San Mateo County Health Foundation (SMCHF) exists to promote and champion the health and wellbeing of all residents of our community, regardless of ability to pay, primarily through supporting excellence and innovation in the County’s hospital and clinic system.
San Mateo County Health Foundation’s recent grantmaking is anchored by a single large award: $421,260 to Jefferson Union High School District for expansion of California’s behavioral health workforce. That grant points to a funder that uses philanthropy to support health capacity, training, and service access in San Mateo County rather than broad-based general philanthropy. The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote and champion the health and wellbeing of all residents of the community, regardless of ability to pay, with support flowing primarily to the county’s hospital and clinic system. Its current portfolio also includes direct support for San Mateo Medical Center, where a $342,289 grant was awarded for healthcare in San Mateo County. Across its active programs, the foundation backs patient financial assistance, newborn support, equipment and technology, senior care, breast health, food security, and staff wellbeing. The pattern is practical and operational: funding is aimed at keeping care accessible, improving clinical capacity, and meeting basic needs tied to health outcomes.
Behavioral health workforce development appears as a clear priority. The foundation awarded $421,260 to Jefferson Union High School District for expansion of California’s behavioral health workforce, linking philanthropy to training and pipeline building. Clinical capacity is another focus. A $342,289 grant to San Mateo Medical Center supported healthcare in San Mateo County, consistent with the foundation’s emphasis on hospital and clinic services. Several program areas are tied to access barriers and basic needs. Caring Hands in Health provides urgent financial assistance for essentials such as emergency housing, medical and dental care, transportation to appointments, senior meals, and legal support in abuse cases. Food Farmacy addresses food insecurity and nutrition, while Breast Health & Support funds diagnostic upgrades and a mobile mammography van for people facing barriers to access.
The foundation’s typical grant size is tightly grouped: the 25th percentile is $362,032, the median is $381,774, and the 75th percentile is $401,517. That suggests a relatively consistent award size rather than a wide spread of small and large grants. The most recent grants show direct support to local institutions and county health infrastructure, with both named recipients appearing in 2024. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The foundation’s active programs include donor-funded and employee-driven efforts, along with direct support for county health services.
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Most grants fall between $362K and $402K, with a median of $382K.
25th Percentile
$362K
Median
$382K
75th Percentile
$402K
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Giving is local and fully concentrated in California: 100% of grants in the available data went to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. The recent grants list names Daly City and San Mateo as recipient cities. Program support is also centered on San Mateo County and San Mateo Medical Center, with active initiatives serving county residents through clinics, hospitals, and community health services. The grant recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The foundation supports behavioral health workforce expansion, health care delivery, patient financial assistance, food security and nutrition, domestic and family violence intervention, senior care, medical and diagnostic equipment, and staff wellness and workplace support. Its programs also include newborn support, breast health access, and services for older adults.
No. Hospital and clinic support is central, but the foundation also funds workforce development, patient assistance, food security, newborn support, and senior services. Recent and active programs connect funding to San Mateo Medical Center, county clinics, and community-based health needs.
The foundation’s typical awards are close in size: the 25th percentile is $362,032, the median is $381,774, and the 75th percentile is $401,517. The recent grants listed include awards of $421,260 and $342,289.
Its giving is local and fully concentrated in California. In the available data, 100% of grants went to recipients in the HQ state, and the recent grants list includes recipients in Daly City and San Mateo.
Some programs do, and others do not. Bundle of Joy, Breast Health & Support, and Healthcare Heroes accept unsolicited or internal requests in their program structure, while Caring Hands in Health, Equipment for the San Mateo Medical Center, and Ron Robinson Senior Care Center do not accept unsolicited requests.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from San Mateo County Health Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests are intended for San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) staff or affiliated SMMC programs/units. The Foundation prioritizes funding for SMMC program needs and capital/equipment requests (examples: Keller Center, Ron Robinson Senior Care Center, Breast Health).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo, CA | $291,919 | 2026 | Healthcare in San Mateo County |
| Jefferson Union High School District | Daly City, CA | $142,955 | 2026 | Expansion of California's Behavioral Health Workforce |
| Samaritan House | San Mateo, CA | $85,704 | 2026 | Samaritan House Support |
| San Mateo County Health | San Mateo, CA | $5,508 | 2026 | Healthcare in San Mateo County |
| San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo, CA | $749,144 | 2025 | Healthcare in San Mateo County |
| Jefferson Union High School District | Daly City, CA | $270,651 | 2025 | Expansion of California's Behavioral Health Workforce |
| JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | DALY CITY, CA | $421,260 | 2024 | EXPANSION OF CALIFORNIA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE |
| SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER | SAN MATEO, CA | $342,289 | 2024 | HEALTHCARE IN SAN MATEO COUNTY |
| SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER | SAN MATEO, CA | $416,002 | 2023 | HEALTHCARE IN SAN MATEO COUNTY |
San Mateo Medical Center
$291,919Healthcare in San Mateo County
Jefferson Union High School District
$142,955Expansion of California's Behavioral Health Workforce
San Mateo County Health
$5,508Healthcare in San Mateo County
San Mateo Medical Center
$749,144Healthcare in San Mateo County
Jefferson Union High School District
$270,651Expansion of California's Behavioral Health Workforce
JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
$421,260EXPANSION OF CALIFORNIA'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE
