watch describes its work as investigating and publicizing abuses and pressing those with power to respect rights and secure justice. IGNITE says it works to build a diverse movement of young women prepared to use their political power. KIND describes its work as providing legal representation and other assistance to unaccompanied children involved in proceedings under U.S. immigration laws. Legal Services for Children says it provides free legal representation and social-work services to children and youth. 826 Valencia describes its work as supporting students’ writing skills and helping teachers engage students in writing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $905,024. Grants ranged from $10,024 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $150,000 to PEN America, $125,000 to Black Men Vote, and $100,000 to Human Rights Watch, each for program support. Other notable grants included $75,000 to IGNITE; $50,000 each to 826 Valencia, Futures Without Violence, KIND, and Legal Services for Children; and $35,000 to Multiplier.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Anne Burnett, Jason Kestrel Burnett, and Sierra Laura Burnett Clark as directors; Christopher Milo Burnett as president; James Gareth Clark as treasurer; and Ipek Sarac Burnett as secretary.
Long Ridge Foundation is led by Christopher Milo Burnett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Milo Burnett
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kestrel Burnett
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Anne Burnett
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sierra Laura Burnett Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ipek Sarac Burnett
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Gareth Clark
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ridge Foundation
How much does Long Ridge Foundation give each year?
Long Ridge Foundation gave $905K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $995K across 15 grants.
What is Long Ridge Foundation's typical grant size?
Long Ridge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,633, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Long Ridge Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Long Ridge Foundation give grants?
Long Ridge 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 (30%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Long Ridge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Long Ridge Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are Long Ridge Foundation's largest grantees?
Long Ridge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PEN America ($150,000), Black Men Vote ($125,000) and Human Rights Watch ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Long Ridge Foundation?
Long Ridge Foundation reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $907K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Long Ridge Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to help individuals and communities access the resources they need to thrive. Its website lists organizations it supports, including 826 Valencia, Black Men Vote, Human Rights First, IGNITE, and the US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Long Ridge Foundation?
Long Ridge Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check longridgefoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Long Ridge Foundation's EIN?
Long Ridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3132564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Long Ridge 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Long Ridge Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/long-ridge-foundation-morg_83f5fc77bd6e47ed8f5e4f70ed7cab91
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