The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation
Walnut Creek, California · EIN 941643626 · Private foundation
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $5.5M in giving and $138.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 304 grants for The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation (ucsf) ENDOWMENT - DIRECTOR'S INNOVATION FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1.0M | 2018 |
| California Waterfowl Association ACCELERATING RIPARIAN CARBON SEQUESTRATION | Roseville, CA | $862K | 2022 |
| Climateworks Foundation FORESTS, PEOPLE, CLIMATE INITIATIVE | San Francisco, CA | $800K | 2023 |
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. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation fund?
- The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of California San Francisco Foundation (ucsf), California Waterfowl Association, Climateworks Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation give in grants?
- The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.5M in giving. 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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