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
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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
Dr. Ross,
Wish you peace and reflective joy brother.
- Efrain Escobedo
Bob,
Fortunate to have such a powerful voice & thought leader at TCE.
- Sherry
May the force be with you in your new journey!
- Revolve Impact
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for all that you have done to advance justice and equity in our communities.
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for your unwavering support of the HCA and the BHC. You made a difference in the world, and supported us to do the same.
In gratitude,
- Yvonne Maria Jimenez
NLSLA
Bob -
I love you and always will. Now come and join my board!
- Kim Lewis
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,
The East Los Angeles Women’s Center sends you many blessings and gratitude for the support for our community & mujeres.
Dr. Ross -
Thank you for all you’ve done for the community and have an amazing retirement!
Dr. Ross,
Deep gratitude for your leadership and commitment to equity and justice.
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)
Dr. Ross -
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
Your words at the Liberty Hill dinner always stuck with me and I continue to share the message today.
Thank you,
- Darryl
Celebrate your new life!!
Our very best,
- Lew & Mary
Bobbie -
May God continue to order your steps. He;s not finished with you yet.
Wishing you all the love you can handle…. And wonderful memories of years at TCE!
- Elwood
Bob!
Sending love and thanks to you - a role model for the good.
- Robin
Thanks for everything!!! Best of luck!
Dear Bob -
It was an honor to be part of TCE. I wish you all the best in life and love in your retirement. Hope to see you in Pasadena.
Thank you for all your support for the ACA, #Health4All, and everything else.
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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