Every person in California should be able to live a healthy life. The Center brings people, ideas and infrastructure together to eradicate health inequities across the state, with particular focus on underserved communities such as the San Joaquin Valley.
A $2.5 million general support grant to Sierra Health Foundation in 2025 stands out in the recent record and points to how Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management operates: it funds organizations with broad, flexible support rather than narrow project-only awards. The center’s giving is rooted in health equity across California, with an explicit emphasis on underserved communities such as the San Joaquin Valley. Its portfolio also shows attention to behavioral health, overdose prevention and harm reduction, COVID-19 response, youth justice reform, positive youth development, community economic development, community wellness hubs, and fiscal sponsorships. The recent grants list shows a consistent pattern of large unrestricted awards to community-based intermediaries and advocacy organizations. Community Foundation of San Joaquin received $2 million, California Calls for Education Fund received $1.5 million, and Little Manila Foundation Aka Little Manila Rising received $1.282 million. Other large general-support grants went to Regents of the Unversity of California Uc Merced, Action Council of Monterey County Inc, and Catalyst California. The mix suggests a funder that backs organizations working across systems, regions, and communities while keeping support broad enough to strengthen organizational capacity.
Health equity is the clearest throughline in the center’s grantmaking. Vaccine Equity Campaign awards support transportation, interpreter services, childcare, and other barriers to BIPOC access to COVID-19 vaccination in California, showing a public-health approach that includes practical community supports. Behavioral health and overdose prevention are also central: the Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs and Medication Units Funding Opportunity supports expansion of medication units and mobile treatment across the state to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder. The center also invests in youth justice and youth development. The Positive Youth Justice Initiative funds trauma-informed practices, systems change, community-based organizations, and leadership development of youth advocates. In expanded learning, it has supported Sutter County programs serving public school students during the summer and academic year, linking education to youth services and out-of-school time. Another active line, the Community Economic Mobilization Initiative, connects funding to community economic development.
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Most grants fall between $23K and $200K, with a median of $98K.
25th Percentile
$23K
Median
$98K
75th Percentile
$200K
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Typical grant size falls between $22,500 at the 25th percentile and $200,000 at the 75th percentile, with a median grant of $97,500. The recent record includes both large general-support awards and more targeted initiative grants, indicating flexibility in award size rather than a single fixed amount. The funder is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grant list shows recurring relationships: Jakara Movement appears in both 2023 and 2024, and Little Manila Foundation appears in consecutive years as well. Most recent awards are general support, which aligns with the center’s emphasis on core capacity funding and unrestricted support.
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in California, with 98% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Within the recent grants list, Stockton, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Merced appear repeatedly, alongside grants to Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, Riverside, San Diego, Arcata, and Elk Grove. The center’s local scope is also reflected in program-specific funding for Sutter County and the San Joaquin Valley. Outside California, the top state by grant count is DC, but the grant list provided here is entirely U.S.-based.
The center funds organizations working on health equity, behavioral health, overdose prevention and harm reduction, COVID-19 response and mitigation, youth justice reform, positive youth development, community economic development, community wellness hubs, and fiscal sponsorships. Recent grants also show support for general operating and organizational sustainability.
Typical awards sit at a median of $97,500, with the 25th percentile at $22,500 and the 75th percentile at $200,000. The recent grants list also includes larger general-support awards above $1 million.
Yes. The recent grants list includes repeat awards to Jakara Movement in 2023 and 2024, and Little Manila Foundation appears in consecutive years as well. That pattern suggests some ongoing relationships rather than one-time-only funding.
The giving is highly concentrated in California: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The center’s local scope is reinforced by repeated awards in places such as Stockton, Fresno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Merced.
Some active funding opportunities accept unsolicited applications, including the California Tribal and Urban Indian Community-Defined Best Practices opportunity, the Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs and Medication Units Funding Opportunity, the IHHEEL Advocacy and Learning Grants, and the Community Economic Mobilization Initiative. Others, such as the Vaccine Equity Campaign and Positive Youth Justice Initiative, do not.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Who can apply: Supports immigrant communities and immigrant-serving organizations across specified California counties.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $2,500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATALYST CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $762,746 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $240,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $175,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TWO FEATHERS NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES | MCKINLEYVILLE, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SISKIYOU COUNTY JOB COUNCIL | YREKA, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS FOUNDATION | DAVIS, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE FRESNO CENTER | FRESNO, CA | $102,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD INDUSTRIES | FRESNO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MONTEREY BAY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP | MARINA, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EAST BAY ASIAN LOCAL DEVELPMENT CORPORATION | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER ON RACE POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT | DELANO, CA | $93,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAITH IN THE VALLEY | STOCKTON, CA | $88,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION | BAKERSFIELD, CA | $83,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW | SACRAMENTO, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROSE FAMILY CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT CENTER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $77,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $70,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $68,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY WATER CENTER | VISALIA, CA | $68,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY | FRESNO, CA | $68,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| POWER CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $68,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $68,720 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STREET SOCCER USA | SACRAMENTO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTH SACRAMENTO CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH | SACRAMENTO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIA FORWARD | HERCULES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LATINO EQUITY ADVOCACY & POLICY INSTITUTE | HURON, CA | $49,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY MEDIA ALLIANCE | FRESNO, CA | $47,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMELIA ANN ADAMS WHOLE LIFE CENTER | STOCKTON, CA | $47,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES | VISALIA, CA | $47,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| 4 VENIR INC | MERCED, CA | $46,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SILICON VALLEY DE-BUG | SAN JOSE, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW | OAKLAND, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELL-BEING INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RYSE INC | RICHMOND, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALLENSWORTH PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION | ALLENSWORTH, CA | $37,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN NOW | OAKLAND, CA | $35,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROBERTS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CTR | SACRAMENTO, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MUTUAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK OF DEL PASO HEIGHTS | SACRAMENTO, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS INC | CALABASAS, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN DIEGO ORGANIZING PROJECT | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH FORWARD | SACRAMENTO, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIGMA BETA XI INC | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $25,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST | VISALIA, CA | $25,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
$2,500,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TWO FEATHERS NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SISKIYOU COUNTY JOB COUNCIL
GENERAL SUPPORT
ROSE FAMILY CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT CENTER
$77,500GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTH SACRAMENTO CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LATINO EQUITY ADVOCACY & POLICY INSTITUTE
$49,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY MEDIA ALLIANCE
$47,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMELIA ANN ADAMS WHOLE LIFE CENTER
$47,000GENERAL SUPPORT
4 VENIR INC
$46,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELL-BEING INC
$40,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROBERTS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CTR
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK OF DEL PASO HEIGHTS
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INC
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST
$25,500GENERAL SUPPORT