THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$48.8M-14% YoY
Grants
681
Median Grant
$8K
Organizations Funded
778
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Foundation Overview
Mission
We work together to protect and improve the health and wellness of all Californians; our vision is that every person in California enjoys health and wellness by living in safe and healthy communities with access to quality education, good jobs, clean water, and healthy foods
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
March 2024 announced $10.2 million in grants to address racial health inequities including Black maternal and infant health; May 2023 announced $16.7 million in grants and impact investments for health equity; April 2022 announced $17.5 million in grants plus $1.5 million in impact investments; committed $40 million in program-related investments over five years
How to Apply
Letter of Interest required during open LOI cycles; not accepting LOIs after July 31, 2025; will provide update on 2026 approach; review within 90 days after submission period closes; if aligned may invite full proposal within 60 days; contact grants@calwellness.org for portal access issues
Does Not Fund
Only funds work benefiting people in California; does not fund international work or organizations outside the United States; does not fund physical activity/recreation programs, food banks, nutrition education, food systems issues, transportation, standalone conferences, individual fellowships or research projects
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$48.8M
Grants
681
Median
$8K
States
35
$57.0M
Grants
799
Median
$5K
States
32
$56.5M
Grants
611
Median
$10K
States
24
Grant Size Distribution
$8K
Typical Grant (Median)
$150
Smallest
$2K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT POLICY CENTER
CA · CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
$500K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
CA · CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
$500K
2024
VERA INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE INC
NY · CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
$500K
2024
YOUTH LAW CENTER
CA · CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
$500K
2024
TIDES CENTER
CA · FOR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR MOVE THE VALLEY TO ENHANCE INTEGRATED VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH AMONG LOW-INCOME, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN NINE COUNTIES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY.
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.