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The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

Walnut Creek, California  ·  EIN 941643626  ·  Private foundation

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.9M in annual giving against $115.6M in assets. This page documents the 304 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$115.6M
Total assets
304
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation funds

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, low-income communities.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieslow-income communitiesrural communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of California San Francisco Foundation (ucsf)
ENDOWMENT - DIRECTOR'S INNOVATION FUND
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2018
California Waterfowl Association
ACCELERATING RIPARIAN CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Roseville, CA$862K2022
Climateworks Foundation
FORESTS, PEOPLE, CLIMATE INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$800K2023
Multiplier
CLEAN GRID INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$800K2023
Windward Fund
GLOBAL METHANE HUB
Washington, DC$800K2023
Climateworks Foundation
FORESTS, PEOPLE, CLIMATE INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$800K2024
Windward Fund
GLOBAL METHANE HUB
Washington, DC$800K2024
Multiplier
CLEAN GRID INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$800K2024
Ducks Unlimited
HILL SLOUGH RESTORATION MONITORING
Memphis, TN$725K2022
Ducks Unlimited
HILL SLOUGH RESTORATION PROJECT
Memphis, TN$700K2020
Yosemite Foundation
BRIDALVEIL FALL RESTORATION PROJECT
San Francisco, CA$650K2018
California Waterfowl
CENTRAL VALLEY REFORESTATION ACCELERATING RIPARIAN CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Roseville, CA$630K2020
Girl Scouts of Northern California
THE HUB AT BOTHIN
Alameda, CA$500K2020
University of the Pacific
THOMAS J. LONG SCHOOL OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES FACILITY RENOVATION
Stockton, CA$500K2018
California Waterfowl
DELTA HABITAT PROTECT; RESTORE & ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE
Roseville, CA$500K2018

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.1M
2020$4.9M
2022$5.3M
2023$5.2M
2024$5.2M

How to apply for funding from The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at jvlf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

Does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation accept grant applications?
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation fund?
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of California San Francisco Foundation (ucsf), California Waterfowl Association, Climateworks Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation give in grants?
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.6M over 304 grants.
Where is The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation located?
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation is based in Walnut Creek, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941643626.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.