John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation

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OVERVIEW: The John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation's grantmaking mainly supports K-12 and higher education in the Los Angeles area.

IP TAKE: The John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Los Angeles-area Catholic schools may stand a chance here, especially if they can forge a connection to the family. Otherwise, it will be difficult to gain this funder’s attention.

PROFILE: Founded in 2005, the John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation was established by the late real estate veteran John Kilroy and his wife Nelly Llanos Kilroy. Because the foundation keeps a low public profile, further information regarding grantmaking priority areas and specifics are unavailable. John B. Kilroy, Sr. launched the private commercial real estate company Kilroy Industries in 1947, which catered to the massive technology boom following WWII as defense and aerospace industries searched for commercial space. Kilroy was an avid sailor and yachting champion. John Kilroy Jr. now serves as CEO of Kilroy Industries. The John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation's grantmaking appears to focus on education and works mostly in Southern California.

Grants for K-12 and Higher Education

Education is a significant area of giving for this funder. The Kilroy Foundation does not name specific goals for this giving, but grants appear to target Catholic schools and colleges in California. Grantees include Los Angeles’s Loyola Marymount University, Precious Blood School, Verbum Dei School and the Don Bosco Technical Institute, among others.

Grants for Community Development and Human Services

The remainder of Kilroy’s giving goes to an array of organizations working in the areas of community development and related human services in Southern California. Grantees include St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, Heart of Los Angeles and Homeboy Industries, which provides free services and job training to “high-risk, formerly gang-involved men and women.”

Important Grant Details:

Kilroy grants range from $5,000 to about $67,000.

  • A majority of grants serve organizations in Los Angels.

  • This funder appears to prioritize Catholic schools.

  • Education is, by far, its largest area of giving.

  • This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals.

  • For additional information about past grantmaking, see the foundation’s past tax filings.

This foundation does not provide a direct way of getting in touch, but its phone number is listed as 310-505-8323.

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CONTACT:

John B and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation
13600 Marina Point Drive
Marina Del Rey, 90292

310-505-8323