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A Tradition of “Community. Health. Partnership”
The California Endowment was established in 1996 as a private, statewide health foundation by Blue Cross of California. From the start, The Endowment has had an unwavering focus on expanding access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities. The foundation also serves as an influential public voice for fundamental and lasting improvements in the health status of all Californians.
The Endowment believes that health care is a basic human right, and strives to understand and work with California’s diverse and underserved populations. It actively supports a multicultural approach to health – one that is inclusive of all Californians, regardless of financial status, racial origin, cultural beliefs, gender, age, sexual orientation, geographic location and immigration status, or physical and mental abilities.
A central premise of the foundation is that communities play a pivotal role in identifying the health and wellness needs of its citizenry. The Endowment aims for its grant making to be responsive to community needs, and listens closely to the ideas and approaches to health improvement from California’s numerous neighborhoods and local organizations.
Program Goals Leading the Charge
The Endowment supports programs that advance its three goals:
1. Access to Health: Improve the health of underserved individuals and families by expanding access to health and mental health services.
2. Community Health and Elimination of Health Disparities: Build healthy communities by improving the social and physical environments that shape health behaviors and outcomes.
3. Culturally Competent Health Systems: Health systems characterized by patient-centered care that is understanding of and responsive to different cultures, languages and needs.
Leadership
A 19-member board of directors governs and oversees The Endowment’s mission, vision, values and grant-making activities. Board members represent a cross section of the state’s people and communities; they are diverse in ethnicity, gender, community-based experience, geography and professional expertise.
Executives
Robert K. Ross, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer
B. Kathlyn Mead, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Office
Alonzo Plough, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H., Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Evaluation
Laura Hogan, M.A., Vice President of Program
Assets and Funds Awarded The California Endowment has more than $4 billion in assets, making it the largest health foundation in the state. Since its inception, The Endowment has awarded more than $1.7 billion through 8,900 grants to nonprofit organizations that support a healthier California.* Headquarters and Regional Offices The California Endowment 1000 North Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (800) 449-4149 www.calendow.org Regional offices are located throughout California to help identify local needs, coordinate grant-making efforts, and partner with community organizations and institutions. Locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno and San Diego. *As of February 28, 2007
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