The California Endowment
Los Angeles, California · EIN 954523232 · Private foundation
The California Endowment is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $159.5M in annual giving against $3.45B in assets. This page documents the 10,864 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The California Endowment — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What The California Endowment funds
The California Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The California Endowment, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation CATALYZING CALIFORNIA'S NARRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADVANCE HEALTH JUSTICE: TO ADVANCE HEALTH JUSTICE FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS BY DEVELOPING ROB | San Francisco, CA | $9.8M | 2024 |
| California Department of Health Care Services SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDI-CAL HEALTH HOMES PILOT PROJECT: TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF DIRECT HEALTH CARE SERVICES OFFERED THROUG | Sacramento, CA | $9.6M | 2020 |
| Latino Community Foundation LATINO POWER FUND - REBUILDING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE CALIFORNIA: TO BUILD THE CIVIC, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC POWER OF LATINOS FOR A STRONGER, | San Francisco, CA | $5.0M | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation CALIFORNIA BLACK FREEDOM FUND - ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY: TO SUPPORT A POOLED FUND DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD AND SUSTAIN THE POWER OF BLACK-LED | Mountain View, CA | $5.0M | 2022 |
| Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO BUILD POWER AMONG YOUTH AND ADULT RESIDENTS AND TRAIN COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS | Los Angeles, CA | $4.0M | 2023 |
| Community Partners ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITIES FOR HEALTH COLLABORATIVE - IMPROVING POPULATION HEALTH: TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF A MODEL THAT LINKS HEALTH CARE | Los Angeles, CA | $3.7M | 2017 |
| California Primary Care Association SUPPORTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY IN HEALTH COMMUNITY: TO BUILD AND ESTABLISH A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT ONGOING STATEWIDE CIVIC ENG | Sacramento, CA | $3.5M | 2023 |
| Dolores C Huerta Foundation GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP AMONG YOUTH AND ADULTS A | Bakersfield, CA | $3.5M | 2022 |
| California Primary Care Association SUPPORTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY IN HEALTH COMMUNITY: TO BUILD AND ESTABLISH A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT ONGOING STATEWIDE CIVIC ENG | Sacramento, CA | $3.5M | 2024 |
| Alameda Point Collaborative Inc ALAMEDA WELLNESS CAMPUS - ADVANCING HEALTH ACCESS THROUGH HOUSING: TO PIONEER A NEW STANDARD OF CARE FOR UNHOUSED ADULTS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH | Alameda, CA | $3.0M | 2022 |
| California Department of Health Care Services SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDI-CAL HEALTH HOMES PILOT PROJECT: TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF DIRECT HEALTH CARE SERVICES OFFERED THROUG | Sacramento, CA | $3.0M | 2019 |
| Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS WITHIN HEALTHCARE | Los Angeles, CA | $2.8M | 2024 |
| Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans ESTABLISHING A REFUGEE IMMIGRANT CULTURAL HUB FOR HEALTH EQUITY: TO FUND THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION (WHICH MAY INCLUDE FURNITURE AND SIGNAG | San Diego, CA | $2.7M | 2023 |
| California Primary Care Association STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADVANCE HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A PROJECT THAT BRIDGES COMMUNITY CLINICS, HEALTH CENTERS, | Sacramento, CA | $2.6M | 2023 |
| California Primary Care Association STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADVANCE HEALTH | Sacramento, CA | $2.6M | 2024 |
The California Endowment giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from The California Endowment
The California Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at calendow.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about The California Endowment
- Does The California Endowment accept grant applications?
- The California Endowment's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does The California Endowment fund?
- The California Endowment's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include San Francisco Foundation, California Department of Health Care Services, Latino Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does The California Endowment give in grants?
- The California Endowment reported $159.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.30B over 10,864 grants.
- Where is The California Endowment located?
- The California Endowment is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954523232.
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