The Langdon Foundation
The Langdon Foundation is a private foundation based in Southington, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to organizations including a church, a hospital foundation, an arts organization, and other charitable recipients.
The Langdon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Langdon Foundation gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $584.563), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,353
- +53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $585
- +53.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $182
- Total assets
- $96,481
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (78% 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 The Langdon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 628-9302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Langdon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Catherine of Siena Church ($6K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Connecticut 78%, Massachusetts 14%, District of Columbia 5%, Alabama 3%, and Maryland 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Langdon Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Church Trumbull, CT | Charitable Contribution | $5,730 |
| Sisters of Saint Benedict Center Still River, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | Charitable Contribution | $519 |
| MoCA CT Westport, CT | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| ASPCA Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $420 |
| 100 Club of Connecticut Glastonbury, CT | Charitable Contribution | $250 |
| Progenia Research Foundation Peabody, MA | Charitable Contribution | $250 |
| Ewtn Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $250 |
| St Catherine Church Coat Drive Trumbull, CT | Charitable Contribution | $114 |
| Irelands Great Hunger Museum of Fa Fairfield, CT | Charitable Contribution | $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 | $96,481 | $11,127 | $9,352 | $9,353 | 16 | $9,352 | $6,444 | $9,286 |
| 2023 | $93,326 | $5,727 | $6,142 | $6,085 | 16 | $6,085 | $3,747 | $7,257 |
| 2022 | $94,009 | $5,754 | $2,811 | $2,762 | 4 | $2,763 | $4,071 | $6,813 |
| 2020 | $89,691 | $5,375 | $1,618 | $1,580 | 2 | — | $2,767 | $4,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Langdon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Bridgeport Hospital Foundation says it supports Bridgeport Hospital and activities of the Yale New Haven Health System. MoCA CT describes its work as presenting contemporary visual arts exhibitions, music performances, and arts education. Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $9,353. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $5,730, with a median of $182. Among the largest reported grants were $5,730 to St Catherine of Siena Church in Trumbull, Connecticut; $1,000 to Sisters of Saint Benedict Center in Still River, Massachusetts; $519 to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation; and $500 to MoCA CT. Other reported recipients included ASPCA ($420), 100 Club of Connecticut ($250), Progenia Research Foundation ($250), and EWTN ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lorenzo W Langdon and Thomas P Langdon as trustees.
The Langdon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lorenzo W Langdon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P Langdon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Langdon (2020–2023) — Executive Director
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 The Langdon Foundation
How much does The Langdon Foundation give each year?
The Langdon Foundation gave $9K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 16 grants.
What is The Langdon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Langdon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $182, and its average grant was $585, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Langdon Foundation give grants?
The Langdon Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Trumbull, CT (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Fairfield, CT (2 grants).
Who are The Langdon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Langdon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Catherine of Siena Church ($5,730), Sisters of Saint Benedict Center ($1,000) and Bridgeport Hospital Foundation ($519), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Langdon Foundation?
The Langdon Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Langdon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Bridgeport Hospital Foundation says it supports Bridgeport Hospital and activities of the Yale New Haven Health System. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Langdon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Langdon Foundation's EIN?
The Langdon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0004951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Langdon 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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