The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It funds charitable groups in accordance with the provisions of Anna Ruth Long’s will.
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc gave $110K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in West Virginia. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,012
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,001
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $753,027
- -11.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% 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 The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Dorsey Avenue Suite Ii, Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone: (304) 296-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University High School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia. The listed recipients were primarily in Morgantown, with one listed in Augusta, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University High School Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Spruce St United Methodist Church Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Morgantown Meals on Wheels Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Haiti Hope Mission Augusta, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Johns University Parish Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University High School Cross Country Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Ridge Church Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | Charitable | $5,000 |
| K-1 Alliance Bernstein Holding LP New York, NY | Charitable | $12 |
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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 | $753,027 | $73,176 | $172,187 | $110,012 | 10 | $151,898 | $53,249 | $61,968 |
| 2024 | $852,255 | $46,126 | $127,013 | $65,017 | 9 | $106,727 | $26,057 | $62,790 |
| 2023 | $933,353 | $30,520 | $121,685 | $60,008 | 8 | $102,400 | $15,589 | $59,443 |
| 2022 | $1,024,738 | $52,563 | $119,924 | $55,014 | 8 | $97,175 | $31,550 | $65,448 |
| 2021 | $1,092,434 | $147,048 | $129,810 | $65,015 | 9 | $107,461 | $124,889 | $71,995 |
| 2020 | $1,075,607 | $31,360 | $122,568 | $60,034 | 8 | — | $13,655 | $63,689 |
| 2019 | $1,167,220 | $73,536 | $164,650 | $61,020 | 8 | — | $52,918 | $69,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $62K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is funding charitable groups in accordance with the provisions of Anna Ruth Long’s will. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a high school, a church, Meals on Wheels, United Way, a mission organization, a university foundation, and other charitable organizations. The filing describes the grants’ purposes as “charitable.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $110,012. Grant amounts ranged from $12 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to University High School; $10,000 each to Spruce St United Methodist Church, Morgantown Meals on Wheels, United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, and Haiti Hope Mission; and $5,000 each to St Johns University Parish, University High School Cross Country, Chestnut Ridge Church, and WVU Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
J Bryan Edwards was listed as director/trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc is led by J. Bryan Edwards, Director & Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Bryan Edwards
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$80K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $40K, to J Bryan Edwards (Director/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc gave $110K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 9 grants.
What is The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,001, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (8 grants).
Does The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University High School ($50,000), Spruce St United Methodist Church ($10,000) and Morgantown Meals on Wheels ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc reported $753K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is funding charitable groups in accordance with the provisions of Anna Ruth Long’s will. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6623884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Anna Ruth Long Charitable Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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