Chris Long Foundation
The Chris Long Foundation is a St. Louis, MO–based private foundation that mobilizes athlete ambassadors and partners to expand clean water access and educational equity through initiatives like Waterboys, directing funding to implementing partners.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-sized implementing nonprofit working in clean water access or educational equity with multi-state reach and an established track record of partnership and measurable outcomes.
Good Fit
- • Direct program alignment with clean water access or education equity work.
- • Capacity to implement programs at scale or through partner networks.
- • Existing relationships with athlete-ambassador initiatives or prior collaboration with known grantees.
- • History of measurable program delivery and clear budget needs for general operating or program support.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in six different states (TX, PA, NC, CA, DC, VA), showing a multi-state/national footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funded roughly seven to nine distinct independent nonprofits across water and education causes; dollars are concentrated in a few large grants, but the recipient list itself is moderately diverse for the funder’s size.
New Applicants
Although new grantees do appear in the most recent year, the foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected partners and practice appears invitation-driven, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a direct introduction or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
