Does The Endowment only fund health?
Yes, because The California Endowment was founded with a mission to expand access to quality health care for the underserved, and to improve the health of all Californians, this unique vision restricts our funding efforts. However, please keep in mind that the foundation's definition of health is very broad and meant to embrace the state's many diverse "health" needs.
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I've heard about your "multicultural approach to health." What is it?
Guiding The Endowment is its belief that California should be the beacon of an effective Multicultural Approach to Health - an all-encompassing approach that serves individuals regardless of financial status, racial origin, cultural beliefs, gender, age, sexual orientation, geographic location, immigration status, and physical or mental abilities. This multicultural approach to health mobilizes the talents, cultures and assets of California's diverse population to improve the quality of our health systems and to promote health at the level of communities.
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Who can apply?
The California Endowment makes grants to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and public agencies that directly benefit the health and well-being of Californians. To apply for a grant, applicant organizations or their fiscal sponsor must generally have valid tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be classified as a public charity -- not as a "private foundation" under section 509(a).
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How may I get a grant from The Endowment?
To learn about the application process for community-driven programs, please review the Grant Application Guide.
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I am an individual, am I eligible to receive funding?
Sorry, no. We only make grants to organizations.
Does The Endowment fund organizations that have fiscal sponsors?
Yes. Please see the Grant Application Guide for further details.
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If an organization has an active grant from one of The Endowment's grant programs, are they eligible to receive funding from other programs?
Yes. Grantees with active grants may apply to community-driven programs for projects not currently funded by The Endowment. However, please keep in mind that The Endowment's funding program is highly competitive.
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How did The California Endowment get its start?
The Endowment was established as a result of Blue Cross of California's creation of its for-profit subsidiary, WellPoint Health Networks.
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Is The California Endowment related to The California HealthCare Foundation or The California Wellness Foundation?
While The California Endowment and The California Health Care Foundation were both created at the same time as the result of Blue Cross of California's conversion to a for-profit entity, both are private foundations that are independently governed and operated. The California Wellness Foundation is another private health foundation that is independently governed and operated.
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How can I make a donation to The Endowment?
Thank you for the generous offer, but we do not accept donations. We do encourage you, however, to support the health "partners" of The Endowment, many of whom you may learn about on this Web site.
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Where is The Endowment located?
The Endowment is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with regional offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno and San Diego. Program officers and associates actively work throughout the state to identify, support and partner with community-based organizations.
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What do I do if I have a question that was not answered on these pages?
Please e-mail us through our Contact Us area and we'll be happy to respond to your query.
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