REVA AND DAVID LOGAN FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

CHICAGO, ILEIN 366139439 Website

Annual Giving

$12.6M+2% YoY

Grants

215

Median Grant

$43K

Organizations Funded

180

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Reva and David Logan Foundation will be a timely catalyst to initiate and support powerful innovative ideas and approaches that challenge the status quo. We encourage our grantees to think radically and act positively to alter society and the world.

Focus Areas

investigative journalismlocal and community journalismmedia capacity building and audience engagementwhistleblower and source protectionclimate and environmental investigative reportinginvestigative documentary and film festivalsperforming arts (dance and music)dance education and community dance centers

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaignfellowshipscholarshiptechnology supportrapid response fundin-kind donations (food, clothing, personal care)debt forgivenessprogram/project grants

Funded Initiatives

Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting ($100,000 + $125,000 matching), Artist Grant program (20 artists × $2,500 each), Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, various social justice and arts organizations

How to Apply

Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through Grantee Portal only. No deadlines to apply but decision takes 8-12 weeks. Should hear back within six months. Must complete LOI Eligibility Questionnaire before starting request.

Does Not Fund

Only funds 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally-sponsored individuals/organizations, or international applicants with US fiscal sponsor. Organizations must have annual operating budget under $500,000 for at least 2 of last 4 fiscal years. Work must fall within Arts, Social Justice, or Journalism areas.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+2%

$12.6M

Grants

215

Median

$43K

States

2023+4%

$12.3M

Grants

218

Median

$40K

States

2022

$11.8M

Grants

196

Median

$44K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$43K

Typical Grant (Median)

$203

Smallest

$17K

25th Pctile

$85K

75th Pctile

$300K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $17K and $85K.

Largest Recent Grants

$300K

2024

CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - 2023 & 2024

$250K

2024

BRIGHTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL

IL · IN THE GAME HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AT KELLY HIGH SCHOOL

$225K

2024

EMPOWERMENT AVENUE

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$225K

2024

LAWRENCE HALL

IL · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND STAFF INCENTIVES

$225K

2024

THE WAR HORSE

NC · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$7.4M154 grants

$1.5M15 grants

$507K6 grants

$430K4 grants

$225K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$43.1M

$12.6M(29.2%)

2023

$49.1M

$12.3M(25.1%)

2022

$52.3M

$11.8M(22.5%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.