John Muir Health is a community-based, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since July 1966, the organization operates hospital facilities and provides comprehensive health services to the communities it serves. The organization operates a network of primary care and specialty physicians, two medical centers, and behavioral health services. John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek serves as the county's only designated trauma center and houses the region's only behavioral health center.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6B
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$142.2M
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
53
+8.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.7M
-10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the health of the communities we serve with quality and compassion.
As a community-based, not-for-profit health care organization, John Muir Health invests all revenue back into its services and into the local community. The organization's primary service areas include:
- Hospital services—general medicine and surgery
- Emergency services and trauma care
- Behavioral health services
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Cancer services
- Cardiovascular services
- Neurosciences
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Physical rehabilitation
- Gastroenterology
- Lab services and medical imaging
Grantmaking
John Muir Health Foundation, a subordinate 501(c)(3) organization established in 1979, directly supports patient care services provided by John Muir Health. The Foundation arranges for and solicits funds and contributions on behalf of John Muir Health.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
John Muir Health primarily serves communities in California, with particular focus on the Walnut Creek area and Contra Costa County. The organization also has grantmaking activity in Texas and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
John Muir Health (Main Organization) - 2024:
- Total Revenue: $2,018,584,584
- Total Expenses: $1,961,689,029
- Total Assets: $3,610,884,686
- Employees: 5,832
John Muir Health (2023):
- Revenue: $1.78 billion
- Expenses: $1.86 billion
- Total Assets: $3.38 billion
- Total Liabilities: $1.27 billion
John Muir Health Foundation - 2024:
- Total Revenues: $42,839,275
- Total Expenses: $27,487,687
- Total Assets: $118,680,783
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,610,884,686 | $3,380,744,220 | $3,323,424,314 |
| Revenue | $2,018,584,584 | $1,776,163,443 | $1,753,594,803 |
| Expenses | $1,961,689,029 | $1,857,908,955 | $1,806,196,589 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $89,369,632 | $57,337,271 | $45,815,211 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from John Muir Health
CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program Grant
JOHN MUIR HEALTH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Health Career Connection Internship Grant
JOHN MUIR HEALTH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
John Muir Community Health Fund (CHF) Grant
JOHN MUIR HEALTH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL S THOMAS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 60 | $2,125,935 |
| JAY HARRIS | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| ROGER BAILEY | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | $31,250 |
| JOHN SAYRES | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $31,250 |
| FATIMA ANGELES | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| CHINNAVUTH DE MONTEIRO MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| ANNE GRODIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| STEVEN GREEN MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $39,500 |
| CAROLYN LACEY MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| LAURA MARKSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $25,000 |
| MARK MUSCO MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| KATHLEEN ODNE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| JACK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| PETER WILSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| VIVIAN WING MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,250 |
| STEVEN YOUNG MD | DIRECTOR | 5 | $25,000 |
| MELINDA ESTEP | SENIOR VP/CFO (THRU 6/4/2024) | 60 | $717,836 |
| TIM MAURICE | INTERIM CFO (AS OF 6/4/24) | 60 | $374,400 |
| JANE WILLEMSEN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 60 | $1,585,728 |
| MAX REYNOLDS | SVP/GENERAL COUNSEL | 60 | $1,238,868 |
| PAUL DEERINGER | SVP/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 60 | $1,309,190 |
| MICHELLE LOPES RN | CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER | 60 | $1,138,241 |
| RUSSELL RODRIGUEZ | SVP/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 60 | $912,925 |
| LISA FOUST | SVP/HUMAN RESOURCES | 60 | $814,876 |
| NICK MICKAS | VP/CLINICAL AFFAIRS | 60 | $675,673 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
John Muir Health's Beyond Violence Program received the 2024 NOVA Award from the American Hospital Association
John Muir Health\u2019s Beyond Violence Program Receives 2024 NOVA Award\John Muir Health Foundation's Campaign to Conquer Cancer surpassed its fundraising goal, setting a fundraising record in Contra Costa County
John Muir Health Foundation\u2019s Campaign to Conquer Cancer Surpasses\John Muir Health received a state grant to expand community violence prevention and mental health programs
John Muir Health Announces Endowed Medical Directorship in ...John Muir Health announced an endowed medical directorship in neurosurgery
John Muir Health Announces Endowed Medical Directorship in ...John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek received recognition by U.S. News & World Report for the 18th consecutive year as one of "America's Best Hospitals"
Obstetrics and gynecology services at Walnut Creek Medical Center were recognized among the top 50 in the United States
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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