Foundations that fund health care in California
These 25 foundations made grants to health care in California in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $3,150,000 to Praxis Project Inc, San Francisco: 81799 supporting the health equity collective in growing and sustaining the movement for...
- $1,111,111 to Praxis Project Inc, San Francisco: 80728 general operating support for the praxis project inc.
- $900,000 to Public Health Institute, Oakland: 79486 deepening build healthy places network's field-building work to advance...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Sierra Health Foundation
- $25,000 to Asian Health Services, Oakland: Public policy
- $20,000 to Insure the Uninsured Project, Sacramento: Matching gift
- $15,000 to Lift Up Love Always, Sacramento: General program
How to apply: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Deadlines: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Restrictions: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Unihealth Foundation
- $450,000 to Westside Family Health Center, Culver City: Expanding access to mental health among low-income children and adolescents in la county
- $350,000 to Jwch Institute, Commerce: Enhanced medical services and housing collaboration
- $304,016 to St Mary Medical Center, Long Beach: Healthlink project
How to apply: Grant application outline provided upon submission of letter of inquiry.
Deadlines: See website for dates
Restrictions: Awards restricted geographically and programmatically.
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $400,000 to Working Partnerships Usa, San Jose: To support rapid response
- $200,000 to South County Community Health Center Inc, East Palo Alto: To provide general operating support
- $200,000 to Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Inc, Union City: General operating support
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
The Ahmanson Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Pasadena Hospital Association Ltd, Pasadena: Toward a new ct scanner
- $704,000 to Altamed Health Services Corp, Los Angeles: For medical equipment for three pace sites
- $250,000 to Vision To Learn, Los Angeles: Toward phase ii ehr upgrades
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Hutton Foundation Dba Hutton Parker Foundation
- $50,000 to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation, Santa Barbara: Capital/multi-year grants
- $15,000 to Doctors Without Walls-Santa Barbara Street Medicine, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
- $15,000 to Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, Santa Barbara: Core/general operating support
How to apply: Organizations seeking grants should submit the information (see schedule o) as required on the copy of the application forms (grant application cover sheet) or (program related investment preliminary application) all applications are avilable on the website at...
Deadlines: Visit www.huttonfoundation.org for various deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3)/509(a) public charities in california (see schedule o for continuation) (special consideration to orange, riverside and santa barbara counties) in the areas of education; health & human services; civic &...
Archstone Foundation
- $205,000 to Public Health Institute, Oakland: Alameda county care alliance advanced illness care program expansion and development of a...
- $47,331 to Partners in Care Foundation Inc, San Fernando: Developing a chw workforce to address the social determinants of health
- $25,000 to Via Care Community Health Center Inc, Los Angeles: Via care strategic teams planning for east la older adults (stp-ela)
How to apply: Application for request of funds located at: https://archstone.org/how-we-work/for-grantseekers/full-proposal-requirement s
Restrictions: The archstone foundation is a private grantmaking organization, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of older californians and their caregivers. See attached statement a for more information, please visit our website at...
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $275,000 to Black Women for Wellness, Los Angeles: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels, centering unrepresented voices in...
- $200,000 to Deep Medicine Circle, Oakland: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
- $200,000 to Cultiva La Salud, Fresno: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
- $60,000 to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Santa Barbara: General operating support
- $60,000 to Vna Health, Santa Barbara: General operating support
- $12,500 to Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, Solvang: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be in letter form and be accompanied by photocopies of the most current federal and state ruling letters showing the applicant to be an organization declared to be a public charity under internal revenue section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3). The application should...
Restrictions: Awards are made in the sole and absolute discretion of the foundation trustees to public charities which foster religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes and to organizations which promote the prevention of cruelty to...
Banc of California Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Venice Family Clinic, Venice: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $10,000 to United Health Centers Foundation, Fresno: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $5,000 to Dignity Group, Ontario: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
How to apply: Grant agreement
The Cushman Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Sharp Healthcare Foundation, San Diego: General/unrestricted
- $10,500 to Grossmont Hospital Foundation, San Diego: General/unrestricted
- $10,000 to Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, Poway: General/unrestricted
How to apply: See online grant application available at www.cushmanfoundation.net
Deadlines: See submission deadlines at www.cushmanfoundation.net other than making a difference 3/20/21
Restrictions: See overview of the cushman foundation funding guidelines and applications, as published at www.cushmanfoundation.net. All grants to benefit qualifying charitable organizations in the greater san diego area.
Walter and Elise Haas Fund
- $100,000 to Alameda Health System Foundation, Oakland: One year of project support to integrate work and school-based learning for health career...
- $50,000 to Chinese Progressive Association, Oakland: One year of general operating support to promote grassroots initiatives, advance youth...
- $10,000 to California Pacific Medical Center Foundation, San Francisco: One year of project support of kcdc child psychology services fund
How to apply: Sample form available upon request
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $50,000 to Innovations in Reproductive Health Access, Emeryville: Period pills project
- $15,000 to Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc, Concord: General operating support
- $1,000 to Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc, Concord: General operating support
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
The Kresge Foundation
- $550,000 to Public Health Institute, Oakland: Project support grant for the build health places network (bhpn) community innovations.
- $300,000 to Cultiva La Salud, Fresno: Project grant will increase access to healthy foods and promote economic opportunity and...
- $150,000 to Forward Together, Oakland: General operating support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $400,000 to National Health Law Program Inc, Los Angeles: Health and Health Equity
- $150,000 to Chinese Progressive Association, San Francisco: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $100,000 to Forward Together, Oakland: Health and Health Equity
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $500,000 to Medic Mobile Inc, San Francisco: Program
- $100,000 to Medic Mobile Inc, San Francisco: General operating
- $10,000 to Claires Place Foundation Inc, Redondo Beach: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Del E Webb Foundation
- $137,000 to Redwoods Rural Health Center, Redway: Technology equipment for rural health center
- $120,000 to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grass Valley: Upgrade headwall systems in iccu patient rooms
- $100,000 to Westminster Free Clinic, Thousand Oaks: Medical equip, supplies, tests, part salary for st
How to apply: Apply online at: https://dewf.org/howtoapply0.html
Deadlines: There is no deadline for the initial letter of intent. See our website for more details. Dewf.org
Restrictions: 1. Your organization must be exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. 2. Your mission must fit ours: the del e. Webb foundation invests in productivity that results in long-term benefits. We focus...
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
- $175,000 to Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation, Imperial: 2022 imperial valley mission support grant
- $80,000 to Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation, Imperial: 2022 imperial valley mission support grant
- $35,000 to American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3, San Diego: Capacity building grant
How to apply: Provide a letter of intent (detailing project, rationale and budget), and a copy of the irs exempt status determination letter. Upon review, applicants will be required to submit a full proposal request including supporting documentation.
Deadlines: Fall and spring due dates to apply. See website (www.alliancehf.org) for details.
Restrictions: There are limitations on funds for research, lobbying and project continuation. Funding is provided primarily to healthcare programs that promote access to healthcare for the medically underserved in san diego county.
The Isabel Foundation
- $60,000 to Broadview Inc, Los Angeles: 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - csn training & support and general operating
- $60,000 to Arden Wood Inc, San Francisco: 2024-2026 pledge - matching 2025 & 2026 - general operating
- $50,000 to Arden Wood Inc, San Francisco: Christian science care cooperative - west coast working session support and ad campaign
How to apply: Initial submission should be made online at isabel.org
Deadlines: February 1st
Restrictions: The organization was formed to maintain a fund or funds so the income therefrom and the principal thereof can be used to provide financial support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities either directly,...
Bothin Foundation
- $50,000 to Alliance Medical Center, Healdsburg: Purchase oral health panoramic x-ray machine
- $50,000 to West County Health Centers Inc, Guerneville: Amended: replace hv/ac system at occidental area health center (and replace heat pump)
- $45,650 to There With Care of the Bay Area, Redwood City: Purchase vehicle to transport supplies
How to apply: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Deadlines: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Restrictions: For guidelines and more information about this foundation, see www.bothinfoundation.org
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
- $77,500 to Hoag Hospital Foundation, Newport Beach: Advancing the mission of hoag memorial hospital through meaningful & inspirational...
- $70,000 to Choc Foundation, Orange: Support clinical & nonclinical services, medical education & research in pediatrics at...
- $10,000 to Emanate Health Foundation, Covina: Fund development programs form emanate health medical center, presbyterian hospital &...
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and include a detailed description of the charitable organization, charitable purposes, and a description of what the funds will be used for. Additional materials should be sent to help demonstrate the needs of the funds and intended...
Deadlines: None, rolling review of applications submitted.
Restrictions: There are no specific restrictions on the foundation. However, the stanley w. Ekstrom foundation was created to provide grants to worthwhile causes. Its goal is to promote community efforts in the health, justice, animal care and...
Weingart Foundation
- $150,000 to Los Angeles Alliance for A New Economy, Los Angeles: Unrestricted operating support
- $5,000 to Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys: General support of service programs
- $5,000 to Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Los Angeles: Support in honor of cathy unger
How to apply: Grants and other program support are designed to improve the capacity and sustainability of organizations to achieve their missions in the areas of health, human services, & education. We give the highest priority to activities that provide greater access to people who are...
Deadlines: Regular grant program and small grants program do not have deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are not made to organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability; for...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Via Care Community Health Center, Los Angeles: Wellness and wealth literacy program
- $40,000 to Front Porch Communities Foundation, Glendale: Home match contra costa county
- $25,000 to Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance Inc, Garden Grove: Ocapica rise - housing program
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
- $35,000 to Altamed Health Services Corp, Commerce: Altameds education and treatment of structural heart disease program
- $5,000 to Community Health Initiative of Orange County, Santa Ana: Health equity and access in orange county
- $5,000 to Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Garden Grove: Rooted youth leadership and development program
How to apply: Online form, audited financial reports when available for grant applications coming through the annual grant cycle.
Deadlines: The application usually opens in mid-may and closes 30-days later (these dates vary).
Restrictions: Types of programs supported - every heartbeat matters programs: programs that educate, screen and/or treat underserved people to reduce the global burden of heart valve disease - other health-focused programs: programs that advance health...
Carl E Wynn Foundation
- $10,000 to Hear Center, Pasadena: Helps individuals with hearing loss or speech and language impairments.
- $10,000 to Providence Speech and Hearing Center, Orange: Specialized programs addressing auditory, speech and language skills.
- $10,000 to Young & Healthy, Pasadena: Health care services for low income and under or uninsured children.
How to apply: Full application should be received between may 1-15.
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