The John Randolph Haynes
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation is an independent private grantmaking foundation established in 1926 by Dr. John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes. Based in Los Angeles, California, it is the oldest grantmaker in Los Angeles and has been a force for change in the Los Angeles region for over nine decades. The foundation concentrates on supporting solutions-oriented research and related programming designed to address pressing social issues through grants and fellowship programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+7.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
+12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to promote "the well-being of mankind" through social science research that identifies critical social and political problems in the Los Angeles region and offers solutions to them.
Primary funding areas include:
- Governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region
- High-quality planning and research grants that add significantly to knowledge and understanding of governance and democracy issues
- Research that helps influence policies and practices
- Archival grants
- Doctoral dissertation fellowships
- Faculty fellowships
The foundation is research-oriented and does not fund general operating support, medical programs, or arts programs. It is open to all fields of study and disciplines that address governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region. Researchers are expected to seek opportunities to collaborate with community-based organizations and/or policymakers.
Grantmaking
The foundation typically funds well-established organizations and universities, though smaller social science and research local organizations can apply. Recent grantees have included the Rose Institute at Claremont McKenna College and California State University, San Bernardino.
Average Grant
amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves the five-county Los Angeles region, including:
- Los Angeles County
- Ventura County
- San Bernardino County
- Riverside County
- Orange County
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $68,185,434
- Total giving: $3,521,910
- Revenue: $3.71 million
- Expenses: $4.13 million
- Total liabilities: $729,000
Tax Status:
- EIN: 95-1644020
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since November 1939
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $68,185,434 | $59,210,966 |
| Revenue | $5,241,777 | $3,709,531 | $3,182,203 |
| Expenses | $4,967,484 | $4,126,217 | $4,683,795 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,332,886 | $4,201,966 | $3,700,290 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,835,566 | $1,396,319 | $2,229,691 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,464,657 | $3,330,269 | $3,685,441 |
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
233 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The John Randolph Haynes
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation has 2 employees according to available data. Specific staff names are not detailed in the sources provided.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR DANIEL DAN A MAZMANIAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MS ROBIN MYRNE KRAMER | VP & SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MR ROBERT BOB A ECKERT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MS REBECCA BECKY AVILA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MR ENRIQUE RICK HERNANDEZ JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MR GILBERT GIL T RAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MS MORENIKE NIKE IRVIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MR JOSEPH TOMAS MCKELLAR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MR GIL GARCETTI ESQ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements and awards include:
The Rose Institute at Claremont McKenna College received a Haynes Foundation grant for research on the implementation of Los Angeles County governance reform (2026)
Rose Institute Receives Haynes Foundation Grant | Claremont McKenna CollegeCalifornia State University, San Bernardino received grants for two projects (2024)
Grants announcement issued June 2025
Grants Announcement June 2025 - Los Angeles - Haynes Foundation2024 grants announcement issued May 29, 2024
Grants Announcement June 2025 - Los Angeles - Haynes FoundationContact & Web Presence
Address: 888 W 6th St Ste 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2737
Website: www.haynesfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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