The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $282,500 to charitable organizations.
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation at a glance
In short: The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation gave $283K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $282,500
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,771
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,094,892
- +10.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% 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 David and Elizabeth Long Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 706, Hobe Sound, FL 33475
Phone: (646) 623-4873
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Martin County ($85K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 126 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hobe Sound, Florida. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (46%), Maryland (27%), Virginia (18%), North Carolina (4%), and Wyoming (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $167K (2022) to $283K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $84,750 |
| St Timothy's School Stevenson, MD | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs Jackson, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Inc Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Hobe Sound Commuinty Chest Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Banner Lake Club Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,094,892 | $558,811 | $307,447 | $282,500 | 24 | $291,212 | $387,688 | $115,062 |
| 2024 | $990,262 | $213,212 | $256,303 | $230,800 | 26 | $240,368 | $197,277 | $114,608 |
| 2023 | $1,033,353 | $203,247 | $227,167 | $208,915 | 25 | $213,477 | $189,557 | $95,618 |
| 2022 | $1,057,273 | $14,807 | $187,086 | $167,300 | 24 | $172,246 | — | $103,796 |
| 2021 | $1,229,552 | $157,991 | $213,002 | $189,800 | 27 | $195,601 | $140,590 | $128,118 |
| 2020 | $1,284,563 | $72,988 | $239,456 | $210,500 | 15 | — | $58,238 | $105,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a youth-serving club, schools and a university, medical organizations, a community chest, and organizations focused on food assistance and nature education. For example, the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County describes its mission as helping young people reach their potential and prepare for the future; Hollins University describes itself as an independent liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values; and Jupiter Island Medical Clinic says it provides medical services regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $282,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $84,750, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $84,750 to Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, $75,000 to St Timothy’s School, and $50,000 to Hollins University. Other grants included $12,000 to Christ Memorial Chapel, $10,000 each to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Brain Chemistry Labs, and UNC Chapel Hill, and $7,500 to Jupiter Island Medical Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth V Long and Deborah Sexton as trustees.
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth V. Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Sexton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Long (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation
How much does The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation give each year?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation gave $283K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 26 grants.
What is The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's typical grant size?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $11,771, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation give grants?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (27%) and Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hobe Sound, FL (10 grants), Lake Forest, IL (5 grants) and Lake Bluff, IL (2 grants).
Does The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's largest grantees?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Martin County ($84,750), St Timothy's School ($75,000) and Hollins University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a youth-serving club, schools and a university, medical organizations, a community chest, and organizations focused on food assistance and nature education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's EIN?
The David and Elizabeth Long Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4004262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David and Elizabeth Long 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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