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
Thank you for your leadership and keeping justice at the center of LA philanthropy!
Dr. Ross,
The seeds you planted will bloom for generations to come!
Dr. Ross,
Wish you peace and reflective joy brother.
- Efrain Escobedo
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,
Thank you for all that you have done to advance justice and equity in our communities.
Dr. Ross,
Well wishes on this next adventure! Enjoy this time!
- Stephanie Ghayouri
Dr. Ross! You are a blessing and have changed the world we live in. Thank you.
- H.S.F.
Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration. You have truly made a difference in California and the world.
Best wishes for the next act!
- Joel
My friend -
Thank you for always believing in the work. I hope you get some time to rest and find new horizons (and no stalkers).
With love
Dr. Ross,
I hope you have some amazing adventures planned. Enjoy!
- Andrea Williams (Southside Coalition)
Bob,
We wish you good health, adventure, and lots of love in your life’s journey.
- Julie & Pete Brown
Bob,
May your love, kindness and humor grow in retirement.
Love you,
- Steve & Victoria
You are a big inspiration for this world! Thank you!
Blessed to be a part of your celebration and life, Bob!
You are an inspiration! Thank you for everything.
- Ted
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.
Thank you for all your work!
- Olga (FBHC)
Dr. Bob -
Enjoy this next chapter in your life. I wish you joy!
- Jim Crouch
Thank you for all that you do. God bless.
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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