Longview Foundation
Longview Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its stated mission is to help build a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world by equipping young people with global perspectives and understanding of worldwide political, social, and environmental issues.
Longview Foundation at a glance
In short: Longview Foundation gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,159,100
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,159,100
- +21981.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,159,100
- Total assets
- $17,299,614
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% 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 Longview Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. The program information describes an eligibility quiz, a short Letter of Intent, and a full proposal by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (651) 466-8710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Longview Foundation
Global Perspectives in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Professional Development Grant
Longview Foundation
Amount
US $10,000 - US $22,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovations in International Education
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Longview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
618 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 585 grants of 618 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Minnesota and Washington, D.C.; these examples do not establish the foundation’s overall geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Longview Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $4.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $3,159,100 |
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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 | $17,299,614 | $4,605,883 | $3,439,158 | $3,159,100 | 1 | $3,181,604 | $4,377,902 | $2,739,885 |
| 2023 | $16,129,130 | $971,246 | $3,081,633 | $2,875,600 | 201 | $2,895,259 | $824,392 | $2,361,492 |
| 2022 | $18,228,319 | $922,558 | $4,876,924 | $4,660,500 | 216 | $4,680,341 | $780,551 | $2,459,114 |
| 2021 | $22,182,762 | $738,918 | $2,807,314 | $2,607,600 | 1 | $2,628,856 | $597,226 | $2,729,680 |
| 2020 | $24,470,470 | $2,841,487 | $4,036,480 | $3,884,700 | 199 | — | $2,726,779 | $2,412,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Longview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports efforts to expand teachers’ global knowledge and skills, strengthen global dimensions in K–12 education, and build capacity for international education. Its programs include Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Grants and Innovations in International Education. The teacher-preparation program gives preference to institutions connected to state or citywide systemic efforts and to those using online courses for pre-service education or professional development.
Past grantees include educational, environmental, hunger-relief, community, and conservation organizations. For example, Dunwoody College of Technology describes its mission as building opportunities for graduates’ careers, leadership, and civic engagement. Friends of the Mississippi River says it works to protect, restore, and enhance the river and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, while the National Parks Conservation Association describes its mission as protecting America’s national parks for present and future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,159,100, made to “SEE ATTACHED” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for general operating support. In 2023, it reported 201 grants totaling $2,875,600. Among the 2023 grantees were Dunwoody College of Technology ($177,000), Friends of the Mississippi River ($122,000), Second Harvest Heartland ($111,500), Greater Twin Cities United Way ($110,000), and The Minneapolis Foundation ($90,000). Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $3.2 million.
The program information describes a process beginning with an eligibility quiz and a short Letter of Intent; full proposals are by invitation only. The Global Perspectives in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Professional Development Grant lists an award range of $10,000–$22,000; its program summary also describes grants of up to $30,000 for multi-institution initiatives. Proposals are assessed for factors including collaboration, reach, integration of global perspectives into teacher education, evaluation of impact, and plans for sustainability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lucy Crosby-Mitchell as president; Eleanor R. Crosby, Robert F. Crosby, Mary Crosby-Dolan, and Eleanor Crosby-Winston as directors; and David P. Crosby as secretary/treasurer.
Longview Foundation is led by Lucy Crosby-Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lucy Crosby-Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Crosby-Winston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor R. Crosby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Crosby-Dolan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Crosby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David P. Crosby
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Longview Foundation
How much does Longview Foundation give each year?
Longview Foundation gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 201 grants.
How large is Longview Foundation?
Longview Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Longview Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports efforts to expand teachers’ global knowledge and skills, strengthen global dimensions in K–12 education, and build capacity for international education. Its programs include Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Grants and Innovations in International Education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Longview Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Longview Foundation make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. Listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Minnesota and Washington, D.C.; these examples do not establish the foundation’s overall geographic focus.
What is Longview Foundation's EIN?
Longview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1957581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Longview 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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