Longwood Gardens Inc
Longwood Gardens Inc is a private foundation based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Its mission centers on bringing joy and inspiration through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning; its work includes horticulture, education, research, land stewardship, and community engagement.
Longwood Gardens Inc at a glance
In short: Longwood Gardens Inc gave $458K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Virginia. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $457,830
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,906
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,450,972,520
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Longwood Gardens Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Longwood Gardens does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. The website separately describes donation requests for two complimentary admission tickets and an application process for eligible Title I school trips.
- Review Cycle
- The Fall 2026 Title I school grant application deadline is October 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Deadline
- The Fall 2026 Title I school grant application deadline is October 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 501, Kennett Square, PA 19348-0501
Phone: (610) 388-1000
Website: https://www.longwoodgardens.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Longwood Gardens Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seed Your Future ($250K). Together the top 10 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 98 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Virginia (55%) and Pennsylvania (44%), with 1% in Maryland and less than 1% in Washington, DC. The largest 2025 grant went to Seed Your Future in Alexandria, Virginia; the second-largest went to Longwood Fire Company in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Longwood Gardens Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $489K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Your Future Alexandria, VA | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Longwood Fire Company Kennett Square, PA | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| American Public Gardens Association Kennett Square, PA | Operational Support | $35,000 |
| Kennett Collaborative Kennett Square, PA | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Chester County Economic Development Council Exton, PA | Event Sponsorship; Operational Support | $11,630 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Alumni Assn of Lincoln Univ Silver Spring, MD | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community of Greater Kennett Area Kennett Square, PA | Operational Support | $4,000 |
| American Boxwood Society Boyce, VA | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,450,972,520 | $100,974,376 | $143,400,342 | $457,830 | 23 | $110,717,715 | $14,680,798 |
| 2024 | $1,462,686,705 | $121,041,310 | $111,666,358 | $489,109 | 23 | $154,406,703 | $29,677,402 |
| 2023 | $1,345,826,130 | $72,037,073 | $101,502,276 | $439,702 | 23 | $134,161,217 | $11,451,799 |
| 2022 | $1,303,150,390 | $89,650,252 | $95,882,524 | $312,756 | 20 | $118,879,696 | $28,761,538 |
| 2021 | $1,437,882,296 | $93,650,257 | $85,851,009 | $425,800 | 9 | — | $35,146,947 |
| 2020 | $1,061,058,911 | $67,126,419 | $76,393,257 | $73,050 | 9 | — | $10,754,146 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Longwood Gardens states that it is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, bringing joy and inspiration through nature, conservation, and learning. Its stated vision includes making beauty accessible to all and enriching society through learning and training programs, research, stewardship of the land, and community engagement. Its strategic plan also emphasizes horticultural experiences, mission-focused programs, community wellbeing, and responsible stewardship of financial resources.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Seed Your Future says its mission is to promote horticulture and inspire people to pursue plant-related careers. Longwood Fire Company says it provides fire protection and ambulance services in Chester County. Kennett Collaborative says it works to enhance the economic, community, and social vitality of the Kennett area. Other grantees include cultural, historic-preservation, health, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Longwood Gardens reported 23 grants totaling $457,830. Grants ranged from $300 to $250,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards were $250,000 to Seed Your Future for operational support and $100,000 to Longwood Fire Company for operational support. Other notable grants included $35,000 to the American Public Gardens Association for operational support and $20,000 to Kennett Collaborative for sponsorship.
The website also describes a Longwood Grant for Title I Schools. It provides free return-admission coupons to eligible students visiting on an educator-guided or self-guided field trip; this is support for school-trip participants, rather than a grant program for outside organizations. For the Fall 2026 cycle, transportation reimbursement funds are no longer available. The listed application deadline is October 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
For donation requests from nonprofits and charities, Longwood says an approved request receives two complimentary general-admission tickets only; requests must include a copy of the organization’s request on letterhead. It does not support political organizations, political parties, or organizations that would suggest it supports or opposes a controversial issue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul B. Redman as President and CEO and Dennis Fisher as Chief Financial and Risk Officer. Listed board officers include Jane G. Pepper, Chair; Jason Pride, Ann C. Rose, and Margaretta K. Stabler, Vice Chairs; Margaret L. Laird, Secretary; and C. Porter Schutt III, Treasurer. Michael Bontrager and Elizabeth Cartmell are listed as trustees.
Longwood Gardens Inc is led by Paul B. Redman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul B. Redman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$614K (2020) → $825K (2025)
Jane G. Pepper
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin F. Du Pont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blaine T. Phillips Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Du Pont Tobias
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory S. Wolcott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bontrager
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McCracken Peck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin W. Morgan PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Hutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie J. Sill CFA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Lunger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cartmell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubree K. Murray
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerret Van S. Copeland
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Fisher CPA
Chief Financial & Risk Officer
Vice President Administrator & CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial & Risk Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$272K (2020) → $393K (2025)
Ann C. Rose
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Porter Schutt III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pride
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret L. Laird PhD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaretta K. Stabler
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Garrett Van S. Copeland (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas K. Whitford (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James C. Collins Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robin W. Morgan Pho (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $825K, to Mr Paul B Redman (President and CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Longwood Gardens Inc
How much does Longwood Gardens Inc give each year?
Longwood Gardens Inc gave $458K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $489K across 23 grants.
What is Longwood Gardens Inc's typical grant size?
Longwood Gardens Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $19,906, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Longwood Gardens Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Longwood Gardens Inc give grants?
Longwood Gardens Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kennett Square, PA (9 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Longwood Gardens Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of Longwood Gardens Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (10 grants) and "Event Sponsorship" (5 grants).
Who are Longwood Gardens Inc's largest grantees?
Longwood Gardens Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Seed Your Future ($250,000), Longwood Fire Company ($100,000) and American Public Gardens Association ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Longwood Gardens Inc?
Longwood Gardens Inc reported $1.5B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $101.0M.
What does Longwood Gardens Inc fund?
Longwood Gardens states that it is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, bringing joy and inspiration through nature, conservation, and learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Longwood Gardens Inc?
Longwood Gardens does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Longwood Gardens Inc's EIN?
Longwood Gardens Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0110625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Longwood Gardens Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Longwood Gardens Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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