Bill Long Foundation

The Bill Long Foundation is a membership-powered community foundation that gives grants to support projects and activities in Oberlin that address basic human needs or enrich cultural life. Membership in the foundation is open to all. Members elect volunteer trustees who manage all operations and award grants based on the vote of members attending the annual meeting.

The Bill Long Foundation (BLF) provides small grants to projects and activities that meet basic human needs or enrich the cultural life of the Oberlin community and its environment. Some funds ($2000) are set aside each year for grants to encourage groups and activities that respond to changing needs in our community but have not received funds in previous years. Grants in 2016 totaled $25,000 and ranged from $250 to $3,500.