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The California Endowment — Grants & Giving Profile

Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 954523232) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.

Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.

Overview

In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The California Endowment reported 762 grants totaling $137,856,584 to 563 organizations across 18 states and territories, most often for health & medical. Its largest reported grant was $2,815,000 to Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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Reported grants
762
Total given
$137.9M
Median grant
$100K
Largest grant
$2.8M
Recipients
563
States reached
18

What this foundation funds

Where the funding went

Largest recipients (by total reported funding)

RecipientLocationTotal
Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health ProgramSACRAMENTO, CA$4,400,000
Community PartnersLOS ANGELES, CA$3,410,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWASHINGTON, DC$2,830,048
Charles Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLOS ANGELES, CA$2,815,000
California Primary Care AssociationSACRAMENTO, CA$2,600,000
California Community FoundationLOS ANGELES, CA$2,535,000
Silicon Valley Community FoundationMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA$2,488,400
Pico CaliforniaLOS ANGELES, CA$2,200,000
The Regents of the University of California (univeSAN FRANCISCO, CA$2,189,622
Fresno Building Healthy CommunitiesFRESNO, CA$2,054,165
Acce InstituteLOS ANGELES, CA$2,000,000
Tides CenterSAN FRANCISCO, CA$1,892,063
NEO Philanthropy IncNEW YORK, NY$1,750,000
Californians for Justice Education Fund IncSAN FRANCISCO, CA$1,675,000
Humboldt Area FoundationBAYSIDE, CA$1,625,000
SAN Joaquin Community Foundation IncSTOCKTON, CA$1,600,000
Prevention InstituteOAKLAND, CA$1,564,870
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs IncCALABASAS, CA$1,520,000
Echoing Green IncNEW YORK, NY$1,500,000
Power CaliforniaLOS ANGELES, CA$1,500,000
C R L a FoundationSACRAMENTO, CA$1,326,666
Public Health InstituteOAKLAND, CA$1,300,000
Genders and Sexualities Alliance NetworkSAN FRANCISCO, CA$1,242,072
The Schott Foundation for Public EducationCAMBRIDGE, MA$1,200,000
Public CounselLOS ANGELES, CA$1,165,000
Action Council of Monterey County IncSALINAS, CA$1,100,000
Faith in the ValleySTOCKTON, CA$1,000,000
East BAY Community FoundationOAKLAND, CA$986,400
Liberty Hill FoundationLOS ANGELES, CA$965,614
Right to the City Alliance IncBROOKLYN, NY$950,000
Catalyst CaliforniaLOS ANGELES, CA$942,878
Southern California GrantmakersLOS ANGELES, CA$906,500
Youth Leadership InstituteSAN FRANCISCO, CA$900,000
Community Media Access CollaborativeFRESNO, CA$877,203
MilpaSALINAS, CA$867,500
Community Vision Capital and ConsultingSAN FRANCISCO, CA$800,000
Chinese Progressive AssociationOAKLAND, CA$775,000
Leadership Counsel for Justice and AccountabilityFRESNO, CA$775,000
Grassroots Power ProjectBERKELEY, CA$750,000
Organizers Institute South and West IAFAUSTIN, TX$750,000
Smartmeme IncOAKLAND, CA$750,000
Youth RadioOAKLAND, CA$725,000
Roadmap Social Justice ConsultingHYATTSVILLE, MD$700,000
Illuminative IncLAS VEGAS, NV$690,697
Center for Empowered Politics Education FundSAN FRANCISCO, CA$683,333
Organizing Roots IncSAN FRANCISCO, CA$675,000
California State Wildlife FoundationBERKELEY, CA$662,554
Genesis LA Economic Growth CorporationLOS ANGELES, CA$628,834
Movement Strategy CenterOAKLAND, CA$625,000
California Pan-ethnic Health NetworkBERKELEY, CA$600,000

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Source: public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings (tax year 2024). Amounts are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.