Youth on the Board
TCE is one of the first large foundations nationally to designate board seats for young people.
The California Endowment envisions a world where young people of color are at the center of an intergenerational movement to create a healthy, just, and equitable California. We are making a genuine effort to integrate youth input and decision to ultimately shape our investments and culture.
The youth board members will be hands on in redefining wellness for young Californians and providing a youth perspective in advancing health equity and health justice campaigns while strengthening youth voice and leadership across communities, statewide and nationally.
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1st
of large foundations in US to designate youth seats on its board
“As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us, the moral arc of the universe is long, and we are in the long game of social justice. We must combine urgency and patience to invest in civic engagement and organizing led by young people.”
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
TCE Grant Making 2023 $381M awarded
Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA
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
Bob bravo! What a magnificent legacy!
My best,
- Anne
Mil gracias from planned parenthood! We love you!
May the force be with you in your new journey!
- Revolve Impact
Dr. Ross,
Well wishes on this next adventure! Enjoy this time!
- Stephanie Ghayouri
Bob:
Thanks for 24 years of service to TCE and all Californians! Enjoy your new adventures!
Bob -
I love you and always will. Now come and join my board!
- Kim Lewis
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)
Best wishes for the next act!
- Joel
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
Thank you for doing the true work of a doctor… HEALING! I heard you speak early in my career and was very inspired. Thank you!
- Leslie Johnson (Community Coalition)
Bob -
“Dr. Ross” - thank you for your leadership, support, and contributions towards health equity and health justice.
With gratitude,
- Ignatius Bau
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you a magical abundant retirement.
- Nikki
Bob,
May your love, kindness and humor grow in retirement.
Love you,
- Steve & Victoria
Dear Bob,
I have learned and grown so much during my time at TCE and with you. Thank you for everything.
- Karthik
Wishing you all the love you can handle…. And wonderful memories of years at TCE!
- Elwood
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you the best time ever spent.
Bob!
Rest. Relax. Renew. Have fun…
- Kisha Grove
Dearest Bob,
Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime to work with you! An honor and a privilege.
Love always.
Thank you for all your work!
- Olga (FBHC)
Thank you for all that you do. God bless.
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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