Childrens Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Childrens Health Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,184 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,175 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$203,184
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,175
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $248,391 the year before.
62% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $246,699 | 22 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $248,391 | 21 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $203,184 | 16 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cass Kaminetz 10531 4S Commons Dr Ste 166-806, San Diego, CA 92127 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 576-0590, executive@resthavenchf.org |
| What to submit | No special form. Referrals to rest haven may be made by any professional working with children and families. A letter outlining the request may be sent by mail or e-mail. |
| Deadlines | Special gift rfp deadline is may. |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to the support of the health care needs of children between the ages of 0-17 who are a resident of and reside in san diego or imperial counties; child has health related need not covered by any other funding source; family has an identified financial need; public & private resources have been exhausted and no one else can help. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Childrens Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $223,184 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood House Association | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Direct assistance to individuals for medical expenses, therapies, emergency services, and funeral assistance | $20,379 |
| Imperial Valley Food Bank | Food for Backpack Program | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of SD | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Autism Society San Diego | Program support | $18,500 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Vista | Program Support | $15,306 |
| Individual | Program support | $15,000 |
| Chicano Federation of SD County | Program support | $14,775 |
| SD Center for Children | OT Therapy Training for Mental Health Counselors, Clinicians & Caregivers | $11,575 |
| Individual | Program Support | $10,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Marcos | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Oncology and Kids | Program support | $10,000 |
| Children's Initiative | Program support | $9,753 |
| Home Start | Program Support | $8,585 |
| Grossmont Hospital Foundation | Program support | $8,561 |
| Burn Institute | Program support | $5,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Cohen
- David Allsbrook III
- Stephen O'Kane
- Mark Emch
- Alison Gildred
- Mary M O'Connor DDS
- Randall Gorman
- Chris Bryant Nelissen
- Scott Noya
- Raymond Peterson MD Honorary
- Karrin Ryan
- Cass Kaminetz
- W Harold Tuck
- Steven Johnson
- Paul Wozniak MD
Questions people ask
Does Childrens Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Special gift rfp deadline is may.
How much does Childrens Health Foundation give?
$203,184 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,175.
Who runs Childrens Health Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart Cohen (Director), David Allsbrook III (Director), Stephen O'Kane (Secretary) and Mark Emch (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Childrens Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.