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John F Long Foundation Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 86-6052431. Reported 134 grants totalling $635,495 to 114 organizations across tax years 2022-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$3,000median grant
$635,495granted, 2022-2024
114organizations funded
43%of grantees funded again the next year
$8,594,578assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. John F Long Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $3,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $4,000; the smallest was $240 and the largest $68,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
4 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
106 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
18 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
2 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
1 grant
$50,000 - $100,000
3 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation-Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$68,000112022
Arizona Center for Nature ConservationPhoenix, AZ$52,000112023
Challenge Foundation Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ$50,000112024
United Cerebral Palsy Assoc of Central AzPhoenix, AZ$25,000112023
St Marys Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZ$17,000112024
Center for the Rights of Abused ChildrenPhoenix, AZ$11,500222024
Assistance League of Phoenix ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$11,000332024
Northland Hospice and Palliative Care IncFlagstaff, AZ$10,000332024
Valley View Community Food BankSun City, AZ$10,000112024
Oral Educational Opportunities for Hearing ImpairedPhoenix, AZ$9,500332024
Rosies House a Music Academy for ChildrenPhoenix, AZ$9,000332024
Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County IncKingman, AZ$8,000222024
Desert Mission Food BankPhoenix, AZ$7,500112024
Planned Parenthood Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ$7,500112024
Arizona Agriculture Education Foundationffa FoundationGlendale, AZ$7,000222024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AzPhoenix, AZ$7,000222024
Habitat for Humanity Central ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$6,500222024
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank IncAvondale, AZ$6,000222024
ElainePhoenix, AZ$6,000112024
Girl Scout Council Inc - Arizona Cactus PinePhoenix, AZ$6,000222023
Maryvale Bridge United Methodist ChurchPhoenix, AZ$6,000222023
Hispanic Leadership Forum Del Oeste IncPeoria, AZ$5,500222024
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley IncPhoenix, AZ$5,000112024
Christian Life Outreach Inc - Moms PantryPhoenix, AZ$5,000112022
Creighton Community Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ$5,000112024
Detour Company Theater IncScottsdale, AZ$5,000112024
Flagstaff Family Food CenterFlagstaff, AZ$5,000112024
Laveen Baptist ChurchLaveen, AZ$5,000112024
Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County IncPhoenix, AZ$5,000112022
Live the SolutionTucson, AZ$5,000112024
Meals of JoyLitchfield Park, AZ$5,000112024
Save the Family Foundation of ArizonaMesa, AZ$5,000222023
Saving Amy IncPhoenix, AZ$5,000112024
Society of St Vincent De Paul Charity Dining RoomPhoenix, AZ$5,000112022
West Valley Mavericks Foundation IncLitchfield Park, AZ$5,000112023
ValleylifePhoenix, AZ$4,250112024
A New Leaf IncMesa, AZ$4,000112024
Angels on PatrolPhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Arizona YWCA Metropolitan PhoenixGlendale, AZ$4,000112024
Aspiring Youth AcademyScottsdale, AZ$4,000112024
Billys Place IncGlendale, AZ$4,000112024
Dress for Success PhoenixPhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Glendale Community Welfare FoundationGlendale, AZ$4,000222024
Homeless Youth Connection IncPhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Laveen Elementary School DistrictLaveen, AZ$4,000112024
Lowell ObservatoryFlagstaff, AZ$4,000112024
New Pathways for Youth IncPhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Treasure HouseGlendale, AZ$4,000112024
Valley Youth TheatrePhoenix, AZ$4,000112024
Amanda Hope Rainbow AngelsPhoenix, AZ$3,500112024
Arizona Golf and Life Skills IncPhoenix, AZ$3,500112024
Phoenix Parks FoundationPhoenix, AZ$3,500112024
Sleep in Heavenly PeacePacatello, ID$3,500112024
The Center for Victims of TortureTucson, AZ$3,500112024
Friends of Public Radio ArizonaTempe, AZ$3,225112024
Arizona Science CenterPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Calvary United Methodist ChurchPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Child Crisis ArizonaMesa, AZ$3,000112024
Childrens Museum of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Chrysalis Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Educare ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112022
Foothills Food BankCave Creek, AZ$3,000112024
Gpvcat IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Gabriels AngelsPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Girl Scoutsarizona Cactuspine Council IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Homeward BoundMesa, AZ$3,000112024
Hunkapi Programs IncScottsdale, AZ$3,000112024
Lions Camp Tatiyee IncLakeside, AZ$3,000112024
Mission of Mercy IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Mitchell Swaback Charities IncPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Musical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Ryan HousePhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Saavi Services for the BlindTucson, AZ$3,000112024
Spotlight Youth TheatreGlendale, AZ$3,000112024
The Joy BusPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
The SingletonsPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Upward for Children and FamiliesPhoenix, AZ$3,000112024
Wham Art AssociationSurprise, AZ$3,000112024
Arizona Agriculture Education Foundation-FFA FoundationGlendale, AZ$2,500112022
Arizona Crisis Team IncPrescott Valley, AZ$2,500112024
Arizona Friends of Foster ChildrenPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Central Arizona Shelter Services IncPhoenix, AZ$2,500112022
Homeless Id ProjectPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Junior Achievement of ArizonaTempe, AZ$2,500112024
Kid in the Corner IncScottsdale, AZ$2,500112024
Maine Consolidated School DistrictParks, AZ$2,500112024
New Life CenterGoodyear, AZ$2,500112024
Northwest Christian SchoolPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Ocj KidsPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Phoenix Community Toolbank IncPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
The Foster AlliancePhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Thomas Road Baptist ChurchPhoenix, AZ$2,500112024
Tucson Arizona Boys ChorusTucson, AZ$2,500112024
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center IncScottsdale, AZ$2,500112024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$2,000112022
Foundation for Blind ChildrenPhoenix, AZ$2,000112024
Free Arts for Abused Children of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$2,000112022
Greater Vail Community ResourcesVail, AZ$2,000112024
Mikid Mentally Ill Kids in DistressPhoenix, AZ$2,000112024
Phoenix Performing Arts Center IncPhoenix, AZ$2,000112024
The Opportunity TreePhoenix, AZ$2,000112024
Valley of the Sun YMCAPhoenix, AZ$2,000112024
Wheel FunSedona, AZ$2,000112024
Chandler Youth TheatreChandler, AZ$1,500112024
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona IncScottsdale, AZ$1,500112022
Packages From HomeGlendale, AZ$1,500112024
Rose Resources Outreach to Safeguard the ElderlyTempe, AZ$1,500112024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central & Northern Az IncPhoenix, AZ$780222023
Arizona Historical SocietyTempe, AZ$500112024
Careers Through Culinary Arts ProgramazPhoenix, AZ$240112023

16 of 114 (14%) received money in more than one year over the 3 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 43%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

Plus 261 grants to individuals totalling $827,982 -- scholarships, hardship and emergency assistance. We deliberately do not publish the names of people who received them, even though the filings do.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 92 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Human Services
24 grants
Arts & Culture
11 grants
Youth Development
9 grants
Housing & Shelter
9 grants
Education
8 grants
Health Care
4 grants
Public & Societal Benefit
3 grants
Crime & Legal
3 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202222$130,040$2,750
202316$119,980$3,000
202496$385,475$3,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 99% of this one's giving went to organizations in Arizona. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Arizona
$632K
Idaho
$4K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

Arizona Community Foundation79 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc66 shared recipientsThunderbirds Charities53 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc50 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund50 shared recipientsAmerican Express Foundation48 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $3,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Arizona.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from John F Long Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 1118 E Missouri Ave Ste a, Phoenix, AZ, 85014. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 86-6052431 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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