The California Endowment
Preselected recipients only
The California Endowment is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $116 million in 845 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$116 million
- Number of grants845
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$4.5 billion
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $172 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $350 million | 1,030 | $4.3 billion |
| 2023 | $172 million | 1,125 | $4.5 billion |
| 2024 | $116 million | 845 | $4.5 billion |
How to apply
The California Endowment 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 California Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 752 | $123 million |
| New York | 28 | $6.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 33 | $6.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $970,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $750,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $690,697 |
| Colorado | 2 | $575,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $525,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $477,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science | Promoting diversity and social consciousness within healthcare | $2.8 million |
| California Primary Care Association | Strengthening community health center infrastructure to advance health | $2.6 million |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Decolonizing wealth project - building resilience and health in california | $2.4 million |
| Pico California | General operating support | $2.2 million |
| California Community Foundation | Advancing health justice through civic engagement in california | $2.0 million |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program | Advancing wellness by leveraging public funding for healing justice | $2.0 million |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California black freedom fund - advancing health equity | $2.0 million |
| Acce Institute | General operating support | $1.9 million |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Movement innovation collaborative - advancing health justice in california | $1.6 million |
| San Joaquin Community Foundation Inc | Building a healthy and inclusive economy | $1.6 million |
| Community Partners | California accountable communities for health initiative - improving health | $1.5 million |
| Echoing Green Inc | Supporting bipoc social innovators to advance health equity | $1.5 million |
| Power California | General operating support | $1.5 million |
| The Regents of the University of California (Unive | Healthforce center at ucsf - advancing health workforce in california | $1.4 million |
| The Schott Foundation for Public Education | Executive alliance for boys and men of color - improving health | $1.2 million |
| C R L A Foundation | Supporting drought resiliency and economic stability for farmworker health | $1.2 million |
| Prevention Institute | Building power for increased community wellness system funding | $1.2 million |
| Tides Center | Bay area health inequities initiative - advancing community wellness | $1.2 million |
| Fresno Building Healthy Communities | Building power for increased community wellness system funding | $1.1 million |
| Action Council of Monterey County Inc | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| Faith in the Valley | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | Promoting climate and community resilience via leadership, health and safety | $1.0 million |
| Public Counsel | Advancing health and racial equity in california | $1.0 million |
| Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc | Youth organize! California - advancing health and racial justice | $900,000 |
| Community Partners | California native vote project - building power for health | $875,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Promoting health equity through community organizing | $833,614 |
| Community Vision Capital and Consulting | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program | Alliance for boys and men of color - supporting health equity | $800,000 |
| Community Media Access Collaborative | Amplifying the health impacts of the social bond | $750,000 |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Milpa | Advancing health and racial equity via leadership and cultural healing | $750,000 |
| Organizers Institute South and West Iaf | Increasing leadership capacity to advance health equity in california | $750,000 |
| Youth Radio | Strengthening youth voice for health equity | $725,000 |
| Youth Leadership Institute | General operating support | $700,000 |
| Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network | Dignity in schools campaign - california - improving health and justice | $667,072 |
| California State Wildlife Foundation | Climate science alliance - building tribal climate resiliency and health | $662,554 |
| Catalyst California | General operating support | $640,000 |
| Genesis la Economic Growth Corporation | Transforming communities for improved health and economic justice | $628,834 |
| California Pan-Ethnic Health Network | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Smartmeme Inc | Promoting healthy and safe schools via narrative power | $600,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Blanco
- Minerva Carcano
- Kurt Chilcott
- Katherine Flores
- Britta Guerrero
- Kris Hayashi
- Kai Hong
- Leslie Kautz
- Marta McKenzie
- Kameiko Hostler
- Stacie Olivares
- Karthick Ramakrishnan
- Michele Siqueiros
- Vernita Todd
- Vien Truong
Questions people ask
Does The California Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The California Endowment give?
$116 million in tax year 2024, across 845 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The California Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria Blanco (Director/Chair), Minerva Carcano (Director), Kurt Chilcott (Chair) and Katherine Flores (Vice Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The California Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.