Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $904,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$904,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $671,250 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $747,260 | 17 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $671,250 | 23 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $904,500 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $285,000 |
| New York | 5 | $279,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $275,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Foundation | Endowment music series | $250,000 |
| Penn State the Behrend College | Logan music at noon series endowment | $250,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | General purposes | $100,000 |
| A Gift for Music | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Opera Orlando | General purposes | $50,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | General purposes | $45,000 |
| School City of East Chicago | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Warren County Summer Music School | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Mississippi Writers Guild | Writing project | $15,000 |
| Struthers Library Theatre | Special education project | $15,000 |
| Tetra String Quartet | General purposes | $15,000 |
| State University of New York at Fredonia | Bicentennial fund | $10,000 |
| Chautauqua Foundation | Ccva exhibition program | $7,500 |
| Together We Dance | General purposes | $7,000 |
| State University of New York at Fredonia | Holiday sounds recording project | $5,000 |
| The Florida Alliance for Arts Education | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marty W Merkley
- Mary Laughlin Jensen
- Mary Henderson Palmer
- Lisa M Hughes Esq
Questions people ask
Does Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation give?
$904,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marty W Merkley (Director/President & Sec.), Mary Laughlin Jensen (Director/Vice President), Mary Henderson Palmer (Director/Treasurer) and Lisa M Hughes Esq (Assistant Secretary).
What does Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.