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THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT

LOS ANGELES, CA 954523232 WWW.CALENDOW.ORG

The California Endowment, with $4.3 billion in assets, focuses on health and wellness for disadvantaged communities across the U.S., led by President Robert K. Ross.

Overview

About THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT

The California Endowment is a prominent foundation based in Los Angeles, California, with assets totaling approximately $4.3 billion. The foundation focuses on improving health and wellness across California, particularly for Black/African people, economically disadvantaged individuals, and low-income communities. It supports initiatives in education, health, community and economic development, and human services. The foundation's funding reaches a wide array of cities and states across the United States, including major urban centers like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Key personnel include Robert K. Ross, the President and CEO, and David Greenberg, the Chief Investment Officer. The foundation's expenses are around $417 million, with a revenue of approximately $362 million.

Focus Areas

Black/African peopleEconomically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peopleEducationHealthCommunity and economic developmentHuman services- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $4.3B
Total Awarded This Year $193.6M
Average Grant Size $188K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 512,656
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
0%
Contact Information
LOS ANGELES, CA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$4,318,845,356

in 2024, compared to $4,754,305,382 in 2023

Annual Grants
$193,569,729

1030 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$9,782,434CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICESSUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDI-CAL HEALTH HOMES PILOT PROJECT: SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF T...1501 CAPITOL AVENUE MS 4400 SACRAMENTO, CA US2022
$9,420,513CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICESSUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDI-CAL HEALTH HOMES PILOT PROJECT: SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF T...1501 CAPITOL AVENUE MS 4400 SACRAMENTO, CA US2022
$5,000,000SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION CENTER FOR HEALTH PROGRAMCOVID-19 PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - EDUCATING CALIFORNIANS FOR HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A JOINT INITIATIV...1321 GARDEN HIGHWAY SUITE 210 SACRAMENTO, CA US2022
$5,000,000LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONLATINO POWER FUND - REBUILDING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE CALIFORNIA: TO BUILD THE CIVIC, POLITICAL AND EC...235 MONTGOMERY STREET SUITE 1160 SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2023
$5,000,000SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONCALIFORNIA BLACK FREEDOM FUND - ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY: TO SUPPORT A POOLED FUND DESIGNED TO HELP B...2440 WEST EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 300 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA US2023
$4,368,387PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTEESTABLISHING THE CALIFORNIA COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EQUITABLE WORKFORCE INITIATIVE: TO FACILITATE A C...555 12TH STREET 10TH FLOOR OAKLAND, CA US2022
$4,000,000COMMUNITY COALITION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTIONGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO BUILD POWER AMONG YOUTH AND ADULT R...8101 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA US2024
$3,519,999CALIFORNIA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATIONSUPPORTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY IN HEALTH COMMUNITY: TO BUILD AND ESTABLISH A NEW INFRASTRUCTUR...1231 I STREET SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA US2024
$3,500,000DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATIONGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAPACITY...PO BOX 2087 BAKERSFIELD, CA US2023
$3,000,000ALAMEDA POINT COLLABORATIVE INCALAMEDA WELLNESS CAMPUS - ADVANCING HEALTH ACCESS THROUGH HOUSING: TO PIONEER A NEW STANDARD OF CARE...677 WEST RANGER AVENUE ALAMEDA, CA US2023
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
DG
DAVID GREENBERG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER$13224532024
RW
RUTH WERNIG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER$10202912022
DG
DAVID GREENBERG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER$9161362023
RKR
ROBERT K ROSS
PRESIDENT/CEO$8597542024
RKR
ROBERT K ROSS
PRESIDENT/CEO$8268552023
RKR
ROBERT K ROSS
PRESIDENT/CEO$8188692022
RW
RUTH WERNIG
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER$8116612023
MJ
MARTHA JIMENEZ
INCOMING CORPORATE SECRETARY$4855522024
MJ
MARTHA JIMENEZ
EXEC. VP/LEGAL COUNSEL$4573472023
MJ
MARTHA JIMENEZ
EXEC. VP/LEGAL COUNSEL$4572652022
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Last updated on August 25, 2025