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The California Endowment (CA)
The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation that was established in 1996 through Blue Cross of California's WellPoint Health Network.
The mission of California Endowment is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.
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www.calendow.org
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The mission of California Endowment is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.
Web Address
www.calendow.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/HealthHappensHere
Twitter - @CalEndow
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/calendow/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/healthhappenshere
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Recent News from California Endowment
Blue Shield of California Foundation's strategy for transforming the domestic violence community
Foundation: Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Endowment
According to Dr. Long, the Foundation's approach to flexible funding has evolved from merely helping safety net providers keep the “lights on...more
Foundation: Blue Shield of California Foundation, California Endowment
According to Dr. Long, the Foundation's approach to flexible funding has evolved from merely helping safety net providers keep the “lights on...more
Petaluma Health Care District creating foundation
Foundation: California Endowment, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
That foundation eventually evolved to be known as the Petaluma Community Foundation, operating with administrative assistance from the district...more
Foundation: California Endowment, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
That foundation eventually evolved to be known as the Petaluma Community Foundation, operating with administrative assistance from the district...more
Health Conversion Foundations: How to Make Them Relevant
Foundation: California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation
Similar to a community foundation, these legacy foundations are connected to specific places or geographic areas. The assets held by...more
Foundation: California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation
Similar to a community foundation, these legacy foundations are connected to specific places or geographic areas. The assets held by...more
Shasta College Receives One of Seven Grants in California to Transition Ex-Offenders to ...
Foundation: California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
The grant will provide more than $200,000 a year for up to three years, ... A consortium of nine foundations are funding the Renewing...more
Foundation: California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation
The grant will provide more than $200,000 a year for up to three years, ... A consortium of nine foundations are funding the Renewing...more
CEO Sarah Eagle Heart Grows Nonprofit 'Native Americans in Philanthropy'
Foundation: California Endowment, Schott Foundation for Public Education
The national membership-based nonprofit promotes collaboration to develop meaningful philanthropic opportunities rooted in Native values. NAP...more
Foundation: California Endowment, Schott Foundation for Public Education
The national membership-based nonprofit promotes collaboration to develop meaningful philanthropic opportunities rooted in Native values. NAP...more
Executives' Alliance Foundation Leaders “Ban the Box,” Issue Call to Action for All U.S. ...
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate ... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, “To advance the common...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate ... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, “To advance the common...more
Executives' Alliance Foundation Leaders "Ban the Box," Issue Call to Action for All U.S. ...
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate .... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, "To advance the common...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate .... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, "To advance the common...more
100000 Opportunities Initiative to Bring National Youth Hiring Movement to Los Angeles on Feb. 11
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, California Endowment
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is generously supported by the Arizona Community Foundation, California Endowment, Dominos, FedEx,...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, California Endowment
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is generously supported by the Arizona Community Foundation, California Endowment, Dominos, FedEx,...more
June 6: Trail Restoration in San Gabriels for National Trails Day
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, California Endowment, Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Wyss Foundation
... Annenberg Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Resources Legacy Fund, the California Community Foundation, and The...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, California Endowment, Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, Wyss Foundation
... Annenberg Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Resources Legacy Fund, the California Community Foundation, and The...more
Guest commentary: Richmond is not even close to comparable to Baltimore
Foundation: California Endowment
Philanthropy (two seats): Jim Becker, president and CEO, Richmond Community Foundation; Diane Aranda, program manager, The...more
Foundation: California Endowment
Philanthropy (two seats): Jim Becker, president and CEO, Richmond Community Foundation; Diane Aranda, program manager, The...more
Illustrative Grants from California Endowment
Matching Gifts-$113,040
Art Share Los Angeles, Inc.-$10,000
Black Dot Artists, Inc.-$15,000
CommuniCare Health Centers-$62,437
Lighthouse Recovery Club of Hanford-$25,040
LPC Consulting Associates, Inc.-$51,679
NAMI Urban Los Angeles-$100,000
Prevent Blindness Northern California-$15,000
Public Health Institute-$95,473
San Diegans for Health Care Coverage-$61,068
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