California Coverage & Health Initiatives
Cchi's mission is to improve the health and well-being of California children and families by supporting its members in meeting the needs of thier communities.
California Coverage & Health Initiatives at a glance
In short: California Coverage & Health Initiatives gave $330K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $329,977
- -94.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,996
- -79.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,971
- Total assets
- $1,511,195
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Coverage & Health Initiatives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chi Oc ($88K). Together the top 6 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 74 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California Coverage & Health Initiatives gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2025) to $10.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chi Oc Lake Forest, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $87,867 |
| Community Health Partnership San Jose, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $79,438 |
| Give for a Smile Anaheim, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $60,600 |
| High Desert Community Foundation Apple Valley, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $45,341 |
| Ventura County Public Health Fiscal Department Oxnard, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $44,731 |
| Mercy Found - Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Outreach/Enrollment | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,511,195 | $1,118,763 | $1,086,464 | $329,977 | 6 |
| 2024 | $2,194,318 | $6,762,633 | $8,198,946 | $5,480,711 | 20 |
| 2023 | $4,311,208 | $15,080,186 | $15,203,067 | $10,304,873 | 21 |
| 2022 | $3,897,003 | $13,077,343 | $11,860,528 | $7,735,296 | 15 |
| 2021 | $1,599,137 | $4,093,230 | $4,228,514 | $2,421,711 | 12 |
| 2020 | $1,158,502 | $3,396,246 | $3,240,881 | $1,991,374 | 17 |
About California Coverage & Health Initiatives
Based on IRS filings
California Coverage & Health Initiatives is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $330K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Coverage & Health Initiatives is led by Mark Diel, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Diel
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$224K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Marmi Bermudez
Board Chair
Vice Board Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Heaton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2025)
Cynthia Peshek
CFO
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryellen Rehse
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Elba Gonzalez-Mares (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Georgina Maldonado (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Victor Manuel Perez (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Brad Onorato (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Dowd (2023–2024) — COO
- Former: Kathleen King (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Maria Lemus (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alan Fernandes (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Bradford Onorato (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Rolfe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Georgene Lowe (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Villegas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Romero-Mora (2020) — Director of Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $173K, to Mark Diel (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Coverage & Health Initiatives
How much does California Coverage & Health Initiatives give each year?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives gave $330K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.5M across 20 grants.
What is California Coverage & Health Initiatives's typical grant size?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives's median grant in 2025 was $52,971, and its average grant was $54,996, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Coverage & Health Initiatives give grants?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does California Coverage & Health Initiatives give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on California Coverage & Health Initiatives's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach/Enrollment" (6 grants).
Who are California Coverage & Health Initiatives's largest grantees?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives's largest 2025 grantees include Chi Oc ($87,867), Community Health Partnership ($79,438) and Give for a Smile ($60,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Coverage & Health Initiatives?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is California Coverage & Health Initiatives?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives is a public charity focused on Health, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is California Coverage & Health Initiatives's EIN?
California Coverage & Health Initiatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4034471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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