The Providence Health & Services Foundation — San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys primarily funds health care delivery and hospital system operations in the San Fernando Valley region, with the vast majority of dollars going to its own Providence Health system and affiliated medical centers. Beyond core hospital support, the foundation also makes smaller, repeated grants to local safety-net services addressing homelessness, food insecurity, domestic violence and senior/behavioral health, often supporting operational needs. Their giving shows a clear regional focus (Burbank/San Fernando/Santa Clarita) and a preference for health-related institutions and community organizations that partner with or complement clinical services.
Providence Health & Services Foundation San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys Sa’s giving is dominated by support for Providence Health System - Southern California, including a $23,633,542 grant in 2023, a $13,462,297 grant in 2024, and a $14,585,932 grant in 2025, all listed for support operations. That pattern places health system funding at the center of the foundation’s recent activity, with additional support for hospital operations through Tarzana Medical Center LLC. Alongside those large institutional awards, the foundation also funds smaller community organizations that address basic needs and social services in the San Fernando Valley and nearby communities. Recent grants include support for Saint John’s Cancer Institute, Burbank Housing Corporation, and Mend - Meet Each Need With Dignity. The mix points to a funder that combines major health-care operating support with local grants for housing, food access, and family services. Its recent grant record also includes organizations serving homeless families, domestic violence survivors, and low-income residents, showing a consistent relationship between health care, social support, and community-based service delivery.
Health care operations are the clearest theme in the foundation’s grant history. In 2025, it gave $14,585,932 to Providence Health System - Southern California for support operations, following $13,462,297 in 2024 for the same purpose. Specialty clinical work also appears in the portfolio: Saint John’s Cancer Institute received $301,966 in 2023, then $265,453 in 2024 and $195,588 in 2025, all for support operations. Beyond clinical institutions, the foundation has made targeted community grants for housing and basic needs. Burbank Housing Corporation received $50,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024 to develop, improve, and preserve housing for low-income persons. Mend - Meet Each Need With Dignity received $50,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to provide basic human needs to the poor.
Grant sizes are heavily skewed by a small number of large operating awards: the median recent grant is $15,000, with a 25th percentile of $11,000 and a 75th percentile of $42,500. The recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially Providence Health System - Southern California, Saint John’s Cancer Institute, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Burbank Housing Corporation, Mend - Meet Each Need With Dignity, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc, and El Centro De Amistad. The foundation is a public charity and does not fund individuals. The pattern is predominantly operating support, with several grants described as support operations or similar unrestricted uses.
$14.9M
$157.7M
$25.7M
$24.5M
Most grants fall between $11K and $43K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$43K
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Highly concentrated in a few large institutional health providers (one recipient accounts for the vast majority of dollars) combined with many modest, recurring operating or program grants to local social service and faith-based nonprofits; grants are regionally targeted and skew toward operational support rather than capital or research funding.
Notable grantees: Providence Health System - Southern California, Tarzana Medical Center LLC, Saint John's Cancer Institute, MEND - Meet Each Need With Dignity, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in California, which receives 88% of grants, and all listed recipient grants go to U.S. organizations. The largest recent grants are tied to Renton, Washington, through Providence Health System - Southern California and Tarzana Medical Center LLC. In the local service layer, recipients include Burbank, Pacoima, Los Angeles, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Canoga Park, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando. This geography matches a local grantmaking profile centered on the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys while extending to affiliated health-system entities.
The strongest pattern is support for Providence Health System - Southern California and related health care operations. Smaller grants also go to community organizations working on housing, basic needs, family services, domestic violence response, and behavioral health, including Burbank Housing Corporation, Mend - Meet Each Need With Dignity, and El Centro De Amistad.
Recent grant sizes cluster at relatively modest levels outside the large health-system awards: the 25th percentile is $11,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $42,500. The distribution is pulled upward by a few very large operating grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Providence Health System - Southern California in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Saint John’s Cancer Institute in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Mend - Meet Each Need With Dignity in 2023, 2024, and 2025. YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and Burbank Housing Corporation also recur.
California receives 88% of grants, and the recipient list is entirely U.S.-based. Named California cities in the recent grants include Burbank, Pacoima, Los Angeles, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Canoga Park, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando.
It funds organizations, not individuals. The foundation is a public charity with program funding focused on hospitals, clinics, and community-based nonprofits rather than direct grants to people.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | RENTON, WA | $14,585,932 | 2025 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| SAINT JOHN'S CANCER INSTITUTE | RENTON, WA | $195,588 | 2025 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS |
| ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY OF WESTERN USA INC | GLENDALE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | FOOD INSECURITY, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE |
| MEND - MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY | PACOIMA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE POOR. |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC (SAN FERNANDO REGION GUADALUPE COM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| HOME AGAIN LOS ANGELES FAMILY PROMISE | BURBANK, CA | $9,000 | 2025 | ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY | SANTA CLARITA, CA | $8,000 | 2025 | HOMELESSNESS, FOOD INSECURITY, PERSONS WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE |
| ST CHARLES HOLY FAMILY SERVICE MINISTRY | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $8,000 | 2025 | HOMELESSNESS, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | RESEDA, CA | $8,000 | 2025 | ACCESSIBILITY, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE |
| VALLEY FAMILY CENTER | SAN FERNANDO, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY. |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | RENTON, WA | $13,462,297 | 2024 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SAINT JOHN'S CANCER INSTITUTE | RENTON, WA | $265,453 | 2024 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35,000 | 2024 | PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS |
| BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION | BURBANK, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | DEVELOP, IMPROVE, PRESERVE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS |
| MEND - MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY | PACOIMA, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE POOR. |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2024 | OPERATES CENTERS, SHELTERS AND PROGRAMS |
| HOME AGAIN LOS ANGELES FAMILY PROMISE | BURBANK, CA | $15,000 | 2024 | ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES |
| EL CENTRO DE AMISTAD | CANOGA PARK, CA | $13,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE FAMILY THERAPY, REHAB SERVICES, ETC. |
| SAN FENRNANDO VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY COUNCIL | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $12,000 | 2024 | CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND ACTION |
| VALLEY FAMILY CENTER | SAN FERNANDO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY |
| THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND | RESEDA, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | RENTON, WA | $23,633,542 | 2023 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER LLC | RENTON, WA | $793,286 | 2023 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| SAINT JOHN'S CANCER INSTITUTE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $301,966 | 2023 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $81,000 | 2023 | PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS |
| BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION | BURBANK, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | DEVELOP, IMPROVE, PRESERVE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS |
| MEND - MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY | PACOIMA, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE POOR. |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY COUNCIL | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $16,000 | 2023 | CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND ACTION |
| EL CENTRO DE AMISTAD | CANOGA PARK, CA | $16,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FAMILY THERAPY, REHAB SERVICES, ETC. |
| HAVEN HILLS INC | CANOGA PARK, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES CARE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. |
| BURBANK TEMPORARY AID CENTER | BURBANK, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS. |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY | SANTA CLARITA, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES |
| HOME AGAIN LOS ANGELES FAMILY PROMISE | BURBANK, CA | $13,000 | 2023 | ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES |
| GROSSMAN BURN FOUNDATION | CALABASAS, CA | $13,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM BURNS, ETC. |
| FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF BURBANK | BURBANK, CA | $11,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE CONSULTING AND CLINICAL SERVICES. |
| THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND | RESEDA, CA | $11,000 | 2023 | EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND. |
| HANDS4HOPE LA | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $11,000 | 2023 | AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH. |
| VALLEY FAMILY CENTER | SAN FERNANDO, CA | $11,000 | 2023 | SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY. |
| ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT | CANOGA PARK, CA | $11,000 | 2023 | STRENGTHEN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ETC. |
| FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR SERVICES INC | GLENDALE, CA | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. |
| SRD-STRAIGHTENING REINS FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARITA, CA | $8,000 | 2023 | USE HORSES TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL GROWTH IN TEENAGERS |
PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$14,585,932SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS
FOOD INSECURITY, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE
PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE POOR.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
HOMELESSNESS, FOOD INSECURITY, PERSONS WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE
ST CHARLES HOLY FAMILY SERVICE MINISTRY
$8,000HOMELESSNESS, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE
ACCESSIBILITY, PERSON'S WITH LOW INCOMES AND VULNERABLE
VALLEY FAMILY CENTER
$7,000SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY.
PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$13,462,297SUPPORT OPERATIONS
PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS
BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION
$25,000DEVELOP, IMPROVE, PRESERVE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS
OPERATES CENTERS, SHELTERS AND PROGRAMS
EL CENTRO DE AMISTAD
$13,000PROVIDE FAMILY THERAPY, REHAB SERVICES, ETC.
SAN FENRNANDO VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY COUNCIL
$12,000CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND ACTION
VALLEY FAMILY CENTER
$10,000SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY
THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND
$10,000EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$23,633,542SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER LLC
$793,286SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS
BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION
$50,000DEVELOP, IMPROVE, PRESERVE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS
VALLEY INTERCOMMUNITY COUNCIL
$16,000CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND ACTION
EL CENTRO DE AMISTAD
$16,000PROVIDE FAMILY THERAPY, REHAB SERVICES, ETC.
HAVEN HILLS INC
$15,000PROVIDES CARE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
GROSSMAN BURN FOUNDATION
$13,000SUPPORTS MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM BURNS, ETC.
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF BURBANK
$11,000PROVIDE CONSULTING AND CLINICAL SERVICES.
THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND
$11,000EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND.
HANDS4HOPE LA
$11,000AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH.
VALLEY FAMILY CENTER
$11,000SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY.
STRENGTHEN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ETC.
FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR SERVICES INC
$8,000PROVIDE CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
SRD-STRAIGHTENING REINS FOUNDATION
$8,000USE HORSES TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL GROWTH IN TEENAGERS