Longshadow Foundation
Longshadow Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa. It made 12 grants totaling $22,000 in 2024; the listed awards went to organizations with purposes described as charitable.
Longshadow Foundation at a glance
In short: Longshadow Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,833
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $447,787
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Longshadow Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Susan H. Butler Ritts. No formal application form is required. The filing says the foundation gives preference to requests that help fulfill its mission statement.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there is no deadline for requests.
- Deadline
- The filing states there is no deadline for requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan H Butler Ritts
Mailing address: 4995 Radford Ct, Dubuque, IA 52002
Phone: (563) 557-4446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Longshadow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dubuque Symphony Orchestra ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 20% to recipients in Wisconsin, and 5% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Longshadow Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 340% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2022) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Museum of Art Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $3,250 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company Spring Green, WI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Players Theatre Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Four Mounds Foundation Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Crescent Community Health Center Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Loras College Boulder Junction, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aquinas Communications Inc Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447,787 | $33,505 | $23,650 | $22,000 | 12 | $22,000 | $31,855 | $19,400 |
| 2023 | $437,932 | $10,761 | $21,287 | $19,692 | 8 | $19,692 | — | $19,892 |
| 2022 | $448,458 | $12,402 | $6,040 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $3,367 | $19,488 |
| 2021 | $442,096 | $209,439 | $6,450 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $25,263 | $14,321 |
| 2020 | $239,107 | $115,395 | $1,435 | — | — | — | $38,151 | $8,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Longshadow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in music, visual arts, education, historic and natural resource preservation, Catholic programming, health, and community services, as reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions.
For example, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to engage the tri-state community and enrich quality of life through live musical performances and educational programs. The Dubuque Museum of Art describes its mission as presenting collections, exhibitions, and programming to excite, engage, and educate, and building partnerships that enhance the role of the arts in the community. Four Mounds Foundation says it works to preserve the Four Mounds Estate’s natural, architectural, and historical resources, educate through hands-on opportunities, and serve through leadership, stewardship, and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $22,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,125.
The largest awards included $5,000 to the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, $3,250 to the Dubuque Museum of Art, and $2,500 each to Lookingglass Theatre Company and the University of Dubuque. Other listed recipients included American Players Theatre ($1,500), Four Mounds Foundation ($1,250), and Crescent Community Health Center, Loras College, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Aquinas Communications, Dubuque Rescue Mission, and Camp Manito-wish ($1,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan H. Butler Ritts and Edwin E. Ritts Jr. as directors.
Longshadow Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
EDWIN E RITTS Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Butler Ritts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Longshadow Foundation
How much does Longshadow Foundation give each year?
Longshadow Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is Longshadow Foundation's typical grant size?
Longshadow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,125, and its average grant was $1,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Longshadow Foundation give grants?
Longshadow Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubuque, IA (8 grants) and Boulder Junction, WI (2 grants).
Does Longshadow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Longshadow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Longshadow Foundation's largest grantees?
Longshadow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dubuque Symphony Orchestra ($5,000), Dubuque Museum of Art ($3,250) and Lookingglass Theatre Company ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Longshadow Foundation?
Longshadow Foundation reported $448K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Longshadow Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in music, visual arts, education, historic and natural resource preservation, Catholic programming, health, and community services, as reflected in the grantees’ own descriptions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Longshadow Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to contact Susan H. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Longshadow Foundation's EIN?
Longshadow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1448202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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