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Sierra Health Foundation is a private corporation based in SACRAMENTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $58.7M. Annual income is reported at $51.7M. IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE - THIS BROAD PROGRAM CATEGORY FOCUSES ON IMPROVING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY COALITIONS, LEARNING INSTITUTES, AND EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. PROGRAMS ALSO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND RESPITE, REDUCING THE DISPROPORTIONATE CAUSES OF DEATH AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN, SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COALITIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WORKPLACE WELLNESS. According to available records, Sierra Health Foundation has made 490 grants totaling $6.6M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.7M in 2022 to $1.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $525K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 262 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Colorado, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE - THIS BROAD PROGRAM CATEGORY FOCUSES ON IMPROVING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY COALITIONS, LEARNING INSTITUTES, AND THE EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. PROGRAMS ALSO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND RESPITE, REDUCING THE DISPROPORTIONATE CAUSES OF DEATH AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN, SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COALITIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WORKPLACE WELLNESS.
Expenses: $4.7M
PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY PROMOTES BETTER-INFORMED POLICY DISCOURSE WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTH EQUITY, AND CAPTURES AND DISSEMINATES LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTEES. STAFF ACHIEVES PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GRANT MAKING.PROGRAMS WITHIN THIS CATEGORY ALSO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY, AND WORK TO BUILD MOMENTUM AND PUBLIC AWARENESS TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS THAT LIMIT ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
Expenses: $3.4M
NONPROFIT HEALTH SECTOR DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAMS IN THIS CATEGORY SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO CREATE A MORE VIBRANT AND DIVERSE NONPROFIT SECTOR. SPECIFICALLY, PROGRAMS SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CURRENT AND EMERGING NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC LEADERS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HELPS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES ACHIEVE THEIR OBJECTIVES BY PROVIDING A VENUE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING, NONPARTISAN DEBATE AND COLLABORATION.
Expenses: $635K
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HEALTH FUND - THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HEALTH FUND STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY ADVANCING PROGRAMS AND POLICY CHANGES THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL.
Expenses: $272K
IMPROVING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE - THIS BROAD PROGRAM CATEGORY FOCUSES ON IMPROVING HEALTH EQUITY AND REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY COALITIONS, LEARNING INSTITUTES, AND EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. PROGRAMS ALSO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND RESPITE, REDUCING THE DISPROPORTIONATE CAUSES OF DEATH AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN, SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COALITIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WORKPLACE WELLNESS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 490 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, CO.
Sierra Health Foundation has distributed a total of $6.6M across 490 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $525K.
The application deadline is SEE ONLINE INFORMATION AT WWW.SIERRAHEALTH.ORG. SEE ONLINE INFORMATION AT WWW.SIERRAHEALTH.ORG.
Sierra Health Foundation is headquartered in SACRAMENTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet P Hewitt | PRESIDENT & CEO | $514K | $33K | $547K |
| Beatrix Koev Thru 0323 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $57K | $3K | $60K |
| Ed Harris As Of 1223 | COO/CFO | $29K | $1K | $31K |
| Nancy P Lee | DIRECTOR | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Shamus Roller | DIRECTOR | $19K | $0 | $19K |
Total Giving
$16.1M
Total Assets
$57.9M
Fair Market Value
$57.9M
Net Worth
$42.8M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.9M
Distribution Amount
$2.4M
Total: $35.8M
Total Grants
490
Total Giving
$6.6M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
262
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community PartnersTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Health Program ManagementTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| United Way California Capital RegionPUBLIC POLICY | Sacramento, CA | $180K | 2023 |
| Social FinancePUBLIC POLICY | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Yolo County Health And Human Services AgencyTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | West Sacramento, CA |
Other foundations that have funded Sierra Health Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| David And Lucile Packard Foundation | $750K | 2023 | Families and Communities |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | $300K | 2023 | FOR THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE |
| Samueli Foundation | $250K | 2023 | ENVIRONMENT |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $250K | 2023 | FOR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE FOR REGRANTING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA. |
| Debra Mckenzie |
| CHAIR |
| $17K |
| $0 |
| $17K |
| Robert A Petersen Cpa | DIRECTOR | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Jose R Hermocillo | VICE CHAIR | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Claire Pomeroy | DIRECTOR | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| David W Gordon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $115K |
| 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Mountain View, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Humboldt Area FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Indianola, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| California Consortium For Urban Indian HealthPUBLIC POLICY | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Colour Of Music IncTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| Council On American-Islamic Relations CaliforniaPUBLIC POLICY | Anaheim, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| St John'S Program For Real ChangePUBLIC POLICY | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Asian Health ServicesPUBLIC POLICY | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| East Bay Community FoundationPUBLIC POLICY | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| South Sacramento Christian Center Church M4l ProgramPUBLIC POLICY | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Fresno Metropolitan MinistryPUBLIC POLICY | Fresno, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Alliance With Family FarmersAFS - 10/31/24 01:08PM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Davis, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hispanas Organized For Political Equality-CaliforniaTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Neo PhilanthropyTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Grantmakers In HealthTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $22K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Regional Coalition To End HomelessnessPUBLIC POLICY | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Black Chamber Of Commerce FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Improve Your TomorrowTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| The Funders Network IncPUBLIC POLICY | Coral Gables, FL | $18K | 2023 |
| Mlk CommitteeTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Northern California GrantmakersTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sacramento MetropolitanMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Capital Public Radio IncMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| 21 Reasons Scholarship FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Convention & Visitors BureauMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| South Sacramento Christian Center ChurchTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Greg Najee Grimes 212 Anchor FoundationMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| El Dorado Community FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Placerville, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grant Drum Line Music AssocTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Morehouse School Of MedicineMATCHING GIFT | Atlanta, GA | $9K | 2023 |
| Common Ground A Covenant ChurchMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| St Hope AcademyTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Insure The Uninsured ProjectTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems FundersPUBLIC POLICY | Santa Barbara, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Mutual Assistance Network Of Del Paso HeightsTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber Of CommerceMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Roberts Family Development CtrTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Always KnockingTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Business JournalMATCHING GIFT | Charlotte, NC | $7K | 2023 |
| Asian American Liberation NetworkTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Elk Grove, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Triumph Cancer FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Sacramento ArtsMATCHING GIFT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Climate ResolveTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Community Health & Well-Being IncTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| California Pan-Ethnic Health NetworkTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| California Budget & Policy CenterTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| David And Lucile Packard Foundation | $200K | 2023 | Environment and Science |
| Weingart Foundation | $200K | 2023 | SUPPORT FOR SACRED PLACES INSTITUTE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $165K | 2023 | FOR THE SACRED PLACES INSTITUTE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES |
| Stupski Foundation | $50K | 2023 | To support the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color project. |
| The Zellerbach Family Foundation | $20K | 2023 | TO SUPPORT A STATEWIDE ALLIANCE OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM. |
| Sacramento Kings Foundation | $20K | 2023 | Charitable Contribution |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $10K | 2023 | PROJECT SUPPORT |
| Weingart Foundation | $300 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAMS |
| Weingart Foundation | $250 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAM |
| James Irvine Foundation | $14M | 2022 | To launch CEMI |
| James Irvine Foundation | $14M | 2022 | To launch CEMI |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $1.3M | 2022 | FOR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE FOR REGRANTING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA. |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $1.3M | 2022 | FOR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE FOR REGRANTING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY FOR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA. |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $864K | 2022 | HEALING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $864K | 2022 | HEALING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $750K | 2022 | THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HEALTH FUND |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $750K | 2022 | THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HEALTH FUND |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | $700K | 2022 | TO BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY |
| The California Endowment | $500K | 2022 | CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE - IMPROVING HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH INVESTMENTS AND PRACTICES THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND OTHER NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA WHO ARE INVOLVED IN OR AT RISK OF COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. |
| The California Endowment | $500K | 2022 | CENTRAL VALLEY UNITED FOR POWER - ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY: TO SUPPORT AN EMERGING COALITION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ENGAGED IN LARGE SCALE INTEGRATED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOWARD HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY. |
| The California Endowment | $450K | 2022 | POSITIVE YOUTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE - ADVANCING COMMUNITY HEALTH: TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO HOW COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMS CAN IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUTH IN CALIFORNIA. |
| The California Endowment | $400K | 2022 | COMMUNICATING POWER AND PEOPLE FOR IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES: TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE OF CALIFORNIANS ON HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AROUND THE STATE. |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $400K | 2022 | THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE |
| California Physicians Service Foundation | $400K | 2022 | THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE |
| The California Endowment | $400K | 2022 | SACRAMENTO BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES - HUB RENEWAL: TO ADVANCE RACIAL AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY BY ACTIVELY PARTNERING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE A POWER-BUILDING CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS LEARNING AND COLLABORATION. |
| Samueli Foundation | $260K | 2022 | ENVIRONMENT |
| Samueli Foundation | $260K | 2022 | ENVIRONMENT |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | $200K | 2022 | FOR THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE |
| The California Endowment | $200K | 2022 | SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HEALTH FUND - SUPPORTING HEALTH ADVOCACY: TO SUPPORT REGIONAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AND NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY. |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $150K | 2022 | FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE CALIFORNIA FUNDERS FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR, WITH ATTENTION TO POLICY ADVOCACY, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE. |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $150K | 2022 | FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE CALIFORNIA FUNDERS FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR, WITH ATTENTION TO POLICY ADVOCACY, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE. |
| The California Endowment | $100K | 2022 | CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE - IMPROVING HEALTH: TO SUPPORT A COALITION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH INVESTMENTS AND PRACTICES THAT ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND OTHER NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA WHO ARE INVOLVED IN OR AT RISK OF COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $75K | 2022 | ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | $56K | 2022 | FOR 2022 AND 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES TO CALIFORNIA FUNDERS FOR BOYS AND MEN OF COLOR |
| The California Endowment | $50K | 2022 | ADVANCING INCLUSION AND EQUITY FOR HEALTH: TO PROMOTE INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH AND RACIAL EQUITY PRACTICES AND GREATER RESIDENT INCLUSION IN CIVIC DECISION-MAKING IN MERCED COUNTY. |
| David And Lucile Packard Foundation | $45K | 2022 | CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE |
| David And Lucile Packard Foundation | $45K | 2022 | CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE |
| Durfee Foundation | $30K | 2022 | LARK AWARD |
| Roy And Patricia Disney Family Foundation | $30K | 2022 | Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples |
| Roy And Patricia Disney Family Foundation | $30K | 2022 | Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples |
| Durfee Foundation | $30K | 2022 | LARK AWARD |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $10K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $10K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Finish Line Youth Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2022 | Sierra Health Foundation |
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