Sierra Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Sierra Health Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 249 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $590,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants249
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$590,000
- Assets$58.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 199 | $57.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 249 | $58.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sierra Health Foundation 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 922-4755 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See online information at www.sierrahealth.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sierra Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 231 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $27,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,125 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,625 |
| Oregon | 2 | $1,778 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $650 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Health Program Mgmt | General program | $590,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General program | $100,000 |
| United Way of Northern California | Disaster response fund | $75,000 |
| Community Partners | General program | $50,000 |
| Asian Health Services | Public policy | $25,000 |
| California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Responsive grants program | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Center for Community Health & Well-Being Inc | President's discretionary | $25,000 |
| Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Holding Space | Public policy | $25,000 |
| National Academic Youth Corps | General program | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Regenerate California Innovation | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation | President's discretionary | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Literacy Foundation | President's discretionary | $25,000 |
| South Sacramento Christian Center Church | General program | $25,000 |
| Yolo County Office of Education | Public policy | $25,000 |
| California State Protocol Foundation | Matching gift | $25,000 |
| Northern California Grantmakers | Matching gift | $24,000 |
| Hmong Nurses Association | Public policy | $20,000 |
| The Funders Network Inc | Public policy | $20,000 |
| Insure the Uninsured Project | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | Matching gift | $20,000 |
| Immersion Foundation | President's discretionary | $15,000 |
| Lift Up Love Always | General program | $15,000 |
| Stanford Settlement Inc | Matching gift | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California | Matching gift | $15,000 |
| Greater Sacramento Urban League | Matching gift | $11,000 |
| 21 Reasons Scholarship Foundation | General program | $10,000 |
| 916 Ink | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Academy Stay | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Alchemist Community Development Corporation | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Anti Police-Terror Project | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Arab Community Center for Integration Services | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Butte County Local Food Network | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| County of Tehama DBA Tehama County Community Action Agency | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of El Dorado County | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
| Gateway Mountain Center | Responsive grants program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chet P Hewitt
- Edward Harris
- Nancy P Lee
- Shamus Roller
- Robert Petersen
- Dr Claire Pomeroy
- Jose Hermocillo
- Debra McKenzie
- David W Gordon
Questions people ask
Does Sierra Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org.
How much does Sierra Health Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 249 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sierra Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chet P Hewitt (President & Ceo), Edward Harris (Coo/Cfo), Nancy P Lee (Chair) and Shamus Roller (Vice Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Sierra Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and education.