The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.7 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.7 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2023 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
77% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 39 | $68.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 44 | $0 |
How to apply
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | $3.8 million |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | Qualified charitable purposes | $2.3 million |
| California Institute of Technology | Doctoral dissertations, governance & democracy initiative | $302,280 |
| Regents of the University of California Irvine | Doctoral dissertations, governance & democracy initiative | $182,200 |
| Regents of the University of California Los Angeles | Archival grants, doctoral dissertations | $133,386 |
| University of Southern California | Doctoral dissertations, faculty fellowship | $110,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Doctoral dissertations | $74,800 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Archival grants | $71,528 |
| University of Southern California - Price School of Public Policy | General operating expenses | $70,000 |
| University of Southern California | Mapping los angeles landscape history | $59,585 |
| Ebell Friends (Public Charity of the Ebell of Los Angeles) | Archival grants | $47,563 |
| Japanese American National Museum | Archival grants | $38,500 |
| Occidental College | Faculty fellowship | $35,200 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | General operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Achievement Trust | General operating expenses | $30,000 |
| California Science Center | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | President's grants program | $23,000 |
| Pepperdine Univeristy | Faculty fellowship | $17,600 |
| Regents of the University of California Los Angeles (Department of History) | Faculty fellowship | $17,600 |
| Uc Riverside | Faculty fellowship | $17,600 |
| Coro Southern California | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Dolores Mission School | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Green Dot Public Schools California | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Los Angeles | President's grants program | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association- Youth Orchestra la (Yola) | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Partnership for la Schools | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California Center on Communication Leadership & Poli | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Community Partners | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Nonprofit Finance Fund | General operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteers | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Las Madrinas | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Parkside Economic Development | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Pitzer College Advancement | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Daniel Dan A Mazmanian
- Ms Robin Myrne Kramer
- Mr Robert Bob A Eckert
- Ms Rebecca Becky Avila
- Mr Enrique Rick Hernandez Jr
- Mr Gilbert Gil T Ray
- Ms Morenike Nike Irvin
- Mr Joseph Tomas McKellar
- Mr Gil Garcetti Esq
Questions people ask
Does The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2023, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Dr Daniel Dan A Mazmanian (President), Ms Robin Myrne Kramer (VP & Secretary), Mr Robert Bob A Eckert (Treasurer) and Ms Rebecca Becky Avila (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and science and research.