About John Muir Health
The John Muir Health Foundation inspires philanthropy and engagement which strengthens and amplifies community-based health access and wellness initiatives impacting the diverse communities and populations served by John Muir Health.
Focus Areas
HealthcareOncologyCardiologyPediatricsBehavioral healthNeurosciencesPhysical rehabilitationNursing educationCommunity health improvementClinical researchPatient services and access
Who They Fund
local community residentscommunity-based nonprofit organizations
About John Muir Health
John Muir Health’s recent giving is dominated by support for its own care network, with three-year general-support grants to John Muir Physician Network reaching $117,627,624 in 2025, $119,859,846 in 2024, and $89,071,527 in 2023. That pattern shows a funder using philanthropy alongside operating support for core health-system functions rather than relying on a single project-by-project approach. The foundation also backs related parts of the system at a similar scale, including John Muir Behavioral Health and John Muir Health Foundation, both receiving repeated general-support grants across multiple years. Beyond internal infrastructure, John Muir Health directs community support to local organizations serving health access, mental health, and family stability. Recent recipients include John Muirmt Diablo Community Health Fund in Concord and Fred Finch Youth Center in Oakland. The grant list also shows support tied to community-facing activities such as the Ultimate Fieldhouse Sponsorship for Ultimate Sports Association in Walnut Creek. Taken together, the record points to a local health foundation funding both clinical capacity and nearby community partners connected to wellness, access, and service delivery.
What John Muir Health Funds
In health-system support, the largest recent awards went to John Muir Physician Network for general support, including $117,627,624 in 2025 and $119,859,846 in 2024. John Muir Behavioral Health also received repeated general-support grants, including $14,421,914 in 2024 and $11,945,476 in 2025, which signals sustained backing for behavioral health services within the system. The foundation’s community health work extends beyond its own entities: John Muirmt Diablo Community Health Fund received community-support grants of $1,461,213 in 2025 and $1,470,344 in 2023. It also supported access-oriented partners such as Operation Access in San Francisco with $250,000 in 2024 and $175,000 in 2025. Additional funding reached meals and local resilience work through Meals on Wheels, Ryse Center, and Inspiring Communities.
How John Muir Health Gives
Typical grant size sits at $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $134,575 at the 75th percentile, though the distribution includes much larger general-support awards to affiliated health entities. The record shows repeat recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, especially within the John Muir network and several community partners, indicating recurring support rather than one-off grants alone. John Muir Health is classified as a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. The giving is local, with 96% of grants going to recipients in California.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$142.2M
Total Assets
$3.6B
Total Revenue
$2B
Total Expenses
$2B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $135K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$135K
Geographic Reach
Local4 states funded
About 96% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MICHAEL THOMAS
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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