The California Wellness Foundation
Accepts applications
The California Wellness Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $53.6 million in 681 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53.6 million
- Number of grants681
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.0 billion
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59.6 million the year before.
56% 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 | $59.6 million | 799 | $1.0 billion |
| 2024 | $53.6 million | 681 | $1.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Director of Grants Management 515 South Flower Street Ste 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 702-1900 |
| What to submit | Cal wellness accepts the online submission of letters of interest through a link on the cal wellness website at www.calwellness.org, that includes a 1 to 2 page description of the organization's mission and activities, the region and populations served, how the funds will be used and the total funds requested. If requesting project funding include project goals, leadership and duration. |
| Restrictions | Generally public charities described in irc 501(c)(3) or public agencies, within California are funded. Grants should be to protect and improve health and wellness of the people of California by increasing access to health care, quality education, good jobs, healthy environments and safe neighborhoods. Requested for core operating support are encouraged. The foundation does not fund irc section 509(a)(3) type III, non-functionally integrated supporting organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The California Wellness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 35 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 542 | $41.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 35 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 28 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $810,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $507,950 |
| Oregon | 3 | $331,150 |
| Colorado | 7 | $235,950 |
| Illinois | 6 | $218,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $211,980 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Immigrant Policy Center | Core operating support | $1.0 million |
| Youth Law Center | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Tides Center | For project support for move the valley to enhance integrated voter engagement efforts for the improvement of health among low-income, communities of color in nine counties in the central valley. | $500,000 |
| Tides Center | For project support for latino coalition for a healthy california to help launch a statewide multi-year, multi-sectoral action plan to address the latine physician shortage in california, including pathways to & through medical school. | $500,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles | For project support for ucla labor center's center to sustain and strengthen the black worker center movement in southern california to advance quality jobs, equitable hiring, and worker justice. | $500,000 |
| Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | For project support for the black equity collective to continue to build a regional, networked infrastructure of black-led social institutions in california. | $500,000 |
| Roots Community Health Center | For project support for the 40x40 council to develop and implement the rise east 10-year plan to improve the health and well-being of residents of east oakland. | $500,000 |
| Research Action Design LLC | For project support to engage and support medical school community stakeholders in california about strategies and actions for advancing racial equity in medical education. | $500,000 |
| Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Health Leads Inc | For project support to develop a pilot for a community referral network in the bay area to connect individuals with needed health and social services. | $500,000 |
| Csu Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation | For project support and efforts for project rebound at csu fullerton to support postsecondary educational pathways in orange county for youth involved with the juvenile justice system. | $500,000 |
| Community Water Center | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Center on Race Poverty & Environment | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Brotherhood of Elders Network | For project support for the 40x40 council to develop and implement the rise east 10-year plan to improve the health and well-being of residents of east oakland. | $500,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | For project support of the disability inclusion fund to improve health equity in california. | $500,000 |
| Alliance in Mentorship | Core operating support | $500,000 |
| Equality Alliance of San Diego County | Core operating support | $455,000 |
| Southern Sudanese Community Center of San Diego | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Essential Access Health | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| East Bay Alliance for A Sustainable Economy | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Comite Civico del Valle Inc | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| California Black Women's Health Project | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Alianza Coachella Valley | Core operating support | $400,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | For core operating support for the university of california riverside school of medicine to sustain its leadership among university of california medical schools in strengthening the pipeline for underrepresented minorities. | $350,000 |
| National Center for Youth Law | Core operating support | $350,000 |
| Guardian Org Foundation | For project support for guns & lies, a reporting project investigating the intersection of how gun access, trauma, social & economic policies, & poverty contribute to community violence & spotlighting most impacted & community-driven solutions across ca. | $350,000 |
| Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice | Core operating support | $350,000 |
| California Black Health Network | Core operating support | $350,000 |
| Alliance for Safety and Justice | Core operating support | $350,000 |
| Windcall Institute | Core operating support | $325,000 |
| One Fair Wage Inc | Core operating support | $325,000 |
| National Compadres Network Inc | Core operating support | $325,000 |
| Income Movement Foundation | Core operating support | $325,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Tate
- Rochelle Witharana
- Lori Cox
- Arun Baheti
- Alex Johnson
- Pamela Simms-Mackey
- Terence P Mulligan
- Angelica Salas
- Arnold Perkins
- Joseph Lumarda
- Xochitl Castaneda
- Debra Nakatomi
- Ernest Wilson III
- Geri Yang-Johnson
- Katherine Katcher
Questions people ask
Does The California Wellness Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The California Wellness Foundation give?
$53.6 million in tax year 2024, across 681 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The California Wellness Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Tate (Ceo/President), Rochelle Witharana (Cfo), Lori Cox (VP of Programs) and Arun Baheti (VP of Operations) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The California Wellness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.