The Philip & Barbara Long Family
The Philip & Barbara Long Family is a private foundation based in Selbyville, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $80,050, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
The Philip & Barbara Long Family at a glance
In short: The Philip & Barbara Long Family gave $80K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,050
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,213
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,925,858
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% 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 Philip & Barbara Long Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33534 Ocean Tide Lane, Selbyville, DE 19975
Phone: (410) 430-3694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip & Barbara Long Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tidal Health Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland; the remaining reported shares were less than 1% in New Mexico and less than 1% in Massachusetts. The listed 2025 grants include recipients in Salisbury and Fruitland, Maryland, as well as a grant to the American Cancer Society in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Philip & Barbara Long Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2025) to $122K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tidal Health Foundation Salisbury, MD | Medical Research | $35,000 |
| Child & Family Foundation Salisbury, MD | Early Intervention | $11,000 |
| Asbury Child Development Center Salisbury, MD | Playground | $9,000 |
| Appalachian Service Project Salisbury, MD | Outreach | $5,500 |
| One Year to Empowerment Salisbury, MD | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Found of Eastern Shore Salisbury, MD | Student Grants and Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Life Crisis Center Salisbury, MD | Lega; Services | $2,000 |
| St Francis De Sales Churchschool Salisbury, MD | Non Profit Religious | $1,750 |
| Falcons Youth Sports Fruitland, MD | Children & Youth | $1,600 |
| Coastal Hospice Salisbury, MD | Palliative Care | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,925,858 | $170,353 | $107,383 | $80,050 | 19 | $80,050 | $70,043 | $92,062 |
| 2024 | $1,862,888 | $122,145 | $128,039 | $107,480 | 24 | $107,480 | $64,241 | $110,752 |
| 2023 | $1,868,782 | $87,857 | $128,307 | $108,700 | 22 | $108,700 | $58,767 | $103,699 |
| 2022 | $1,909,232 | $206,486 | $141,020 | $122,200 | 19 | $122,200 | $105,462 | $111,281 |
| 2021 | $1,843,766 | $164,862 | $115,366 | $96,250 | 18 | — | $55,161 | $108,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip & Barbara Long Family reported a distributable amount of $92K 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 medical research, early intervention, a playground, outreach, student grants and scholarships, legal services, children and youth, palliative care, and education.
Among its grantees, Life Crisis Center describes its mission as improving community quality of life through crisis intervention and violence prevention. Coastal Hospice says it promotes dignity and quality of life for patients and families facing life-limiting conditions. Village of Hope says it promotes self-sufficiency and improves quality of life among at-risk women and children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $80,050. Grants ranged from $200 to $35,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $35,000 to Tidal Health Foundation for medical research, $11,000 to Child & Family Foundation for early intervention, $9,000 to Asbury Child Development Center for a playground, and $5,500 to Appalachian Service Project for outreach. Other grants included $5,000 to One Year to Empowerment, $2,000 to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for student grants and scholarships, $2,000 to Life Crisis Center for legal services, and $1,500 to Coastal Hospice for palliative care. Village of Hope received $1,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julia L. Gardner, C. Galen Gardner, Angela McLaughlin, and Ryan McLaughlin as directors.
The Philip & Barbara Long Family's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
C. Galen Gardner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia L. Gardner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ryan McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Philip & Barbara Long Family
How much does The Philip & Barbara Long Family give each year?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family gave $80K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 24 grants.
What is The Philip & Barbara Long Family's typical grant size?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,213, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip & Barbara Long Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Philip & Barbara Long Family give grants?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, MD (13 grants).
Does The Philip & Barbara Long Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Philip & Barbara Long Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The Philip & Barbara Long Family's largest grantees?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family's largest 2025 grantees include Tidal Health Foundation ($35,000), Child & Family Foundation ($11,000) and Asbury Child Development Center ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip & Barbara Long Family?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Philip & Barbara Long Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for medical research, early intervention, a playground, outreach, student grants and scholarships, legal services, children and youth, palliative care, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip & Barbara Long Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Philip & Barbara Long Family's EIN?
The Philip & Barbara Long Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3713283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Philip & Barbara Long Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Philip & Barbara Long Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-philip-and-barbara-long-family-morg_6067771bfd074b1f93e81ea6687a5dab
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