John Muir Health Foundation
John Muir Health Foundation is a public charity based in Walnut Creek, California. Its stated role is to inspire and steward philanthropic support for John Muir Health’s programs, services, and facilities; its 2024 filing describes its expenses as related to arranging and soliciting funds for John Muir Health.
John Muir Health Foundation at a glance
In short: John Muir Health Foundation gave $20.2M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,168,530
- +218.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,833,503
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $118,680,783
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John Muir Health Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The website describes grant opportunities as by invitation only, so it does not accept unsolicited requests for those grants. It encourages nonprofit organizations to explore partnership opportunities with John Muir Health. The website states that applications for 2026 community sponsorships are closed; that is a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 Treat Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Phone: (925) 939-3000
Website: https://johnmuirhealth.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Muir Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Muir Health ($15.8M). Together the top 10 received $20.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Walnut Creek, California. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to California recipients, with 0% reported for Washington, DC. The itemized grants include a $5,000 award to a Washington, DC, recipient. John Muir Health’s website identifies Northern Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the Tri-Valley as the service areas for its community grant opportunities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How John Muir Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2023) to $20.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $20.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek, CA | Equipment | $15,798,010 |
| John Muir Physician Network Walnut Creek, CA | Equipment | $4,206,247 |
| John Muir Behaviorial Health Walnut Creek, CA | Equipment | $114,273 |
| Community Youth Center Concord, CA | Golf Challenge Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association Walnut Creek, CA | On Broadway Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Delta Research & Educational Foundation Washington, DC | Dollars for Scholars Program | $5,000 |
| National Coalition of a 100 Black Women Inc Oakland, CA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Diablo Black Men's Group San Ramon, CA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Oakland Branch Inc Oakland, CA | NAACP Oakland Women's Health Forum Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Accma Community Health Foundation Lafayette, CA | Annual Meeting Sponsorship | $5,000 |
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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 | $118,680,783 | $42,839,275 | $27,487,687 | $20,168,530 | 11 | $3,555,395 |
| 2023 | $114,027,050 | $34,657,013 | $14,010,457 | $6,332,359 | 1 | $325,345 |
| 2022 | $100,508,534 | $58,716,297 | $22,000,212 | $16,552,421 | 3 | $938,501 |
| 2021 | $65,372,142 | $20,131,142 | $14,092,323 | $10,203,056 | 3 | $1,809,452 |
| 2020 | $58,962,201 | $19,612,757 | $12,897,674 | $8,881,807 | 2 | $1,306,819 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to inspire and steward philanthropic support for all programs, services, and facilities of John Muir Health. The Foundation’s website says gifts can support patient services, facilities, medical equipment, clinical research, education programs, and health care access for people with the greatest need.
The 2024 filing lists equipment as the purpose of its three largest grants: to John Muir Health, John Muir Physician Network, and John Muir Behavioral Health. Other listed grants supported sponsorships and community activities. Among the grantees, Diablo Regional Arts Association describes its work as bringing arts experiences and education to the East Bay; the National Coalition of 100 Black Women describes programs for African American women and girls; and ACCMA Community Health Foundation describes support for community health projects, education, and scholarships. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated Foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 11 grants totaling $20,168,530. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,798,010, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $15,798,010 to John Muir Health for equipment and $4,206,247 to John Muir Physician Network for equipment. John Muir Behavioral Health received $114,273 for equipment. Other listed grants included $10,000 sponsorships to Community Youth Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association, and several $5,000 awards for community support, scholarships, and event sponsorships.
John Muir Health’s website says its Community Benefit program provides three-year grants to nonprofit partners by invitation only. Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations serving Northern Alameda County, Contra Costa County, or the Tri-Valley, and programs must address an identified community need aligned with the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment. The website also describes event sponsorship criteria: requests should support health-related events addressing an identified health need, serve residents in those areas, and align with John Muir Health’s mission. It excludes requests benefiting individuals, sports teams or leagues, and political or religious organizations, as well as requests for long-term or ongoing support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael S. Thomas and Nevin E. Kessler as ex-officio directors, with Kessler also listed as president and CAO. Other listed officers and directors are Mark W. Flower, chairman; Margaret Simor, vice chair; Paul R. Gray, secretary; Kenneth L. Meehan, treasurer; Richard Harris, chair of governance and nominating; and Thomas M. Dowd, Guy R. Henshaw, and Douglas M. Lange, officers at large.
John Muir Health Foundation is led by Nevin E. Kessler, Ex-Officio Director, President & CAO on every filing since 2022; none of the 27 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nevin E. Kessler
Ex-Officio Director, President & CAO
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Flower
Chairman
Secretary-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Harris
Chair, Governance & Nominating
Director → Chair, Governance & Nominating, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot D. Stein
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry W. Kellogg
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Beinke
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca B. Queen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Del Monte
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Thomas
Ex-Officio Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raul A. Deju
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al S. Malick
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim E. Helgans
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie H. Lee MD
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Svahn MD
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Gee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Melitas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Morris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Takija Gardner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas M. Lange
Officer at Large
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy R. Henshaw
Officer at Large
Chair & Advisory Council → Officer at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth L. Meehan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Simor Rn Msn
Vice Chair
Director → Chair, Governance & Nominating, 2021
Chair, Governance & Nominating → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Gray
Secretary
Officer at Large → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Dowd
Officer at Large
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Estep
CFO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Maurice
Interim CFO
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Christian Pass (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Beverly A. Jones RN (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Calvin Knight (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Esha Ray (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Stemmler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Margaret S. Murphy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Carew (2020–2021) — Ex-Off Director, President & CAO
- Former: Shonna Jolicoeur (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: F. Ryan Anderson MD (2020) — Chair & Governance
- Former: Reverend Dwane L. Michael (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard O. Vandenberg Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Sally Davis Md Facc (2020) — Vice Chair
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 John Muir Health Foundation
How much does John Muir Health Foundation give each year?
John Muir Health Foundation gave $20.2M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 1 grant.
What is John Muir Health Foundation's typical grant size?
John Muir Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $1,833,503, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does John Muir Health Foundation give grants?
John Muir Health Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Walnut Creek, CA (4 grants) and Oakland, CA (3 grants).
Does John Muir Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on John Muir Health Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Equipment" (3 grants).
Who are John Muir Health Foundation's largest grantees?
John Muir Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include John Muir Health ($15,798,010), John Muir Physician Network ($4,206,247) and John Muir Behaviorial Health ($114,273), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is John Muir Health Foundation?
John Muir Health Foundation reported $118.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.8M.
What does John Muir Health Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to inspire and steward philanthropic support for all programs, services, and facilities of John Muir Health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Muir Health Foundation?
The website describes grant opportunities as by invitation only, so it does not accept unsolicited requests for those grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Muir Health Foundation's EIN?
John Muir Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2650855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John Muir Health Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 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 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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