The John B and Nelly LLanos
The John B and Nelly LLanos is a private foundation based in Rolling Hills Estates, California. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $144,000, including awards to schools, scholarship funds, health and community organizations, and other charitable organizations.
The John B and Nelly LLanos at a glance
In short: The John B and Nelly LLanos gave $144K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,000
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $380,246
- -9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (88% 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 The John B and Nelly LLanos
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25919 Chalmette Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 505-8323
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John B and Nelly LLanos funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loyola Marymount University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 84 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in California. In 2024, 88% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California; the reported shares for Texas, Virginia, and Florida were 3% each, and New York received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John B and Nelly LLanos open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 377% 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 $144K (2024) to $202K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Various Scholarship Funds | $20,000 |
| Precious Blood School Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Fnd Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| College Challenge Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute Rosemead, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jonathon Club Scholarship Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep Fort Worth, TX | General 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 | $380,246 | $128,262 | $167,706 | $144,000 | 18 | $144,000 | $104,556 | $38,212 |
| 2023 | $419,690 | $70,084 | $188,276 | $165,000 | 16 | $165,000 | $46,868 | $41,229 |
| 2022 | $537,822 | $41,788 | $215,818 | $189,300 | 12 | $189,300 | $16,369 | $52,548 |
| 2021 | $721,852 | $101,721 | $207,181 | $184,500 | 20 | $184,500 | $79,040 | $61,748 |
| 2020 | $826,856 | $39,287 | $222,693 | $202,000 | 18 | — | $18,594 | $65,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John B and Nelly LLanos reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 show support for organizations including schools and scholarship funds, a hospital, a meals-on-wheels organization, and community organizations. Among the supported organizations, Don Bosco Technical Institute describes itself as a Catholic high school integrating academics and technology; Mission Doctors Association says it supports Catholic healthcare professionals serving underserved areas; and Reaching U says it promotes educational opportunities for Uruguayans living in poverty. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $144,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest reported awards included $20,000 to Loyola Marymount University for various scholarship funds; $15,000 each to Precious Blood School and Verbum Dei High School for general support; and $10,000 each to California Hospital Medical Center Foundation, College Challenge, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Heart of Los Angeles, Jonathon Club Scholarship Fund, and St Vincent Meals on Wheels. The filing also lists $5,000 for general support to Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep, Marlborough School, and Mission Doctors Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nelly Llanos Kilroy as president, Chris Krogh as CFO, Steve Shipman and Richard Colyear as directors, Mike Wallace as secretary, and Beatrice Wallace as vice president.
The John B and Nelly LLanos is led by Nelly Llanos Kilroy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nelly Llanos Kilroy
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Colyear
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Shipman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beatrice Wallace
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Krogh
CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wallace
Secretary
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 The John B and Nelly LLanos
How much does The John B and Nelly LLanos give each year?
The John B and Nelly LLanos gave $144K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 16 grants.
What is The John B and Nelly LLanos's typical grant size?
The John B and Nelly LLanos's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,000, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John B and Nelly LLanos that year got $4K on average.
Where does The John B and Nelly LLanos give grants?
The John B and Nelly LLanos gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants).
Does The John B and Nelly LLanos give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The John B and Nelly LLanos's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John B and Nelly LLanos's largest grantees?
The John B and Nelly LLanos's largest 2024 grantees include Loyola Marymount University ($20,000), Precious Blood School ($15,000) and Verbum Dei High School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John B and Nelly LLanos?
The John B and Nelly LLanos reported $380K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John B and Nelly LLanos fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools and scholarship funds, a hospital, a meals-on-wheels organization, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John B and Nelly LLanos?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John B and Nelly LLanos's EIN?
The John B and Nelly LLanos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3077473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The John B and Nelly LLanos 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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