J L Foundation
J L Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all with a stated purpose of general operating support.
J L Foundation at a glance
In short: J L Foundation gave $2.2M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in California. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,190,229
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,297
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $36,777,693
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J L 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: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 746-2194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J L Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 34 grants of 93 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 23% to Colorado, 5% to Connecticut, and 1% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J L Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $151K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $151K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $247,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $204,026 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $151,049 |
| Learning Rights Law Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $131,111 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project Inc DBA Leap Goleta, CA | General Operating | $102,305 |
| Idyllwild Arts Foundation Idyllwild, CA | General Operating | $101,918 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | General Operating | $101,737 |
| Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $101,083 |
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,777,693 | $3,367,647 | $2,390,928 | $2,190,229 | 21 | $2,224,433 | $3,251,152 | $2,560,937 |
| 2024 | $35,465,131 | $1,668,262 | $2,175,429 | $2,025,654 | 22 | $2,046,854 | $1,539,687 | $2,326,491 |
| 2023 | $35,351,832 | $1,465,333 | $1,971,595 | $1,837,000 | 21 | $1,837,200 | $1,375,983 | $2,109,600 |
| 2022 | $35,858,094 | $3,717,407 | $2,106,425 | $1,975,000 | 14 | $1,981,850 | $2,076,485 | $2,150,624 |
| 2021 | $34,584,847 | $1,777,104 | $1,645,953 | $1,495,277 | 15 | — | $1,675,023 | $2,258,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J L Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — 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’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in different areas. For example, the Learning Rights Law Center says it provides legal representation, advocacy, and training to promote equal access to public education for students with disabilities or who experience discrimination. Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services says it provides social, educational, and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. The California Institute of the Arts describes its work as multidisciplinary arts education, while the Pacific Council on International Policy says it convenes thought leaders to discuss global issues and develop actionable solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $2,190,229. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, $247,000 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, $204,026 to the Pacific Council on International Policy, $151,049 to the UCLA Foundation, and $131,111 to the Learning Rights Law Center. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James B Lovelace as treasurer, Jeffrey K Lovelace as president, and Robert W Lovelace as secretary.
J L Foundation is led by Jeffrey K. Lovelace, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey K. Lovelace
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Lovelace
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Lovelace
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 J L Foundation
How much does J L Foundation give each year?
J L Foundation gave $2.2M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 22 grants.
What is J L Foundation's typical grant size?
J L Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $104,297, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J L Foundation that year got $151K on average.
Where does J L Foundation give grants?
J L Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does J L Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J L Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J L Foundation's largest grantees?
J L Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($500,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic ($247,000) and Pacific Council on International Policy ($204,026), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J L Foundation?
J L Foundation reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (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 J L Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J L 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 J L Foundation's EIN?
J L Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4129163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does J L Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). J L Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-l-foundation-morg_6802c1f3353645468d363667ef2c31ab
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