Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation
The IM Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $137,500 to organizations working in areas including wildlife care, animal welfare, reproductive health, poverty alleviation, and racial justice.
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation at a glance
In short: Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,500
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,838,891
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (28% 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 Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2049 Century Park East Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 785-6145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. California received the largest share, at 28%, followed by Virginia (19%), New York (16%), Oregon (13%), and Alabama (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $113K (2021) to $166K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Culver City Comm Culver City, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Community in Action Ontario, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Abigail Dees Donor Advised Fund San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Ontario, OR | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| National Center for San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Fdn Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tap Animal Project Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,838,891 | $469,299 | $187,460 | $137,500 | 22 | $178,656 | $460,401 | $187,773 |
| 2023 | $2,547,767 | $129,135 | $180,636 | $140,000 | 20 | $173,162 | $121,631 | $166,492 |
| 2022 | $2,609,056 | $214,179 | $214,672 | $166,000 | 24 | $199,369 | $205,858 | $170,078 |
| 2021 | $2,630,408 | $413,966 | $154,216 | $113,000 | 23 | $125,595 | $382,267 | $178,835 |
| 2020 | $2,369,558 | $115,641 | $188,588 | $150,750 | 26 | — | $92,013 | $159,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing leadership in comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. The Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights. Community in Action describes its work as alleviating poverty and enhancing public health and welfare through education, training, and opportunities to work and live with dignity.
Wildlife and animal-focused grantees include the California Wildlife Center, which says it protects native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and conservation; Blue Mountain Wildlife, which provides care for injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife, primarily birds of prey; and FOUR PAWS International, whose stated mission is to be a global voice for animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $137,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed awards were $25,000 to the Nature Conservancy for general operating expenses; $20,000 each to Culver City Comm and Planned Parenthood Federation of America for general operating support; and $10,000 each to Community in Action for general operating support and the Southern Poverty Law Center for general operating expenses.
Other 2024 grants included $6,000 to Abigail Dees Donor Advised Fund; $5,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Western, National Center for, and Rocky Mountain Elk Fdn; $4,000 to TAP Animal Project Inc; $3,000 to the California Wildlife Center and the Elephant Sanctuary; and $2,500 each to Blue Mountain Wildlife, Transgender Law Center, and FOUR PAWS International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexandra T Dees as president and C Abicail Dees as secretary.
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation is led by Alexandra T. Dees, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra T. Dees
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Abicail Dees
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation
How much does Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation give each year?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation gave $138K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 20 grants.
What is Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's typical grant size?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,250, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation give grants?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ontario, OR (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's largest grantees?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($25,000), Culver City Comm ($20,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's EIN?
Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4192075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Im Eleanor Lloyd Dees 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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