The Longaberger Family Foundation
The Longaberger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $191K. Net investment income was $99K.
The Longaberger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Longaberger Family Foundation gave $191K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,000
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,222
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,891,671
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Longaberger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Woodrow Wilson Center ($50K). Together the top 9 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 58 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Longaberger Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2024) to $357K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodrow Wilson Center Washington, DC | Support seminar that encourages congressional staffers to debate key global issues | $50,000 |
| Ohio Domestic Violence Network Columbus, OH | Support General Operations | $35,000 |
| International Republican Institute Washington, DC | Freedom Award Fundraiser - Unrestricted Funds | $30,000 |
| Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church East St Louis, IL | FAO Fund Supports | $25,000 |
| Transitions Inc Covington, KY | Muskinghum County Community Foundation Support Fund | $25,000 |
| Muskingum County Animal Shelter Zanesville, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| OSU Foundation Stillwater, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| My Stealthy Freedom New York, NY | Support Supports Iranian Women's Basic Right to Choose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Dresden Parks Inc Dresden, OH | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,891,671 | $148,658 | $292,440 | $191,000 | 9 | $223,815 | $98,553 | $190,023 |
| 2023 | $3,037,563 | $265,944 | $356,215 | $245,260 | 9 | $283,728 | $217,629 | $185,243 |
| 2022 | $3,182,390 | $225,465 | $457,142 | $357,000 | 16 | $410,840 | $183,754 | $193,742 |
| 2021 | $3,336,781 | $241,056 | $296,189 | $203,267 | 15 | $252,093 | $199,454 | $225,078 |
| 2020 | $2,581,706 | $178,239 | $304,938 | $206,767 | 9 | — | $143,755 | $222,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Longaberger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Longaberger Family Foundation is led by Tamala Longaberger, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamala Longaberger
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$44K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Claire Kaido
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Matthew Kaido
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2023) → $12K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Tamala Longaberger (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Longaberger Family Foundation
How much does The Longaberger Family Foundation give each year?
The Longaberger Family Foundation gave $191K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 9 grants.
What is The Longaberger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Longaberger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Longaberger Family Foundation give grants?
The Longaberger Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (24%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Longaberger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of The Longaberger Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Longaberger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Longaberger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Woodrow Wilson Center ($50,000), Ohio Domestic Violence Network ($35,000) and International Republican Institute ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Longaberger Family Foundation?
The Longaberger Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Longaberger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Longaberger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1575931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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