The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $14,000 to charitable organizations.
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc gave $14K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $777.778), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,000
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $778
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $216,597
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% 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 Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc
- 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: 301 W Gravers Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 496-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Friends of the Wissahickon Inc ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (62%), followed by New Jersey (16%), Michigan (7%), Tennessee (4%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 352% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 183% 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 $3K (2021) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of the Wissahickon Inc Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Roman Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Activities | $1,300 |
| Camp Tecumseh Pittstown, NJ | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $1,250 |
| The Parade Company (Turkey Trot) Detroit, MI | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Face to Face Inc Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Athenaeum of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Trustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | To Support Organization's Activities | $500 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $500 |
| St Pauls Church Conshohocken, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,597 | $4,094 | $18,062 | $14,000 | 18 | $14,000 | $62 | $7,666 |
| 2023 | $230,565 | $3,043 | $14,031 | $9,710 | 13 | $9,710 | $2,151 | $7,629 |
| 2022 | $241,553 | $102,548 | $13,753 | $10,350 | 12 | $10,350 | $47,022 | $6,373 |
| 2021 | $925,750 | $4,438 | $6,244 | $3,100 | 6 | $3,100 | $1,294 | $3,497 |
| 2020 | $927,556 | $2,432 | $6,404 | $3,500 | 4 | — | $2,287 | $2,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 reported grants include support for organizations whose own missions include conserving the Wissahickon Valley’s natural beauty and wildness (The Friends of the Wissahickon), meeting community members’ basic needs (Face to Face Inc), and fostering learning and cultural engagement (The Athenaeum of Philadelphia). The Stowe Land Trust describes its mission as conserving scenic, recreational, and productive farm and forest lands for the benefit of the greater Stowe community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $14,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median grant of $500. Among the largest were $2,500 to The Friends of the Wissahickon, $2,000 to the Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia, $1,300 to Roman Catholic High School, and $1,250 to Camp Tecumseh. Other reported grants included $500 each to Face to Face Inc and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Longstreth and Elizabeth Longstreth as directors “as required,” and Amanda L Gardiner and Hadley L Peterson as directors.
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda L. Gardiner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Longstreth
Director As Required
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hadley L. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Longstreth
Director As Required
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc
How much does The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc give each year?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc gave $14K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 13 grants.
What is The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $778, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc give grants?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Charitable Activities" (14 grants).
Who are The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Friends of the Wissahickon Inc ($2,500), Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia ($2,000) and Roman Catholic High School ($1,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc reported $217K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc?
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 Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2974092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc 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.
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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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