Longwood Gardens Inc
Invitation OnlyKennett Square, Pennsylvania · EIN 51-0110625 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$458K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Your Future | Alexandria, VA | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Longwood Fire Company | Kennett Square, PA | Operational support | $100,000 |
| American Public Gardens Association | Kennett Square, PA | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Kennett Collaborative | Kennett Square, PA | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Chester County Economic Development Council | Exton, PA | Event sponsorship; operational support | $11,630 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Alumni Assn of Lincoln Univ | Silver Spring, MD | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community of Greater Kennett Area | Kennett Square, PA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| American Boxwood Society | Boyce, VA | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Lch Health and Community Services | Kennett Square, PA | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Mushroom Festival | Kennett Square, PA | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Wyck Historic House and Garden | Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | West Chester, PA | Event sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Chester County Hero Fund | Downingtown, PA | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern Chester County | Kennett Square, PA | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Kennett After-School Assocation | Kennett Square, PA | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Kennett Education Foundation | Kennett Square, PA | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Merrymead Farm | Lansdale, PA | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | Washington, DC | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce | West Grove, PA | Event sponsorship | $900 |
| Challenger Little League of Lancaster County | Lancaster, PA | Event sponsorship | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $457,830 | 23 |
| 2023 | $489,109 | 23 |
| 2022 | $439,702 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622089349100672
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0110625
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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