Public Health Grant Funders in California
686 foundations with a documented public health focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 686 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active public health funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The California Endowment | California | $608.0M | 4853 | 2024 |
| 2 | Stanford Health Care | California | $242.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 3 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $225.0M | 216 | 2024 |
| 4 | Dignity Health | California | $183.0M | 1174 | 2024 |
| 5 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | California | $140.9M | 16 | 2024 |
| 6 | The California Wellness Foundation | California | $67.0M | 562 | 2024 |
| 7 | California Healthcare Foundation | California | $37.0M | 119 | 2025 |
| 8 | Crankstart Foundation | California | $27.5M | 10 | 2024 |
| 9 | Lennar Foundation | Florida | $25.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $24.3M | 90 | 2022 |
| 11 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $24.1M | 28 | 2024 |
| 12 | East Bay Community Foundation | California | $22.4M | 51 | 2023 |
| 13 | The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley | New York | $20.9M | 36 | 2025 |
| 14 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $20.9M | 30 | 2024 |
| 15 | California Physicians' Service Fdn | California | $20.8M | 249 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest public health funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 686 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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