About Longwood University Trust
The Longwood University Trust was incorporated in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to support the educational and charitable purposes of Longwood University; its primary function is to receive and steward annual giving contributions solicited by the University.
Focus Areas
Higher educationScholarshipsAnnual giving stewardshipUniversity support
Who They Fund
Longwood University (institution)university studentsuniversity faculty and staffcampus programs and services
Funding Style
annual fund managementstewardship of donor contributionssupport for institutional advancementdirect support to university operations
About Longwood University Trust
Longwood University Trust’s recent grantmaking is defined by direct operating support to Longwood University in Farmville, with the three largest reported grants all going to the institution for operations across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern shows a funder built around sustaining the university’s day-to-day mission rather than distributing funds broadly across external nonprofits. The trust was incorporated in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to support Longwood University’s educational and charitable purposes, and its primary function is to receive and steward annual giving contributions solicited by the university. In the recent grants list, the trust gave $8,431,936 in 2023, $2,662,213 in 2024, and $3,032,812 in 2025, all to Longwood University for operations. The active scholarship program also points to a student-centered role within the institution: Longwood University Foundation Scholarships are supported through the endowment for the benefit of Longwood students, with most awards made automatically to enrolled students and a smaller number requiring essays or portfolios.
What Longwood University Trust Funds
The trust’s funding is centered on university operations, with $8,431,936 to Longwood University in 2023 and additional operating support in 2024 and 2025. That makes institutional support the clearest thread in the recent grants record. Student financial support is another visible area through the Longwood University Foundation Scholarships program, which is funded through the endowment for the benefit of Longwood students. The scholarship program is not entirely automatic: most awards go to enrolled students without extra materials, while some require essays or portfolios. The foundation’s stated focus also includes annual giving stewardship, so its role extends beyond grant distribution to managing contributions solicited by the university. Its broader purpose is tied to higher education, campus program support, and direct support for university operations, all within Longwood University’s educational and charitable mission.
How Longwood University Trust Gives
Grant size is concentrated at the high end, with p25 at $4,104,644, a median of $5,547,074, and p75 at $6,989,505. The recent record shows a recurring relationship with a single recipient: Longwood University appears in each of the top three grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025, all for operations. The trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a stewardship function tied to annual giving contributions solicited by the university. It does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The scholarship program notes that most awards are automatic, with some requiring essays or portfolios.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$14.1M
Total Assets
$1M
Total Revenue
$3.1M
Total Expenses
$3.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $4.1M and $7M, with a median of $5.5M.
25th Percentile
$4.1M
Median
$5.5M
75th Percentile
$7M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in VA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JUSTIN N POPE
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