The Longview Foundation
The Longview Foundation is a private foundation based in Newman, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists charitable grants to organizations and individuals, including 4-H groups, churches, the American Cancer Society, and scholarship recipients.
The Longview Foundation at a glance
In short: The Longview Foundation gave $92K across 85 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,850
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 85
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,081
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $88,155
- +248.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Longview Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 377, Newman, IL 61942
Phone: (217) 837-2012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Longview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clark County 4-H Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
312 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 309 grants of 312 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 3% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Longview Foundation gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $72K (2020) to $173K (2023). In 2025 it made 85 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County 4-H Foundation Marshall, IL | Donation | $4,300 |
| American Cancer Society Chicago, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Edgar County 4-H Association Paris, IL | Donation | $2,550 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| St Joseph United Methodist Church St Joseph, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Success Christian Church Paris, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wesley Chapel Newman, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Victory Church Camargo, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Gibson City Gibson City, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Church Allerton Allerton, IL | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,155 | $180,655 | $117,804 | $91,850 | 85 | $117,320 | $531 | $3,603 |
| 2024 | $25,304 | $110,638 | $145,128 | $114,025 | 93 | $144,595 | $455 | $2,714 |
| 2023 | $59,794 | $100,780 | $184,641 | $172,580 | 75 | $184,278 | $762 | $5,179 |
| 2022 | $143,655 | $241 | $121,277 | $134,916 | 8 | $120,931 | $220 | $11,384 |
| 2021 | $264,691 | $250,089 | $139,927 | $139,600 | 51 | $139,600 | $72 | $4,092 |
| 2020 | $154,529 | $50,178 | $72,033 | $72,000 | 52 | — | $145 | $7,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Longview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 reported direct charitable activity in 2025 as “Educational Conference - Farm Preservation 2025.” Its listed grants include donations and scholarships. The American Cancer Society, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 85 grants totaling $91,850. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,300, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $4,300 to Clark County 4-H Foundation, $3,000 to the American Cancer Society, and $2,550 to Edgar County 4-H Association. Other listed grants include $1,000 scholarships to four individual recipients, and Grant North, and $1,000 donations to St Joseph United Methodist Church, Success Christian Church, Wesley Chapel, and Victory Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A Albin as president, William A Coolley as treasurer, Mary Thompson as secretary, and Cori Richardson as director.
The Longview Foundation is led by David A. Albin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Albin
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Richardson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William A. Coolley
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John S. Albin (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Perry S. Albin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marjorie A. Albin (2020) — Vice President
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 Longview Foundation
How much does The Longview Foundation give each year?
The Longview Foundation gave $92K across 85 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 93 grants.
What is The Longview Foundation's typical grant size?
The Longview Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,081, across 85 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Longview Foundation give grants?
The Longview Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Paris, IL (7 grants), Danville, IL (6 grants), Gibson City, IL (4 grants) and Champaign, IL (4 grants).
Does The Longview Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 85 grants with a stated purpose on The Longview Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (80 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Longview Foundation's largest grantees?
The Longview Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Clark County 4-H Foundation ($4,300), American Cancer Society ($3,000) and Edgar County 4-H Association ($2,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Longview Foundation?
The Longview Foundation reported $88K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Longview Foundation fund?
The foundation reported direct charitable activity in 2025 as “Educational Conference - Farm Preservation 2025.” Its listed grants include donations and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Longview Foundation?
The foundation 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 Longview Foundation's EIN?
The Longview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1402686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Longview Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Longview Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-longview-foundation-morg_2f61ff5404004a67b57ccc71992f1825
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