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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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Facebook - www.facebook.com/HealthHappensHere
Twitter - @CalEndow
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/calendow/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/healthhappenshere
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
Headwaters Foundation'S First Ceo to Depart after $26M in Grants
Foundation: California Endowment
"We are breaking the mold," Brenda Solorzano tells the Missoulian. Solorzano is CEO of the Headwaters Foundation, which was created in 2017 to support community health in western Montana. The...more
Foundation: California Endowment
"We are breaking the mold," Brenda Solorzano tells the Missoulian. Solorzano is CEO of the Headwaters Foundation, which was created in 2017 to support community health in western Montana. The...more
Leading Impact Investors and Philanthropists Convene for
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment
In 2024, Los Angeles will host the Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference, an annual conference that brings together more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment
In 2024, Los Angeles will host the Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference, an annual conference that brings together more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across...more
Leading Impact Investors and Philanthropists Convene for Mission Investors Exchange 2024 ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and...more
Where Justice Meets Philanthropy—Advancing Equity and Educational Justice Through Giving
Foundation: California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and...more
Foundation: California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and...more
Ceo of Missoula'S Headwaters Foundation Moving on
Foundation: California Endowment
After less than two years at the helm, Brenda Solorzano is stepping down from her post as CEO of the Headwaters Foundation in Montana to take a similar job in California, the Missoulian...more
Foundation: California Endowment
After less than two years at the helm, Brenda Solorzano is stepping down from her post as CEO of the Headwaters Foundation in Montana to take a similar job in California, the Missoulian...more
Journalism program aimed at diversity receives $201K state grant
Foundation: California Endowment
After less than two years at the helm, Brenda Solorzano is stepping down from her post as CEO of the Headwaters Foundation in Montana to take a similar job in California, the Missoulian...more
Foundation: California Endowment
After less than two years at the helm, Brenda Solorzano is stepping down from her post as CEO of the Headwaters Foundation in Montana to take a similar job in California, the Missoulian...more
(Bprw) The Ie Black Equity Fund Raises an Historic $6 Million to Build and Sustain the ...
Foundation: Inland Empire Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation
"We must remain vigilant on our journey towards progress." So said Dr. Bob Ross, president and CEO of the California Endowment, as he announced a $1 million donation to the Inland Empire...more
Foundation: Inland Empire Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation
"We must remain vigilant on our journey towards progress." So said Dr. Bob Ross, president and CEO of the California Endowment, as he announced a $1 million donation to the Inland Empire...more
New $22M Philanthropic Initiative Launches to Propel the Community Ownership ...
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is putting his money where his mouth is, with a $22 million initiative to support community ownership of real estate. The Community Ownership for Community Power...more
Foundation: California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Irvine Foundation
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is putting his money where his mouth is, with a $22 million initiative to support community ownership of real estate. The Community Ownership for Community Power...more
Humboldt Area Foundation/Wild Rivers Community Foundation Sets Aside $1.2M for Rio ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Humboldt Area Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
The earthquake that hit northern California in December didn't get the federal government's blessing, but that didn't stop two community foundations from setting aside $1.2 million to help people...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Humboldt Area Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
The earthquake that hit northern California in December didn't get the federal government's blessing, but that didn't stop two community foundations from setting aside $1.2 million to help people...more
UC Santa Cruz scholars aim to address climate change through new Sierra Health Foundation grant
Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
"We should always be talking about 'our' economy rather than 'the' economy, to remind us that economic activity is organized by people, not created by nature, and thus reflects values, power, and...more
Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
"We should always be talking about 'our' economy rather than 'the' economy, to remind us that economic activity is organized by people, not created by nature, and thus reflects values, power, and...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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