Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation
The Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $183,000 through 17 grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including hunger relief, humanitarian aid, health care, and family support.
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation gave $183K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Pennsylvania. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,000
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,765
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $361,354
- -25.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% 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 Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 234-5908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Womens Center & Shelter of Greater PGH ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Pennsylvania accounted for 36% of grant dollars, New York 18%, and Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia 11% each. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 683% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2025) to $188K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Center & Shelter of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $20,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Portville Presbyterian Church Portville, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Smile Train Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Church Crawfordsvlle, IN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Julie a Bryant Foundation Mars, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Ministries Inc Baytown, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,354 | $69,244 | $191,346 | $183,000 | 17 | $185,821 | $64,770 | $27,217 |
| 2024 | $483,053 | $56,453 | $196,069 | $188,000 | 16 | $191,056 | $51,682 | $34,202 |
| 2023 | $622,473 | $33,630 | $198,713 | $188,000 | 16 | $191,779 | $27,758 | $39,096 |
| 2022 | $787,578 | $1,038,232 | $188,093 | $188,000 | 13 | $188,000 | $38,139 | $38,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as leveraging community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide and providing emergency relief and long-term community development. Smile Train says it works to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts.
Other 2025 recipients include Christian Health Service Corps, which describes its work as supporting Christian hospitals and providing healthcare and training in multiple countries; Jubilee Association, which describes its purpose as public assistance to underprivileged individuals; and Ronald McDonald House Charities, which says it helps families stay close to children receiving medical care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $183,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $25,000 to Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and $20,000 each to The Salvation Army, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, American Red Cross, World Vision, and Portville Presbyterian Church. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert H. Long as chairman and manager; Patricia J. Long, Jefferson D. Long, Jason A. Long, Amanda Buonamici, and Jacob R. Long as members; and BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation is led by Robert H. Long, Chairman & Manager since 2019 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert H. Long
Chairman & Manager
Chairmain & Manager → Chairman & Manager, 2019
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Amanda Buonamici
Member
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jacob R. Long
Member
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jason A. Long
Member
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jefferson D. Long
Member
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Long
Member
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bny Mellon (2018–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $7K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation
How much does Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation give each year?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation gave $183K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 16 grants.
What is Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,765, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation give grants?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Womens Center & Shelter of Greater PGH ($25,000), The Salvation Army ($20,000) and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation reported $361K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as leveraging community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Patricia Long Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3918136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Robert and Patricia Long Family 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS October 10, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 10, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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