John M Lloyd Foundation

LOS ANGELES, CA EIN: 36-3766003 Website

The John M Lloyd Foundation is a small family foundation based in Los Angeles, California, established in 1991. The foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to support nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$333K

-1.1% YoY

Grant Count

-5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+4.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding objectives include:

Increasing funding from public and private sectors to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both globally and domestically
Improving domestic and international policies to apply universal protections of human rights to HIV/AIDS issues, expand access to HIV/AIDS healthcare and treatment, and ensure access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS
Amplifying global awareness of HIV/AIDS and facilitating broad-based change in attitudes to reduce stigma and change behavior
Developing the leadership of organizations that fight HIV/AIDS and fostering collaborations among those organizations and leaders

The foundation also supports nonprofit organizations working toward justice in Los Angeles County, with a focus on healing, justice, and trust-based relationships with grassroots organizations.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $68,150.

How to Apply

** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Interested organizations should approach the foundation directly for more information.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in California and New York, with specific focus on cities including Calabasas, Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco. Current grants support nonprofit organizations working in Los Angeles County.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.9M (88%)

New York $270K (12%)

States

California New York

Cities

CALABASASLOS ANGELESNEW YORKOAKLANDSAN FRANCISCOVENICE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $6,792,870 (as of most recent reporting)
Total Annual Giving: $333,150 (2023 reporting year)
Annual Revenue: $194,453
Annual Expenses: $601,491
Employees: 1-3 staff members

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include East Bay Community Foundation ($68,150), Anti Police-terror Project Inc ($30,000), Dignity and Power Now ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANTI POLICE-TERROR PROJECT INC OAKLAND, CA	PROJECT SUPPORT	$30,000
ANTI POLICE-TERROR PROJECT INC OAKLAND, CA	PROJECT SUPPORT	$5,000
DIGNITY AND POWER NOW LOS ANGELES, CA	PROJECT SUPPORT	$30,000
DIGNITY AND POWER NOW LOS ANGELES, CA	PROJECT SUPPORT	$5,000
EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA	PROJECT SUPPORT	$68,150
ESSIE JUSTICE GROUP OAKLAND, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
ESSIE JUSTICE GROUP OAKLAND, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
ESSIE JUSTICE GROUP OAKLAND, CA	STAFF COUNSELING	$5,000
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH NEW YORK, NY	PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CA CHILDREN'S RIGHTS DIVISION	$5,000
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH NEW YORK, NY	PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CA CHILDREN'S RIGHTS DIVISION	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Executive Director: Melanie Havelin (20 hours per week, compensation of $105,970)
Principal Officer: Robert Estrin
Board Member: Ellis Cohen Curtis (receives $6,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MELANIE HAVELIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20	$95,528
ELIOT ESTRIN	BOARD CHAIR	2	—
GABRIELLE ZHUANG-ESTRIN	VICE CHAIR	2	—
TRISH DEVINE KARLIN	TREASURER	2	—
JESSE ESTRIN	SECRETARY	2	—
ROBERT L ESTRIN	DIRECTOR	2	—
ZOE LLOYD FOXLEY	DIRECTOR	2	—
GRIFF FOXLEY	DIRECTOR	2	—
HEIDI MAGE LLOYD	DIRECTOR	2	—
LINDA KLEIN	DIRECTOR	2	—
ELLIS COHEN CURTIS	DIRECTOR	2	$6,000

Contact Information

Website: www.johnmlloyd.org
Address: 11740 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 109 PMB 631, Los Angeles, CA 90049-6610
Telephone: 310-622-1040

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John M Lloyd Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding objectives include: 1. Increasing funding from public and private sectors to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both globally and domestically 2. Improving domestic and international policies to apply universal protections of human rights to HIV/AIDS issues, expand access to HIV/AIDS healthcare and treatment, and ensure access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS 3. Amplifying global awareness of HIV/AIDS and facilitating broad-based change in attitudes to reduce …

How do I apply for a grant from John M Lloyd Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $68,150. **Recent Activity:** In the most recent reporting year ending December 2023, the foundation reported total giving of $333,150. **Application Process:** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Interested organizations should approach the foundation directly for more information.