TCE Grant Making 2023
We partner with the community to improve the health of all Californians. Our grant making is guided by three bold ideas: People Power, Reimagining Institutions, and a 21st Century Health System for All.
Over the past decade of listening and responding to partners, TCE learned that “it begins and ends with people power.” Our grant making process is guided by the practice of trust-based philanthropy and the recognition that people closest to the problem have the best understanding of the solutions.
Over the next several years, the Endowment will continue supporting the Good Troublemakers – nonprofit organizations advancing racial justice and health equity in California for systemic and policy change.
TCE will continue to focus grant making on areas of greatest need, where inequity is highest, and to align with the community on goals and priorities. Together, we will create good trouble to impact systemic change, create a more equitable and racially just California and achieve a beloved community.
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$381M
Awarded -
710
Organizations -
1,031
Grants -
$4.3B
In assets
“Those that are most negatively and adversely impacted by injustice are the ones closest to the solutions and the right policies and right practices and the right systems changes.”
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS President & CEO, The California Endowment
Browse Other Changes Planted by Dr. Ross
Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years
Health4All 38.6 million lives impacted
Youth Awards 37 total awards given
Schools Not Prisons & BMOC Millions reached since 2016
Farmworker Health $50M initiative
Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA
Youth on the Board 1st of large foundations in US to have youth on the board
Childhood Obesity & Freshworks $272M to expand access to fresh and healthy foods in low-income communities
CHIS 20,000 households interviewed annually to find health gaps in CA
Kids Health Coverage Campaign $4M to help enroll children in health programs
Cultural Competency/Health Workforce/PRIME $78.2M to CA organizations working to boost the size and diversity of the state's healthcare workforce
TCE Headquarters 125,000+ use our facilities every year
Wishing Wall
Dr. Ross,
You are an amazing person/soul! Wish you the best retirement!
Dr. Ross,
Wish you peace and reflective joy brother.
- Efrain Escobedo
Dr. Ross -
The man who helped me to dream in decades! Thank you for your leadership and example of courage. You’ve made us all better!
- Kaci Patterson
Thank you for all that you’ve done! Please enjoy your retirement. You deserve it!
- Martha Dina Arguello & PSR-LA
May the force be with you in your new journey!
- Revolve Impact
Dr. Ross! You are a blessing and have changed the world we live in. Thank you.
- H.S.F.
Wishing you the best and a well deserved rest to enjoy the simple things in life.
Peace,
- Bob Alvarez (Balance PR)
Bob -
With huge appreciation for an example of excellence, humility, and grace.
Best wishes.
Dr. Ross,
I hope this next chapter fills you up as you get to witness the work and people you have nurtured for all these years.
Dr. Ross -
Thank you for all you’ve done for the community and have an amazing retirement!
Dr. Ross! Congrats on your transition. I am grateful for the opportunity to have grown up with your support. You inspired me to chase my dreams.
- Corleone (BMoC)
Happy times and thanks for all you have done for me.
Thank you for all the great work bringing health and wellness to California.
- Alan Pullman
Wishing you a happy and blessed retirement.
Love,
- David & Pei
We wish you well wishes.
- Brotherhood Crusade
Dear Bob,
I have learned and grown so much during my time at TCE and with you. Thank you for everything.
- Karthik
Thank you, Bob! THis Center for Strategic Partnership thrives because you helped nurture the value of partnerships. I will be forever grateful to you and for you. Plus I love that you are not shy about spirituality.
Dr. Ross,
You rock.
Thank you for all your support for the ACA, #Health4All, and everything else.
Best wishes!
- Melinda Smith and the Helpguide team
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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