Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation
The Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2024, it gave $22,000 in grants to 12 charitable organizations; the listed grants supported arts and education outreach, community health outreach, environmental stewardship, housing, and historic preservation.
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,833
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $414,012
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Lloyd E Mitchell 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: 3517 Cummings Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3235
Phone: (301) 257-5156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the National Arboretum ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The listed recipients include organizations in Baltimore and Washington, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $17K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the National Arboretum Washington, MD | environmental stewardship | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Education Outreach | $3,000 |
| The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD | Educational Outreach | $3,000 |
| Peabody Institute of JHU Baltimore, MD | Educational Outreach | $3,000 |
| Sisters Academy Baltimore, MD | Educational Outreach | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | Educational Outreach | $2,000 |
| Bon Secour Baltimore Health System Baltimore, MD | Community Health Outreach | $1,000 |
| ReBuild METRO Baltimore, MD | unrestricted donation for charitable organization supporting housing in Baltimore MD | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Tree Trust Baltimore, MD | Environmental stewardship | $1,000 |
| Maryland Science Center Baltimore, MD | Educational Outreach | $1,000 |
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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 | $414,012 | $21,697 | $26,447 | $22,000 | 12 | $26,447 | $10,538 | $20,273 |
| 2023 | $409,714 | $10,150 | $20,888 | $16,500 | 9 | $16,500 | $10,644 | $18,751 |
| 2022 | $362,683 | $3,327 | $21,813 | $17,500 | 10 | $21,798 | $8,883 | $19,389 |
| 2021 | $439,488 | $22,573 | $22,242 | $18,500 | 11 | $18,500 | $22,573 | $21,311 |
| 2020 | $408,885 | $11,510 | $22,748 | $18,500 | 11 | — | $11,510 | $18,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included support for arts and educational outreach, community health, environmental stewardship, housing, and historic preservation.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to maintain a symphony orchestra for Baltimore and Maryland and present musical concerts. Mercy Medical Center describes its work as providing clinical services and compassionate care while serving people across economic and social conditions. Baltimore Tree Trust says it works to restore Baltimore’s urban forest through tree planting, community engagement, and advocacy. ReBuild METRO says it makes real estate investments intended to reinforce community assets and create opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $22,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest listed grants were $3,000 each to Friends of the National Arboretum for environmental stewardship, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for education outreach, the Walters Art Museum for educational outreach, and the Peabody Institute of JHU for educational outreach. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Sisters Academy and St Ignatius Loyola Academy for educational outreach, and $1,000 each to Bon Secour Baltimore Health System and Mercy Medical Center for community health outreach, ReBuild METRO for charitable work supporting housing in Baltimore, Baltimore Tree Trust for environmental stewardship, Maryland Science Center for educational outreach, and Mt Vernon Place Conservancy for historic preservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth M Dugan as Director Distribution Committee; Hillary Prins and Elizabeth T Rotrosen as members of the Distribution Committee; and Anna M Rotrosen as a former member of the Distribution Committee.
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth M Dugan
Director Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna M Rotrosen
Former Member Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth T Rotrosen
Member Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hillary Prins
Member Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
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 Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation
How much does Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation give each year?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 9 grants.
What is Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation give grants?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants).
Does Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Outreach" (5 grants).
Who are Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the National Arboretum ($3,000), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($3,000) and The Walters Art Museum ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation reported $414K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and educational outreach, community health, environmental stewardship, housing, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lloyd E Mitchell 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 Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6033555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lloyd E Mitchell 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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