24 Years of Planting Change
Thank you Dr. Robert K. Ross for your leadership & building power as President & CEO of The California Endowment
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable legacy Dr. Robert K. Ross has built while serving as our President & CEO.
With 24 years of tireless dedication, he has been instrumental in cultivating people power and advancing the critical causes of health equity and social justice, empowering individuals across California to make their voices heard and drive meaningful change.
His unwavering commitment has shaped everything we do, and he leaves an enduring impact on the communities we serve throughout California.
Send Dr. Robert K. Ross a Thank You
24 Years of Planting Change
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Relive the unforgettable night of the gala as we celebrate Dr. Robert K. Ross’s 24 years of inspiring leadership. -
Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years Learn more
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Health4All 38.6 million lives impacted Learn more
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Investing in and observing the work of community organizers is truly fuel for optimism. Our partners and community leaders have demonstrated that grantees are the architects of a reimagined health destiny.
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS
President & CEO, The California Endowment -
Youth Awards 37 total awards given Learn more
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Schools Not Prisons & BMOC Millions reached since 2016 Learn more
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Watch the impassioned spoken word performance centering Dr. Ross' life, work, and legacy by artists Desiree Stevens, Jose Cordon, Brandon Leaks, and Sun Luu. -
Farmworker Health $50M initiative Learn more
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TCE Grant Making 2023 $381M awarded Learn more
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Dr. Ross shares some words on his legacy, life and friendships with those gathered at the event. -
Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA Learn more
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Racial injustice, structural inequality are made by the human hand. Which means that they can be dismantled by the human hand. Dismantled by human leadership, human action, human voice, human advocacy, human activism.
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS
President & CEO, The California Endowment
Wishing Wall
Best wishes, Dr. Ross! I hope your days are filled with all the things that make you happy.
Thank you Dr. Ross for impacting so many people and our community.
- Vida Mobile Clinic
Dr. Ross,
The seeds you planted will bloom for generations to come!
Dr. Ross,
I love you!! Thank you for being a servant to the people. Lives are better because you came into the world.
Dr. Ross,
Well wishes on this next adventure! Enjoy this time!
- Stephanie Ghayouri
The force is strong in our family.
- D. Wash
You inspired me to keep endeavoring in education even when it's hard. Thank you.
Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration. You have truly made a difference in California and the world.
Love you my brother! My homeboy. Wish you all the joy & happiness.
- Hector V. (Homeboy Industries)
Dr. Ross,
Deep gratitude for your leadership and commitment to equity and justice.
Dear Bob,
Thank you for your incredible and bold leadership for equity and justice! It has catalyzed so much and the ripple effects will be felt for longer than you can imagine. Thanks also for being a personal inspiration to me and our organization’s work. We’ll all try to carry on the pathway you forged. Best wishes in all your next endeavors.
Yours,
- Alex Rossides
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I want to thank and appreciate you for being an advocate for our most underserved communities and our boys of color. It is with deep gratitude that I can say that your investments have given me a career and supported my healing journey.
- Omar Torres
You are a big inspiration for this world! Thank you!
Happiest wishes for a joyous and peaceful retirement after an amazing and productive career! Come back to visit TCE!
- Diana Yang
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you the best time ever spent.
Best wishes!
Hey Bob!
Best wishes for what’s next! Love you!
Dear Dr. Ross,
Wishing you joy, peace, and more free time than you know what to do with. I love you!
- Marc P.
Dr. Ross,
You instilled so much confidence in me by choosing me to be on the board. You truly have no idea about the trajectory my life will go on. Thank you immensely and I wish you all the best.
RKR - sooooo wonderful to gather this evening to celebrate you! The honor and privilege of knowing you is more than I can describe. Hoping we will be sure to connect as you go.
Thank you, Dr. Robert K. Ross, for your innovative leadership and for leading us these past 24 years with courage, compassion, and unwavering conviction.
As he steps out of this role and into his next adventure, we honor his legacy and pledge to carry forward the torch of passion and commitment to build a healthier, more just California for all.
Unveiling Our
2025 Annual
Report
The California Endowment is proud to present our 2025 annual report. Read about the work we are supporting and our partners who are changing California to a state of belonging and inclusion.
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