The LJ Family Foundation
The LJ Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Henrico, Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists $190,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations in Virginia and other states, with recipients working in areas including river and bay conservation, childhood cancer, aquatics, and other charitable causes.
The LJ Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The LJ Family Foundation gave $190K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Virginia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,273
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,221,958
- +4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% 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 LJ Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 823 Arlington Circle, Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 314-1123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LJ Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Founders Pledge ($35K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 21% to Tennessee, 18% to California, 8% to Pennsylvania, and 8% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The LJ Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 327% 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 $137K (2020) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Pledge San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| VCU Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of James River Park Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community East Tenne Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nova of Virginia Aquatics Richmond, VA | Charitable | $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 | $2,221,958 | $52,362 | $186,879 | $190,000 | 11 | $190,000 | $55,483 | $58,136 |
| 2024 | $2,128,894 | $227,335 | $173,493 | $166,000 | 13 | $167,057 | $220,899 | $178,191 |
| 2023 | $2,075,052 | $236,117 | $196,806 | $187,000 | 13 | $187,776 | $227,087 | $166,151 |
| 2022 | $2,033,675 | $347,015 | $173,450 | $172,000 | 16 | $172,725 | $346,290 | $191,105 |
| 2021 | $1,860,110 | $68,092 | $187,429 | $174,000 | 11 | — | $53,508 | $186,054 |
| 2020 | $1,979,447 | $115,590 | $147,662 | $137,000 | 9 | — | $105,628 | $159,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LJ Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K 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 include support for conservation organizations, cancer-related organizations, an aquatics organization, and other charitable recipients. The James River Association describes its mission as guarding the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to “Save the Bay.” ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation says it works to make life better for children with cancer and their families in Virginia. NOVA of Virginia Aquatics says it strives to develop qualities that will make young people leaders, using discipline in pursuit of excellence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $190,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest listed grants were $35,000 to Founders Pledge; $30,000 each to St Jude Research Hospital and VCU Massey Cancer Center; $20,000 to James River Association; and $15,000 each to Against Malaria Foundation and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Other listed recipients included ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, Friends of James River Park, Cancer Support Community East Tenne, NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, and St Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Loucinda Long McLean, W Jackson Long Jr, and Jack Inscoe as trustees.
The LJ Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Loucinda Long McLean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Jackson Long Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Inscoe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 LJ Family Foundation
How much does The LJ Family Foundation give each year?
The LJ Family Foundation gave $190K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $166K across 13 grants.
What is The LJ Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The LJ Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The LJ Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The LJ Family Foundation give grants?
The LJ Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants).
Does The LJ Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The LJ Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The LJ Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The LJ Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Founders Pledge ($35,000), St Jude Research Hospital ($30,000) and VCU Massey Cancer Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The LJ Family Foundation?
The LJ Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The LJ Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for conservation organizations, cancer-related organizations, an aquatics organization, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LJ Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The LJ Family Foundation's EIN?
The LJ Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6352749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The LJ 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The LJ Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lj-family-foundation-morg_5ed0d3c380f74662833dca96ba39e970
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