Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderGodfrey, Illinois · EIN 43-0871463 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARGARET KOHL AND ERIN LONG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 37, GODFREY IL 62035 |
| Phone | 6182593068 |
| Form and materials | IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS ONLY CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE AREA OF FINE ARTS. THE FOUNDATION MAY AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY TO SUITABLE CANDIDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY STUDYING LIBERAL ARTS. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING A RESUME, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND A SAMPLE OF THE CANDIDATE'S WORK (IE: ARTISTIC PORTFOLIO), OR DOCUMENTATION OF PAST SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS. SELECTION WILL BE BASED SOLELY ON OBJECTIVE STANDARDS WHICH INCLUDE: PRIOR PERFORMANCE IN THE CANDIDATE'S CHOSEN FIELD; RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHERS IN THE CANDIDATE'S CHOSEN FIELD UNRELATED TO THE CANDIDATE; CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CANDIDATE AS TO MOTIVATION, CHARACTER, POTENTIAL CONTRIBURION TO COMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT TO THE CANDIDATE'S FIELD AND FINANCIAL NEED. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES CAN NOT BE RELATED TO ANY MEMBER OF THE FOU |
| Deadlines | 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL TERM |
| Restrictions | $500 PER ACADEMIC YEAR |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Church & School | Godfrey, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | Alton, IL | Theatre dept. | $10,000 |
| St Mary Church & School | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Churchill Center School | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| St Peter and Paul Church | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hope for Heroes | Billings, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crisis Food Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Children's Home | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lewis & Clark Com College | Godfrey, IL | College scholarships | $2,000 |
| Newman Catholic Center | Charleston, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Oasis Women's Center | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| River Bend Head Start | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Nature Institue | Godfrey, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Mobile Pantry | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Christmas in July | Alton, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Christmas Rivervend Family Ministries | Wood River, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $66,238 | 20 |
| 2023 | $65,208 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612469349100026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-0871463
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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