CHG Foundation
CHG Foundation is a public charity based in Chula Vista, California. Formed in 1994, it reports that it awards grants and scholarships for health- and education-related purposes to organizations and individuals residing in an individual recipient County who are not related to the organization.
CHG Foundation at a glance
In short: CHG Foundation gave $549K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $549,400
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,887
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,718,361,471
- +18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CHG Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2420 Fenton Street 100, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Phone: (619) 422-0422
Website: https://chgsd.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CHG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifeline Community Services ($79K). Together the top 10 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 98 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says the foundation awards grants and scholarships to organizations and individuals residing in an individual recipient County. In 2024, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to Florida, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CHG Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $549K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Community Services Vista, CA | Community reinvestment, viva la vida! Raise the paddle - 10/2/24, viva la vida! - 09/27/24 | $79,300 |
| Chula Vista Police Foundation Chula Vista, CA | Community Reinvestment | $65,000 |
| Chicano Federation San Diego, CA | Community Reinvestment | $55,000 |
| YWCA San Diego, CA | Community Reinvestment | $53,500 |
| Mana De San Diego San Diego, CA | 2024 endowment scholarship fund, legacy luncheon/women's history month - mar 22 2024 | $52,500 |
| Maac Chula Vista, CA | Community Reinvestment | $50,000 |
| San Ysidro Health Center San Diego, CA | Emerald Ball Gift 2024 | $28,000 |
| La Revista Binacional Inc San Diego, CA | Advertisement community publication, sd spring magazine launch party - march 6 2024 | $25,000 |
| La Maestra Community Health Center San Diego, CA | Oscar night, casino night and games gala dinner 09/20/24, 32nd annual toy drive & gift drive, la maestra's annual golf tournament lunch 04/26/24 | $18,000 |
| Ismael Cala Foundation Miami, FL | The Legacy of Light Gala - 09/07/24 | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,718,361,471 | $1,837,429,828 | $1,628,176,331 | $549,400 | 23 | $46,535,692 |
| 2023 | $1,446,221,312 | $1,530,362,521 | $1,251,627,757 | $471,971 | 18 | $29,313,041 |
| 2022 | $779,485,719 | $1,247,699,069 | $1,042,911,720 | $146,650 | 14 | $7,004,224 |
| 2021 | $603,263,204 | $1,199,988,965 | $1,266,760,932 | $1,135,197 | 43 | $1,153,404 |
| 2020 | $637,171,330 | $978,092,810 | $991,761,902 | $5,760 | Total only | $2,960,118 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CHG Foundation’s stated mission is to maintain and improve the health of its members by providing access to quality care and exceptional service to diverse populations. Its filing says it awards grants and scholarships for health- and education-related purposes.
The 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. North County Lifeline says its mission is to serve children, families, and individuals in an individual recipient County through services intended to resolve problems, build skills, and nurture self-reliance. The Chula Vista Police Foundation says it funds police training, programs, and specialized equipment to support a safer city. Chicano Federation of an individual recipient describes its work as cultivating opportunities and advocating for families and individuals. YWCA of an individual recipient County says it supports people affected by domestic violence and homelessness through crisis intervention, housing, and related services. MANA de an individual recipient says it empowers Latinas to pursue upward mobility and a better quality of life. The Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee says it works to maximize self-sufficiency through programs and advocacy. La Maestra Family Clinic says it provides healthcare to the communities it serves. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CHG Foundation reported 23 grants totaling $549,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $79,300, with a median of $12,000. The largest awards included $79,300 to Lifeline Community Services, $65,000 to Chula Vista Police Foundation, $55,000 to Chicano Federation, $53,500 to YWCA, $52,500 to MANA de an individual recipient, and $50,000 to MAAC. Other reported awards included $28,000 to San Ysidro Health Center, $25,000 to La Revista Binacional, $18,000 to La Maestra Community Health Center, and $15,000 to Ismael Cala Foundation.
The filing lists grant purposes including community reinvestment, scholarships, and support connected with events and publications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Albert Vitela as chairman of the board, Carlos Cesena as vice chairman, and Carlota Salas as secretary. Board members listed are Jonathan Ball, Tito Calsada, Domenic D’Alessio, Jose Luis Valdivia, Renee L Ramos, Norma Diaz as chief executive officer, and Scott Carroll as chief financial officer.
CHG Foundation is led by Norma Diaz, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norma Diaz
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Vitela
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chair of the Board of Directors → Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisca Chavez
Senior Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yousaf Farook
Senior Director of Health Care Services
Senior Director of Health Care Services → Senior Director of Health, 2021
Senior Director of Health → Senior Director of Health Care Services, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noreen Koizumi
Director of Corporate Quality
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Hinojosa-Valencia
Iha Physician
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Sombillo
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Warren
Associate Chief Executive Officer
Associate Chief Executive Officer → Associate Chief Executive, 2021
Associate Chief Executive → Associate Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Cesena
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors → Vice Chairman of the Board, 2021
Vice Chairman of the Board → Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlota Salas
Secretary of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domenic D'alessio
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Arndt
Senior Compliance Officer
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Ball
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis Valdivia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Garcia
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Carroll
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tito Calsada
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee L. Ramos
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Conrad
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Patrick Tellez (2020–2023) — Chief Medical Officer
- Former: Manisha Sharma (2020–2022) — Medical Director
- Former: George Scolari (2022) — Director - Behavioral Health & Committee Serv. Administrator
- Former: Andrew Gregor (2020–2021) — Chief Corporate Counsel
- Former: Anita Holt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Kojima (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CHG Foundation
How much does CHG Foundation give each year?
CHG Foundation gave $549K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $472K across 18 grants.
What is CHG Foundation's typical grant size?
CHG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $23,887, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from CHG Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does CHG Foundation give grants?
CHG Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (13 grants), Chula Vista, CA (3 grants) and Vista, CA (2 grants).
Does CHG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on CHG Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Reinvestment" (4 grants).
Who are CHG Foundation's largest grantees?
CHG Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lifeline Community Services ($79,300), Chula Vista Police Foundation ($65,000) and Chicano Federation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CHG Foundation?
CHG Foundation reported $1.7B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8B.
What does CHG Foundation fund?
CHG Foundation’s stated mission is to maintain and improve the health of its members by providing access to quality care and exceptional service to diverse populations. Its filing says it awards grants and scholarships for health- and education-related purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CHG Foundation?
CHG Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check chgsd.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is CHG Foundation's EIN?
CHG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0586911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). CHG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chg-foundation-morg_23a9243e223a4760aa5ceb332a3d6359
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