Private Foundation · CA · Corporate Foundations
The California Wellness Foundation
Los Angeles, CA · EIN 954292101 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$1.0B
Total Giving
$54.4M
Grants on File
596
Average Grant
$91K
Giving Radius
Where The California Wellness Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Cal Wellness accepts the online submission of letters of interest through a link on the Cal Wellness website at www.calwellness.org, that includes a 1 to 2 page description of the organization's mission and activities, the region and populations served, how the funds will be used and the total funds requested. If requesting project funding include project goals, leadership and duration.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Generally, public charities described in IRC 501(c)(3) or public agencies within California are funded. Grants should protect and improve the health and wellness of California residents by increasing access to health care, quality education, good jobs, healthy environments, and safe neighborhoods. Requests for core operating support are encouraged. The Foundation does not fund IRC Section 509(a)(3) type III, non-functionally integrated supporting organizations.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Torrance, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Charlotte, NC | $100 | 2022 |
| Madison, WI | $100 | 2022 |
| Portland, OR | $100 | 2022 |
| San Clemente, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Columbia, MD | $100 | 2022 |
| Rye Brook, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| Dublin, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Denver, CO | $100 | 2022 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Berkeley, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Claremont, CA | $120 | 2022 |
| San Diego, CA | $110 | 2022 |
| Providence, RI | $100 | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $120 | 2022 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $200 | 2022 |
| Dewey, AZ | $200 | 2022 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $150 | 2022 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Oakland, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $200 | 2022 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200 | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0B | $49.8M | $85.3M | $80.9M |
| 2022 | $1.0B | $53.5M | $78.8M | $73.1M |
| 2021 | $1.2B | $56.2M | $96.9M | $69.6M |
| 2020 | $1.1B | $46.5M | $100.6M | $66.3M |
| 2019 | $1.0B | $46.2M | $50.5M | $51.7M |
| 2015 | $870.2M | $44.5M | $52.3M | $51.0M |
| 2014 | $941.1M | $45.5M | $61.3M | $34.7M |
| 2013 | $939.8M | $43.5M | $45.1M | $54.5M |
| 2012 | $848.0M | $40.9M | $21.4M | $49.6M |
| 2011 | $794.3M | $42.5M | $45.7M | $46.7M |
Section VII
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