Keesal Young & Logan Charitable
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Long Beach, California. The foundation was launched by the lawyers of Keesal, Young & Logan, a law firm, as part of the firm's commitment to community improvement. Since its inception, the foundation has donated nearly $7 million to charities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$62K
-46.8% YoY
Grant Count
28
-24.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-29.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keesal Young & Logan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $37 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Youth development
- Human services
- Community development
- Aquariums
Grantmaking
The foundation made 114 grants in 2024. Grant sizes typically range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
Grant Range
s typically range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with some grants made to organizations in Pennsylvania and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent)
- Total revenues: $80,143
- Total expenses: $87,341
- Total assets: $0
- Total giving: $62,281
2023
- Revenue: $5,660
- Expenses: $207,000
- Total assets: $230
- Total liabilities: $257,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $230 | $409 |
| Revenue | $80,143 | $5,659 | $389,122 |
| Expenses | $87,341 | $207,455 | $120,499 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $62,281 | $117,098 | $120,229 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $37 | $96 | $148 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Memorial Medical Center Foundation ($7,500), Rancho Los Alamitos ($6,000), Aquarium of the Pacific ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR STUTTERING ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BIXBY KNOLLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LONG BEACH LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,991 |
| CCEJ LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF ALASKA STATE TROOPERS ANCHORAGE, AK | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| INDIANAPOLIS PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION FORTVILLE, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| LONG BEACH BLAST LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,250 |
| LONG BEACH CAMERATA SINGERS LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $950 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marilyn Whitcomb — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL A KEESAL JR | PRES & DIR | 1 | — |
| J STEPHEN YOUNG | SECTY/VP/DIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL M GLESS | VP/ASST SECTY | 1 | — |
| PETER R BOUTIN | VP/ASST SECTY | 1 | — |
| JOHN D GIFFIN | DIR | 1 | — |
| NEAL S ROBB | DIR | 1 | — |
| BEN SUTER | DIR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In July 2024, Skip and Beth Keesal were awarded Keys to the City of Long Beach by Mayor Rex Richardson in recognition of their extraordinary philanthropy and service to the community.
Skip Keesal honored by the Long Beach Public Library FoundationFrequently Asked Questions
What does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Arts and culture • Education • Health • Youth development • Human services • Community development • Aquariums
How do I apply for a grant from Keesal Young & Logan Charitable?
The foundation made 114 grants in 2024. Grant sizes typically range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Recent grantees include: • Memorial Medical Center Foundation ($7,500) • Long Beach Public Library Foundation ($5,000) • Aquarium of the Pacific ($5,000) • Thea Foundation The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Where does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with some grants made to organizations in Pennsylvania and New York.
What size grants does Keesal Young & Logan Charitable award?
In 2024, Keesal Young & Logan Charitable awarded 28 grants totaling $62K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Keesal Young & Logan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $37 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Keesal Young & Logan Charitable's EIN?
Keesal Young & Logan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0458127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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