John M Lloyd Foundation
The John M Lloyd Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It was created in 1991 and makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $333,150.
John M Lloyd Foundation at a glance
In short: John M Lloyd Foundation gave $333K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $333,150
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,597
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,792,870
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John M Lloyd Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11740 San Vicente 109 Pmb 631, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 622-1040
Website: https://johnmlloyd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M Lloyd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Bay Community Foundation ($68K). Together the top 8 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 62 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in California and New York. The filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 11% to New York recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John M Lloyd Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2024) to $735K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA | Project Support | $68,150 |
| Anti Police-Terror Project Inc Oakland, CA | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Dignity and Power Now Los Angeles, CA | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Essie Justice Group Oakland, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Project Support for CA Children's Rights Division | $30,000 |
| Maldef Los Angeles, CA | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Health and Safety | $30,000 |
| Maldef Los Angeles, CA | Project Support | $15,000 |
| Anti Police-Terror Project Inc Oakland, CA | Project Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,792,870 | $777,739 | $610,549 | $333,150 | 17 | $525,632 | $694,058 | $434,302 |
| 2023 | $6,627,642 | $194,453 | $601,491 | $336,850 | 18 | $536,357 | $136,550 | $381,999 |
| 2022 | $7,047,745 | $524,988 | $552,143 | $340,000 | 9 | $476,264 | $499,828 | $390,752 |
| 2021 | $7,069,931 | $1,276,723 | $671,279 | $435,000 | 9 | $583,853 | $1,210,198 | $429,688 |
| 2020 | $6,464,591 | $1,427,789 | $934,243 | $735,000 | 9 | — | $1,184,301 | $376,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M Lloyd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s history page says it was created to seek solutions to the AIDS epidemic. Its archived grant-program page describes funding objectives that include increasing public and private funding for HIV/AIDS, improving policies related to human rights and access to care and accurate information, reducing stigma, and developing leadership and collaboration among organizations working on HIV/AIDS. The archived materials also say the foundation preferred evidence-based policy advocacy, efforts to mobilize awareness and support, and innovative approaches.
The 2024 filing lists grants for project support, general support, and public health and safety. Among the recipients, Anti Police-Terror Project describes its mission as eradicating police terror in communities of color. Dignity and Power Now describes its work as building a Black- and Brown-led abolitionist movement focused on transformative justice and healing justice. Essie Justice Group says it builds community among women with incarcerated loved ones and works to end the harms of mass incarceration. Human Rights Watch describes its work as investigating abuses, publicizing findings, and pressing for respect for rights and justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $333,150. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $68,150, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed grant was $68,150 to East Bay Community Foundation for project support. Other listed awards included $30,000 each to Anti Police-Terror Project, Dignity and Power Now, Essie Justice Group, Human Rights Watch, MALDEF, Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs, and Tides Foundation. The filing lists project support for most of these grants, general support for Essie Justice Group, and public health and safety for Tides Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melanie Havelin as executive director; Eliot Estrin as board chair; Gabrielle Zhuang-Estrin as vice chair; Trish Devine Karlin as treasurer; and Jesse Estrin as secretary. It lists Robert L Estrin, Zoe Lloyd Foxley, Griff Foxley, Heidi Mage Lloyd, and Linda Klein as directors.
John M Lloyd Foundation is led by Melanie Havelin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie Havelin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Eliot Estrin
Board Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellis Cohen Curtis
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Griff Foxley
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Mage Lloyd
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Klein
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Estrin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Lloyd Foxley
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Estrin
Secretary
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Devine Karlin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Zhuang-Estrin
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Diana Zuniga (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert L. Estrin- See Statement (2023) — Director
- Former: Gabrielle Zhuang - Estrin (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mark-Anthony Clayton-Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Priscilla Ocen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Lloyd Estrin (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Melanie Havelin (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John M Lloyd Foundation
How much does John M Lloyd Foundation give each year?
John M Lloyd Foundation gave $333K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $337K across 18 grants.
What is John M Lloyd Foundation's typical grant size?
John M Lloyd Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,597, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John M Lloyd Foundation give grants?
John M Lloyd Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), Oakland, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Calabasas, CA (2 grants).
Does John M Lloyd Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of John M Lloyd Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project Support" (10 grants).
Who are John M Lloyd Foundation's largest grantees?
John M Lloyd Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include East Bay Community Foundation ($68,150), Maldef ($50,000 across 3 grants) and Essie Justice Group ($40,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John M Lloyd Foundation?
John M Lloyd Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $526K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John M Lloyd Foundation fund?
The foundation’s history page says it was created to seek solutions to the AIDS epidemic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M Lloyd Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 John M Lloyd Foundation's EIN?
John M Lloyd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3766003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John M Lloyd 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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