The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles
The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California, formed in 2014. It develops and supports programs intended to prevent Angelenos from falling into homelessness and experiencing housing insecurity, including through outreach, case management, and expanded legal services.
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles at a glance
In short: The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles gave $2.6M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $292K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,625,737
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $291,749
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $7,882,590
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 N Alameda St 340, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 545-2058
Website: https://mayorsfundla.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eviction Defense Network ($935K). Together the top 9 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 123 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund describes its work as serving Angelenos. All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $5.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $2.6M.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction Defense Network Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $935,000 |
| Esperanza Community Housing Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $743,825 |
| St Johns Wellness Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Children's Law Center Monterey Park, CA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Rightway Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Chirla Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $37,000 |
| La Voice Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $32,860 |
| Workforce Investment Board of the City of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $27,052 |
| Better Angels Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,882,590 | $6,393,599 | $6,474,234 | $2,625,737 | 9 | $206,189 |
| 2024* | $8,060,976 | $13,062,454 | $8,871,111 | $3,646,284 | 13 | $335,985 |
| 2023 | $5,840,477 | $1,873,905 | $7,168,864 | $2,021,485 | 27 | $135,649 |
| 2022 | $12,037,706 | $5,243,106 | $10,102,973 | $1,977,197 | 32 | $5,748 |
| 2021 | $16,328,835 | $21,527,617 | $22,304,746 | $2,466,153 | 42 | $6,003 |
| 2020 | $19,032,406 | $59,026,330 | $51,826,192 | $5,003,068 | 45 | $65,991 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund states that its mission is to help prevent Angelenos from falling into homelessness and experiencing housing insecurity through outreach, case management, and expanded legal services. Its We Are LA program connects renters facing housing instability with casework, legal aid, and other resources. The Fund also describes work to expand services and housing for transition-age foster youth.
The Fund’s 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations whose stated missions relate to tenant legal services, community development, children and families, and community-led systemic change. For example, Eviction Defense Network describes its mission as ensuring tenants’ access to justice through affordable legal services. Esperanza Community Housing Corporation describes itself as a social justice nonprofit pursuing long-term, comprehensive community development. Children’s Law Center describes its mission as promoting outcomes for children and families in transition or crisis through legal services and collaborative conflict resolution. LA Voice describes its mission as advancing human dignity, racial equity, and systemic change in Los Angeles County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Fund reported 9 grants totaling $2,625,737. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $935,000, with a median grant of $125,000. The listed grants were for general operating support.
The largest grants included $935,000 to Eviction Defense Network, $743,825 to Esperanza Community Housing, $500,000 to St Johns Wellness Center, $200,000 to Children’s Law Center, and $125,000 to RightWay Foundation.
The Fund states that grants are associated with programs reviewed and approved by its board of directors, tied to program plans and budgets, and subject to signed grant agreements. Agreements include reporting requirements, including a final report with financial and program narrative reporting. Fund program managers follow up with grantees regarding compliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Conway Collis as President & CEO; Rose Chan Loui as Interim Board Chair; Leisa Wu as Treasurer; and Stephanie Graves as Secretary. Trustees listed are John Baackes, George Pla, Jarrett Barrios, Michael Tubbs, Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, and Marilyn Wells.
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles is led by Conway Collis, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Conway Collis
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$278K (2024) → $280K (2025)
Rose Chan Loui
Interim Board Chair
Audit Committee Member → Interim Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrett Barrios
Trustee
Audit Committee Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tubbs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Pla
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Unterman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Kiyota
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Baackes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Wells
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ali
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Foster
Vice President of Programs & Policy
Director of Programs → Vice President of Programs, 2024
Vice President of Programs → Vice President of Programs & Policy, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $208K (2025)
Zoe Melczer
Vice President of Finance & Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$210K (2025)
Leisa Wu
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Graves
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: David White (2023–2024) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Michele Siqueiros (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Akash Nigam (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Brettany Tucker (2024) — Associate Director of Programs
- Former: David Nathanson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dee Dee Myers (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Deidre Lind (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Janice Bryant Howroyd (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman of Board
- Former: John Emerson (2020–2023) — Audit Committee Member
- Former: Kathleen Brown (2020–2023) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Elizabeth Meyer Brink (2023) — Audit Committee Member
- Former: Fred Ali (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ilir Lita (2020–2021) — Program Director
- Former: Manuel Pastor PhD (2020–2021) — Audit Committee Member
- Former: Jeremy Bernard (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Richard D. Jacobs (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $280K, to Conway Collis (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles
How much does The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles give each year?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles gave $2.6M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 13 grants. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's typical grant size?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $291,749, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles give grants?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's largest grantees?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's largest 2025 grantees include Eviction Defense Network ($935,000), Esperanza Community Housing ($743,825) and St Johns Wellness Center ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What does The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles fund?
The Fund states that its mission is to help prevent Angelenos from falling into homelessness and experiencing housing insecurity through outreach, case management, and expanded legal services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mayorsfundla.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's EIN?
The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1084641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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