24 Years of Planting Change

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.

$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

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Wishing Wall

Dr. Ross,
Thank you for being unwavering and clear about TCE’s purpose. Thank you for always listening and learning and dreaming about what could be.
Forever grateful,
- Mia Bolton

Dr. Ross,
The seeds you planted will bloom for generations to come!

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

On behalf of Music Changing Lives, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication. Your commitment to nurturing and inspiring young minds through philanthropy is truly transformative. May you continue to touch lives & bring harmony to our communities. We are blessed to have you as a part of our journey.
- Josiah (Music Changing Lives)

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

With deepest gratitude for all of your service, your love, & leadership. May you have abundant joy and connection and all good things.
- Sharon

Dr. Ross,
Thank you for all your hard work. Wishing you tons of reset and peace, Dr. Ross.
- Nancy Nunez

Rosetta Henderson Bloom again

Dear Dr. Ross,
We wish you the best in retirement although we know you will stay busy take time to enjoy family.
- From the Avilas

Bob -
It’s been an honor to work with you through the years. Love you very much!

Love you brother!

Wishing you well in all things, Bob. Preach on!
- John F.

Job well done! Now it’s time to take some ‘bob’ time. We love and appreciate you!
- Arnold & Karen Perkins

Dr. Ross -
I learned so much from you and loved working together on op-eds, etc… After a break, I think you have a book in you.

Happiest wishes for a joyous and peaceful retirement after an amazing and productive career! Come back to visit TCE!
- Diana Yang

You are an inspiration! Thank you for everything.
- Ted

I wish you all the best. Hopefully I will see you around the bowl more!
- Virginia Mosqueda

Hey Bob!
Best wishes for what’s next! Love you!

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.

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