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,
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
Miyihah-Tlakilte Dr. Ross -
On behalf of Anawakalmekak and the Gabrielino shoshone nation. Much love on your journey.
Dr. Ross,
Best wishes on your journey. Thank you for everything!
-SAJE
May you spend many days on the beach. Best Wishes, Winnie
Thank you Dr. Ross for impacting so many people and our community.
- Vida Mobile Clinic
Dr. Ross,
Well wishes on this next adventure! Enjoy this time!
- Stephanie Ghayouri
Bob,
Don’t be a stranger.
Love you,
- Ray
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)
All the best to the world’s greatest boss & mentor. Thank you for your leadership, advice, and support these last 16 years!
- Dan DeLeon
Dr. Ross,
Deep gratitude for your leadership and commitment to equity and justice.
Dr. Ross -
Wishing you abundance in this next chapter! Thank you for your infinite sacrifices for justice.
- Sonya Diaz
Wishing you well in all things, Bob. Preach on!
- John F.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Blessings,
Mykol Lewis
Brotherhood Crusade
Blessed to be a part of your celebration and life, Bob!
Dear Bob,
I have learned and grown so much during my time at TCE and with you. Thank you for everything.
- Karthik
Happiest wishes for a joyous and peaceful retirement after an amazing and productive career! Come back to visit TCE!
- Diana Yang
Dearest Dr. Ross,
May you be happy in the next phase of your life.
- Susan
Dear Dr. Ross,
Wishing you joy, peace, and more free time than you know what to do with. I love you!
- Marc P.
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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