FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE VALUES OF DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE, DBA FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER. THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECEIPT, MAINTENANCE, AND TRANSFER OF MONEY AND PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOSPITAL. FOUNDATION SUPPORT ALLOWS THE HOSPITAL TO FURTHER ITS MISSION WORLD BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.9M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-61.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
-61.3% YoY
About French Hospital Medical Center
Based on IRS filings
French Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $701K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,861,705 | $26,197,148 | $28,401,813 |
| Revenue | $6,600,610 | $4,669,070 | $6,863,163 |
| Expenses | $2,606,825 | $4,675,963 | $4,614,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $700,912 | $365,145 | $715,134 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dignity Community Care Dba French Hospital Medical Center ($1,402,838).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE DBA FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | HOSPITAL SUPPORT | $1,402,838 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY BUSSANI | EVP, CPO (THRU 1/8/24) | 6 | — |
| SUE ANDERSEN | BOARD MEMBER/INTERIM PRES(EFF 6/2024) | 6 | — |
| PATRICK CASTER | BOARD MEMBER/PRES/CEO (THRU 6/30/24) | 6 | — |
| MATTHEW D RICHARDSON | DIVISION CFO | — | — |
| DEBBIE WETTLAUFER | CFO (THRU 6/1/24) | 1 | — |
| ALAN IFTINIUK | FORMER OFFICER (PRESIDENT) | — | — |
| CRAIG CANFIELD MD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| AARON KROMHOUT MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN CULHANE MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDY DUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERRANCE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN HERZOG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIK JUSTESEN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/30/24) | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LEBENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE RONCA MATTHEWS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/30/24) | 1 | — |
| LIZ SUMMER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/30/24) | 1 | — |
| HILLARY TROUT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 2/13/24) | 1 | — |
| WILFRED VON DAUSTER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| SPENCER VOORHEIS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/5/24) | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE WACKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TESSA ESPINOZA | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFF (EFF 1/8/24) | 50 | — |
| BROOKS WISE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN YETTER | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Hospital Medical Center?
French Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. It holds $29.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is French Hospital Medical Center?
As of 2024, French Hospital Medical Center holds $29.9M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does French Hospital Medical Center operate?
French Hospital Medical Center has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does French Hospital Medical Center award?
In 2024, French Hospital Medical Center awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is French Hospital Medical Center's EIN?
French Hospital Medical Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3256125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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