Health Quest Foundation concentrates its giving in California, combining significant support for land and river conservation with targeted investments in local education and selective health/advocacy groups. A large portion of assets has gone to park and river protection (notably Yosemite and San Diego River projects), while smaller but consistent gifts support San Diego-area schools and a national genetics advocacy organization. The foundation favors program and project support, often repeating grants to favored environmental and advocacy partners.
Health Quest Foundation’s largest recent grants point to a clear emphasis on protecting Yosemite National Park, with repeated support to Yosemite Conservancy across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That conservation focus sits alongside place-based giving in San Diego, where the foundation has backed river and watershed work, a local independent school, and support for San Diego State University. The foundation also funds health and advocacy groups through program grants. Recent examples include Genetic Alliance in Damascus, Maryland; Vascular Cures in Redwood City; and Rady Children’s Foundation in San Diego. Smaller grants extend into youth-serving and outdoor-access organizations such as Outdoor Outreach and Kimera Orphanage, showing a pattern of project-level support rather than broad unrestricted funding. Across the recent grants list, Health Quest Foundation appears to favor specific initiatives tied to land conservation, education, health, and youth services. The combination of recurring environmental grants and targeted institutional support gives the portfolio a strongly place-based character, especially in California.
A major cause area is park conservation. Health Quest Foundation gave $34,300 to Yosemite Conservancy in 2024 and followed with $25,000 grants in both 2023 and 2025, all for protecting Yosemite National Park. River protection is another recurring theme. The foundation supported San Diego River Parks Foundation with $23,000 in 2025 and $12,000 in 2023 for river conservation, showing sustained interest in watershed work in San Diego. Education funding appears through local school and university support. La Jolla Country Day School received $23,000 in 2025 and $14,475 in 2023 for education, while The Campanile Foundation received $18,885 in 2025 for support of San Diego State University. Health and advocacy grants are also part of the mix. Genetic Alliance received $16,000 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2023 for program work, and Vascular Cures received multiple program grants over several years.
Health Quest Foundation’s recent grants cluster around a small-ticket pattern: the typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $8,000 at the 75th percentile. That distribution sits within a portfolio that also includes a few larger project grants in the $18,000 to $34,000 range. The recent record shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, including Yosemite Conservancy, Genetic Alliance, La Jolla Country Day School, San Diego River Parks Foundation, Vascular Cures, Kimera Orphanage, and The Trauma Foundation. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$116K
$622K
$1K
$122K
Most grants fall between $1K and $8K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$8K
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Modest number of mid-sized grants with concentration in environmental conservation; repeated multi-year or follow-on grants to a few preferred grantees alongside targeted local education and health/advocacy gifts.
Notable grantees: YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY, GENETIC ALLIANCE, SAN DIEGO RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION, LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, THE CAMPANILE FOUNDATION
Health Quest Foundation gives overwhelmingly in the United States, with all 67 recent grants going to U.S. recipients. California is the main destination, accounting for 64% of grants and including recipients in San Diego, La Jolla, San Francisco, Redwood City, San Marcos, and Carlsbad. Outside California, recent grants also went to Damascus, Maryland; Bainbridge Island, Washington; and Boulder, Colorado. The geography matches a regional pattern centered on California, especially San Diego-area organizations.
The recent grants show recurring support for conservation, education, health advocacy, and youth-serving organizations. Yosemite Conservancy, San Diego River Parks Foundation, La Jolla Country Day School, Genetic Alliance, Vascular Cures, and Outdoor Outreach all appear in the recent grants list with program, education, or conservation purposes.
Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple years of support to Yosemite Conservancy, Genetic Alliance, La Jolla Country Day School, San Diego River Parks Foundation, Vascular Cures, Kimera Orphanage, and The Trauma Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is relatively modest: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,000, and the 75th percentile is $8,000. Recent grants range from smaller program awards to larger conservation and institutional grants.
California is the top state by grant count, with 64% of grants going to recipients in the state. Recent California recipients include organizations in San Diego, La Jolla, San Francisco, Redwood City, San Marcos, and Carlsbad.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | PROTECTING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK |
| SAN DIEGO RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $23,000 | 2025 | RIVER CONSERVATION |
| LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LA JOLLA, CA | $23,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE CAMPANILE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $18,885 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY |
| KIMERA ORPHANAGE | CARLSBAD, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| VASCULAR CURES | Redwood City, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOC | BOULDER, CO | $2,625 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,400 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| OUTDOOR OUTREACH | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,200 | 2025 | PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH |
| YMCA - DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY | LA JOLLA, CA | $1,042 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,035 | 2025 | Program |
| SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,030 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN |
| AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB | GOLDEN, CO | $500 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| GUTTMACHER | WASHINTON, DC | $500 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| YMCA OF INLAND NORTHWEST | SPOKANE, WA | $250 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| GROW CYCLING FOUNDATION CORPORATION | MCKINNEY, TX | $250 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| ACCESS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $212 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| Lakeside's River Park Conservancy | LAKESIDE, CA | $206 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | WASHINGTON, DC | $200 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| ASPCA | Washington, DC | $200 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| CA MOUNTAIN BIKING COALITION | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA | $100 | 2025 | PROGRAM |
| YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $34,300 | 2024 | PROTECTING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK |
| GENETIC ALLIANCE | DAMASCUS, MD | $16,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| VASCULAR CURES | Redwood City, CA | $13,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| RADY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $11,030 | 2024 | HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN |
| OUTDOOR OUTREACH | SAN DIEGO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH |
| KIMERA ORPHANAGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $8,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,033 | 2024 | Program |
| SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LA JOLLA, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| The Trauma Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | $5,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| SAN DIEGO RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | RIVER CONSERVATION |
| SD STATE UNIVERSITY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,750 | 2024 | Program |
| ACCESS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $1,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| CLIMBING FOR CHANGE | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $1,039 | 2024 | Program |
| Lakeside's River Park Conservancy | LAKESIDE, CA | $1,030 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | $1,027 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOC | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| CA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FDN | San Marcos, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | Program |
| WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $532 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| Litehouse YMCA of the Inland Northw | Sandpoint, ID | $500 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB | GOLDEN, CO | $500 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| Torrey Pines High School Foundation | San Diego, CA | $258 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| CHALLENGED ATHLETE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $250 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| West Ridge Elementary | Post Falls, ID | $52 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | $25 | 2024 | PROGRAM |
| YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | PROTECTING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK |
| GENETIC ALLIANCE | DAMASCUS, MD | $15,000 | 2023 | PROGRAM |
| LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LA JOLLA, CA | $14,475 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$23,000EDUCATION
KIMERA ORPHANAGE
$7,000PROGRAM
VASCULAR CURES
PROGRAM
LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
$1,400PROGRAM
YMCA - DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY
$1,042PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI
$1,030PROGRAM
RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$1,000HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN
GUTTMACHER
$500PROGRAM
GROW CYCLING FOUNDATION CORPORATION
$250PROGRAM
Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
$206PROGRAM
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$200PROGRAM
CA MOUNTAIN BIKING COALITION
$100PROGRAM
VASCULAR CURES
$13,500PROGRAM
RADY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
$11,030HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN
KIMERA ORPHANAGE
$8,000PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATI
$6,000PROGRAM
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATION
The Trauma Foundation
$5,000PROGRAM
SD STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,750Program
CLIMBING FOR CHANGE
$1,039Program
Lakeside's River Park Conservancy
$1,030PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOC
$1,000PROGRAM
CA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FDN
$1,000Program
Litehouse YMCA of the Inland Northw
$500PROGRAM
Torrey Pines High School Foundation
$258PROGRAM
West Ridge Elementary
$52PROGRAM
YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY
$25,000PROTECTING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$14,475EDUCATION