Jonathan Logan Family Foundation
The Jonathan Logan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. It supports organizations working to advance social justice through investigative journalism, documentary film, and arts & culture.
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jonathan Logan Family Foundation gave $10.1M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $137K), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,147,991
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,135
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $91,557,286
- +25.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (25 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jonathan Logan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Grant proposals are by invitation only, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3003 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 540-7774
Website: https://jonathanloganfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan Logan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Venture Fund ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,591), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
308 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 308 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Washington, DC (38%), California (26%), New York (12%), Illinois (6%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jonathan Logan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 66 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $124K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $105K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.9M (2023) to $10.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Trusted Elections Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress San Francisco, CA | All contributions are for the general charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational activities of each donee organization | $600,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Digitization of the Black Press Archive | $551,500 |
| Voter Registration Project Washington, DC | All contributions are for the general charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational activities of each donee organization | $500,000 |
| Hopewell Fund Washington, DC | Free Election Fund | $500,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | Protecting Voter Access | $500,000 |
| Icij Washington, DC | All contributions are for the general charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational activities of each donee organization | $450,000 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | Elevate Grants and Getting Real Conference 3 Years | $400,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Digital Storytelling and Blues Initiative | $350,000 |
| Marshall Project New York, NY | All contributions are for the general charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational activities of each donee organization | $333,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,557,286 | $31,002,502 | $12,204,926 | $10,147,991 | 74 | $10,872,234 | $30,086,718 | $4,875,535 |
| 2023 | $72,767,315 | $22,532,707 | $9,766,627 | $7,875,900 | 66 | $8,574,506 | $21,642,344 | $4,717,517 |
| 2022 | $59,988,530 | $41,195,619 | $11,200,803 | $9,526,600 | 52 | $10,082,712 | $40,488,387 | $4,473,598 |
| 2021 | $30,145,608 | $5,361,136 | $10,910,825 | $10,046,636 | 55 | $10,565,630 | $5,065,941 | $4,967,558 |
| 2020 | $34,287,455 | $6,849,778 | $10,633,567 | $9,482,310 | 61 | — | $6,477,344 | $4,243,879 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan Logan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to be a catalyst for ideas and actions that illuminate the world and create positive change. Its stated focus areas are investigative journalism, documentary film, arts & culture, and Special Initiatives & President’s Fund.
Examples illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Invisible Institute describes its work as using investigative journalism to strengthen citizens’ ability to hold public institutions accountable. The First Amendment Coalition says it protects and promotes a free press, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to know. Berkeley Repertory Theatre describes its work as creating theatre that entertains and challenges audiences and inspires civic engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $10,147,991. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $75,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to New Venture Fund for the Trusted Elections Fund; $600,000 to Foundation for National Progress; and $551,500 to Howard University for digitization of the Black Press Archive. Other notable grants included $500,000 each to Voter Registration Project, Hopewell Fund, and Campaign Legal Center, and $450,000 to ICIJ.
The foundation also reported 66 grants totaling $7,875,900 in 2023 and 52 grants totaling $9,526,600 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan C. Logan as director, president, and CEO; Susanne Karin Zuerbig as treasurer and director of operations; Stewart Owen as secretary; and Lily Woodward-Logan as director.
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation is led by Jonathan C. Logan, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan C. Logan
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Karin Zuerbig
Treasurer & Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Lily Woodward-Logan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Owen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle Branch (2020) — Director · Filing note: Until 112020
- Former: Richard Alden Feldon (2020) — Secretary & Director of Programs · Filing note: Until 092020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $193K, to Susanne Karin Zuerbig (Treasurer, Director of Operations).
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Logan Family Foundation
How much does Jonathan Logan Family Foundation give each year?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation gave $10.1M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.9M across 66 grants.
What is Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $137,135, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan Logan Family Foundation that year got $124K on average.
Where does Jonathan Logan Family Foundation give grants?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (7 grants) and Berkeley, CA (7 grants).
Does Jonathan Logan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Venture Fund ($1,000,000), Foundation for National Progress ($600,000) and Howard University ($551,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,591), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan Logan Family Foundation?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation reported $91.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan Logan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to be a catalyst for ideas and actions that illuminate the world and create positive change. Its stated focus areas are investigative journalism, documentary film, arts & culture, and Special Initiatives & President’s Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan Logan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's EIN?
Jonathan Logan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2268391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jonathan Logan Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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