Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation
The Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports $111,000 in grants to 12 organizations, including community development, educational, public media, environmental, wildlife conservation, health, religious, and arts organizations.
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation gave $111K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,000
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,250
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,663,960
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% 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 Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Mar, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Randolph Area Community Development ($37K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (33% of grant dollars), Vermont (33%), Washington, DC (14%), Maryland (11%), and Texas (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $99K (2020) to $120K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Area Community Development Randolph, VT | Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Christopher's Church Gladwyne, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Episcopal Community Services of Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| NPR Foundation Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation INC Annapolis, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Protection of Rihnos IN | $5,000 |
| Texas Public Radio San Antonio, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,663,960 | $138,967 | $146,045 | $111,000 | 12 | $118,198 | $112,520 | $112,863 |
| 2023 | $1,659,916 | $102,832 | $123,379 | $102,000 | 9 | $108,728 | $88,189 | $103,647 |
| 2022 | $1,679,303 | $103,490 | $130,862 | $105,000 | 13 | $111,822 | $89,552 | $104,296 |
| 2021 | $1,707,127 | $211,423 | $142,884 | $120,000 | 13 | $127,249 | $195,828 | $120,201 |
| 2020 | $1,638,587 | $21,645 | $118,003 | $99,000 | 1 | — | $21,508 | $100,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Randolph Area Community Development describes its mission as strengthening the region’s social and economic assets, including through affordable housing and environmental preservation. The Episcopal Academy says it challenges and nurtures mind, body, and spirit to inspire students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as saving the Bay, while the African Wildlife Foundation says it works to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Texas Public Radio says its mission is to engage, inspire, and inform its community and the wider world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $111,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $37,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest grant was $37,000 to Randolph Area Community Development in Vermont. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Episcopal Academy, St Christopher’s Church, Episcopal Community Services of the, and NPR Foundation; $7,000 to Chesapeake Bay Foundation; and $5,000 each to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, African Wildlife Foundation, Texas Public Radio, and Trustees of Boston University. The Philadelphia Museum of Art received two grants of $3,500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David D Langfitt Esq, Frank D Langfitt, and Dr John T Langfitt as trustees.
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David D. Langfitt Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank D. Langfitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Langfitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn Payne Langfitt (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation
How much does Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation give each year?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation gave $111K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 9 grants.
What is Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation give grants?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (33%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Randolph Area Community Development ($37,000), Episcopal Academy ($10,000) and St Christopher's Church ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's EIN?
Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6757723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas & Carolyn Langfitt 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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