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Long Family Education Foundation at a glance

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Long Family Education Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$2.0M
Granted FY2025still arriving
16
Grants FY2025still arriving
11
States reached
$1.6M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0197% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Education$7.0MHuman Services$584kReligion$200kRecreation & Sports$70kArts & Culture$45kHealth$29kPhilanthropy$25kYouth Development$10kOther$0
02FY2025 · 16 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k12 grants · $22k
  • $10k–50k2 grants · $20k
  • $250k+2 grants · $2.0M
$1,000
Median grant
11
States reached
$18M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL$1,633,180
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL$331,000
BOSTON COLLEGE$10,000
SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL$10,000
CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA$7,500
BJB FOUNDATION$5,000
DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG$5,000
YOUNG AMERICANS FOUNDATION$1,000
WARTBURG COLLEGE$565
CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK$500
PRIESTS OF SACRED HEART$500
Individual grant recipient$500
HOLY FAMILY RADIO$500
TUNNELS TO TOWERS FOUNDATION$282
GOOD COUNCIL$100
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $568k) land where the poverty rate runs at 8%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 2% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%THE CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $507k → 8%GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES: $10k → 17%THE CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $9k → 8%THE CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $8k → 8%CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $8k → 8%CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $8k → 8%CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $7k → 8%THE CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $7k → 8%CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA: $5k → 8%MARANATHA CARLISLE: $500 → 8%MARANATHA CARLISLE: $500 → 8%MARANATHA CARLISLE: $500 → 8%MARANATHA-CARLISLE: $500 → 8%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
WI
MI
NY
MA
IA
IN
PA
NJ
CO
VA
MD
TN
DC
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

96%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$7.6M · 39 repeat orgs$310k to everyone else

39 repeat relationships: 10 still active in FY2025, 29 since wound down; 6 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

39
34

Total granted

$7.6M
$308k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+37%
+39%

Still filing today

59%
35%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $3k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
EducationHuman ServicesArts & CulturePublic BenefitFood & NutritionHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • YM
    YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE
    8× · 2017–2025 · $556k · revenue +9%
  • FU
    Fordham University
    7× · 2017–2023 · $403k · revenue +47%
  • TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
    8× · 2017–2025 · $94k · revenue +70%

Funded once

  • SP
    SAINT PATRICK PARISH
    one grant, 2023 · $176k
  • MU
    MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
    one grant, 2017 · $15k
  • CC
    Colorado Christian Universitygraduated
    one grant, 2017 · $10k · revenue +50%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Albright College

As a diverse community of learners, we cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience.

Education
2
Carleton College

See schedule o.founded in 1866, carleton college is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of 2,007 students located in the historic river town of northfield, minnesota. nationally recognized as the nation's top college for…

Education
3
Gettysburg College

Gettysburg college is a residential, undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences.

Education
4
Delaware Valley University

See schedule o.we are inspired by the ideals of our founder who, in 1896, emphasized respect for all people and ideas, who honored knowledge with practice, progress and the common good. our historical commitment to experiential learning…

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5
John Carroll University

As a jesuit catholic university committed to academic rigor, inclusive excellence, and care for the whole person, john carroll university inspires individuals of intellect and character to learn, lead and serve in the community and…

Education
6
Point Park University

Provides innovative education in a dynamic urban setting. dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement,we prepare students of diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, skill,and experience to lead meaningful lives as informed…

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7
Lycoming College

The mission of lycoming college is to provide a distinguished baccalaureate education in the liberal arts and sciences within a coeducational, supportive, and residential setting.

Education
8
Augustana College

Rooted in the liberal arts & sciences & lutheran expression of the christian faith, & is committed to offering a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit, & body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership & service…

Education
9
Capital University

Capital university transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences.

Education
10
Boston Architectural College

The bac is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

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11
Association of Catholic Colleges and University

The association of catholic colleges and universities, founded in 1899, serves as the collective voice of u.s catholic higher education. through programs and services, the association strengthens and promptes the catholic identity and…

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12
University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a…

Education
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Fordham University; the most unlike its peers is Bjb Foundation. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

39 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 39 of the 80 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
6
Early backer (in before they grew)
39/39
Grantees still filing
28/39
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL: $4,352,524 · OtherSAINT PATRICK SCHOOLTRINITY HIGH SCHOOL: $1,638,000 · OtherTRINITY HIGH SCHOOL+51 more: $641,907 · Other+51 moreFordham University: $403,200 · EducationFordham U…TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE: $93,500 · EducationTRUSTEES …VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY: $87,500 · EducationVILLANOVA…THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA: $30,000 · Education+13 more: $69,437 · Education+13 moreYOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE: $556,250 · Human Services+2 more: $12,000 · Human ServicesBJB FOUNDATION: $25,000 · PhilanthropyCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH BALLET: $14,000 · Arts & CultureCARLISLE REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: $4,000 · Arts & CultureAMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC: $2,500 · Arts & CultureASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY: $4,497 · Public BenefitSUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY: $2,500 · Public BenefitSUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH: $5,000 · Youth Development
Other$6,632,431Education$683,637Human Services$568,250Philanthropy$25,000Arts & Culture$20,500Public Benefit$6,997Youth Development$5,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetYOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE: $556,250 over 8y, 10% of budgetFordham University: $403,200 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetTRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE: $93,500 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetVILLANOVA UNIVERSITY: $87,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA: $30,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetBJB FOUNDATION: $25,000 over 4y, 2.0% of budgetCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH BALLET: $14,000 over 5y, 0.2% of budgetWARTBURG COLLEGE: $10,565 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetColorado Christian University: $10,293 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetRIPON COLLEGE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCEDAR CREST COLLEGE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetJUNIATA COLLEGE: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetGOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWILSON COLLEGE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HAMILTON LIBRARY ASSOC: $10,000 over 5y, 0.3% of budgetTHE ARC OF CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES: $6,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetCARLISLE AREA FAMILY LIFE CENTER: $5,650 over 4y, 1.8% of budgetSUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH: $5,000 over 1y, 1.3% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $4,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY: $4,497 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA: $4,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetMIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES: $4,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetCARLISLE REGIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: $4,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetSUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY: $2,500 over 4y, 1.3% of budgetAMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC: $2,500 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetMARANATHA CARLISLE: $2,000 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetHARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION: $1,859 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA #544: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCARLISLE ARTS LEARNING CENTER INC: $1,150 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetMILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $1,106 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK: $700 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetEMPLOYMENT SKILLS CENTER: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetINNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC: $500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetHILLSDALE COLLEGE: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $414 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: $200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTURNING POINT USA INC: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE ↗
  • Who funds Fordham University ↗
  • Who funds TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA ↗
  • Who funds BJB FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH BALLET ↗
  • Who funds WARTBURG COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds Colorado Christian University ↗
  • Who funds RIPON COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds CEDAR CREST COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds JUNIATA COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES ↗
  • Who funds WILSON COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HAMILTON LIBRARY ASSOC ↗
  • Who funds THE ARC OF CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES ↗
  • Who funds CARLISLE AREA FAMILY LIFE CENTER ↗
  • Who funds SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH ↗
  • Who funds ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC ↗
  • Who funds ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Foundation for En…United Way of Carlisl…Partnership for Bette…United Way of the Cap…The Donald B and Doro…Lancaster County Comm…Ppl FoundationThe Warrell Corporati…McCormick Family Fdn …Members 1st Charitabl…Adams County Communit…The Philadelphia Foun…
The Foundation for Enhancing CommunitiesPA23.5× affinity9 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County · Partnership for Better Health · United Way of the Capital Region · The Donald B and Dorothy L Stabler Foundation · Lancaster County Community Foundation · Ppl Foundation · The Warrell Corporation Foundation · McCormick Family Fdn Agent 80397 · Members 1st Charitable Foundation · Adams County Community Foundation Inc · The Philadelphia Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Long Family Education Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Long Family Education Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 12%
  • Johns Hopkins University: 12% of income from government
  • Trustees of Boston College: 3% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 80 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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The unnamed billions
grants reported with no recipient in the public record
The regranting layer
51% of grant dollars land in the regranting layer
The DAF merry-go-round
$9.7B circulates between donor-advised funds
The endowment market
who holds foundation money, and what just moved
The camps
funders cluster by geography, not ideology
By state
where grant money is based, and what stays home