Longview Foundation for Education in
The Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding is a private foundation headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 1966, the foundation operates as a small, focused philanthropy dedicated to advancing global education in the United States. The organization employs a small team and maintains a lean operational structure to maximize impact in its core mission area.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$191K
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-27.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Longview Foundation seeks to build a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world by equipping youth with a global perspective and understanding of political, social, and environmental issues worldwide.
The foundation accomplishes this mission by supporting:
- Teacher Preparation: Internationalizing teacher preparation programs to ensure educators can deliver global education effectively
- State and District Initiatives: Building coalitions and partnerships with state and district education agencies to systematically expand global competence in K-12 education
- Innovative Programs: Supporting creative approaches to internationalizing education across the United States
The foundation's work focuses specifically on K-12 education within the United States, with an emphasis on preparing children to contribute to solutions on global issues and become informed global citizens.
Grantmaking
Most grants range between $10,000 and $20,000. The foundation expects to make fewer grants at the top of this range in any given year. Recent grant data shows typical awards between $4,550 and $29,996, with a median grant size of approximately $20,000.
Grant Range
of approximately $20,000.
How to Apply
The foundation has streamlined its grant application process. Applicants are encouraged to review the updated grant categories and application process FAQ. The foundation notes that its grant process is rigorous and that it is interested in supporting activities that have other sources of funding and can demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects throughout the United States, with recent grantmaking activity in Maryland, New York, and Texas. The foundation does not fund projects outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $4,779,002
- Total Revenues: $222,579
- Total Expenses: $472,948
- Total Giving: $191,223
- Number of Grants: 10
Additional Financial Metrics:
- Giving Rate: 8.4%
- Average Grant Amount: $16,800
- Median Grant Amount: $20,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,779,002 | $5,029,371 | $5,055,444 |
| Revenue | $222,579 | $454,549 | $707,639 |
| Expenses | $472,948 | $480,622 | $419,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $429,406 | $422,713 | $384,747 |
| Net Investment Income | $322,621 | $722,369 | $964,626 |
| Distributable Amount | $317,568 | $333,837 | $302,521 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Jennifer Manise: Executive Director
- Margaret Millar: President
Board of Trustees:
- Mohamed Abdel Kader
- Veronica Boix Mansilla
- Archer Covington (Treasurer)
- Deb Delisle
- Josephine Breese
- Nish Mani
- Adria Marquez
- Nick Rodriguez
- Heather Singmaster
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAMED ABDEL KADER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| VERONICA BOIX MANSILLA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPHINE BREESE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NISH MANI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ADRIA MARQUEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICK RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HEATHER SINGMASTER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SETH BRADY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHANNA PEEPLES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER MANISE | EX OFFICIO | 30 | $113,358 |
| MAUREEN MCLAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK TERRIEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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