Who funds health clinics and health care in California
From 2022 to 2025, 1,615 foundations and charities reported 5,481 grants to 709 clinics and health care nonprofits in California. The typical grant was $15,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (49), California Community Foundation (37) and California Healthcare Foundation (29).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most clinics and health care nonprofits in California
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA | 49 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 37 | $25,500 | 2024 |
| California Healthcare Foundation Oakland, CA | 29 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | 27 | $29,500 | 2024 |
| The California Wellness Foundation Los Angeles, CA | 23 | $7,800 | 2024 |
| East Bay Community Foundation Oakland, CA | 22 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | 21 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc Deer Lodge, MT | 19 | $14,650 | 2024 |
| The California Endowment Los Angeles, CA | 18 | $85,000 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 18 | $500 | 2023 |
| The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | 15 | $24,000 | 2024 |
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | 15 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc Alexandria, VA | 15 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Public Health Institute Oakland, CA | 14 | $130,087 | 2024 |
| Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA | 14 | $285 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Kaiser Foundation Hospitals paid Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medici $110,953,269 in 2024. Purpose: General operating support.
- California Community Foundation paid Open Arms Pregnancy Center $250,000 in 2024. Purpose: Health.
- California Healthcare Foundation paid The California Health Care Safety-net Institute $580,000 in 2024. Purpose: Californias public hospitals and health systems: strengthening primary care systems and health plan relationships; awareness & action in cal.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation paid Health Care Foundation for Ventura County $250,000 in 2024. Purpose: Health.
- The California Wellness Foundation paid California Coverage and Health Initiatives $300,000 in 2024. Purpose: Core operating support.
- East Bay Community Foundation paid Street Level Health Project $500,000 in 2023. Purpose: Access to care and resources for oakland immigrant communities.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to health clinics and health care in California?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (49), California Community Foundation (37), California Healthcare Foundation (29). The count in parentheses is how many clinics and health care nonprofits in California each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to health clinics and health care in California?
The median grant was $15,000 across 5,481 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts clinics and health care nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.