SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$2.4M+28% YoY
Grants
249
Median Grant
$5K
Organizations Funded
167
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life through convening, educating and strategic grantmaking; Every person in California should be able to live a healthy life; Sierra Health Foundation promotes health, racial equity and racial justice in 26 Northern California counties
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$25,000 grant to Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum; 2023-24 Biennial Report shows expanded public health policy and systems change work, disaster relief, economic mobility and climate justice projects, youth programs; approximately $2 million in annual grants
How to Apply
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies whose vision and goals are compatible with Sierra Health Foundation programs are encouraged to apply. Grant funding opportunities published on Program pages and monthly Partnerships e-newsletter. Sign up for mailing list to stay informed.
Does Not Fund
Cannot fund 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are supporting organizations with an Internal Revenue Code of 509(a)(3)
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.4M
Grants
249
Median
$5K
States
11
$1.9M
Grants
199
Median
$3K
States
17
$2.3M
Grants
144
Median
$3K
States
14
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$3K
Smallest
$6K
25th Pctile
$10K
75th Pctile
$590K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $6K and $10K.
Largest Recent Grants
$590K
2024
CENTER FOR HEALTH PROGRAM MGMT
CA · GENERAL PROGRAM
$100K
2024
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CA · GENERAL PROGRAM
$75K
2024
UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
CA · DISASTER RESPONSE FUND
$50K
2024
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CA · GENERAL PROGRAM
$25K
2024
COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE
CA · PUBLIC POLICY
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.