Mount Zion Health Fund (MZHF) is a 501(c)(3) supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, located in San Francisco, California. The organization traces its origins to the founding of Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco at the end of the 19th century, which was established to serve both the Jewish and broader communities. Following Mount Zion Hospital's 1990 merger with UCSF Medical Center, the organization evolved into a grantmaking foundation focused on health equity and community wellness.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.4M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+37.1% YoY
Grant Count
52
+26.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+8.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mount Zion Health Fund honors the historic mission of Mount Zion Hospital by supporting initiatives that improve the health and well-being of underserved communities across San Francisco. The fund operates exclusively for the charitable, educational, scientific, and religious purposes of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma counties.
MZHF's grantmaking supports:
- Innovative UCSF-led research
- Patient care and clinical research
- Continuing provider education
- Programs that reduce health disparities
- Jewish Community health outreach and education
- Mental health services
- Public health outreach
- Direct patient care programs
Grantmaking
Mount Zion Health Fund operates on an invitation-only grant cycle. Organizations that meet the following criteria are welcome to contact the fund to explore potential funding opportunities:
Review Cycle
. Organizations that meet the following criteria are welcome to contact the fund to explore potential funding opportunities:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Mount Zion Health Fund primarily funds organizations and initiatives in San Francisco, with some consideration for the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma counties. The fund has invested over $100 million into the San Francisco healthcare community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $56,432,954
- Total revenue: $1,609,200
- Total expenses: $4,739,854
- Total liabilities: $1,830,000
- Endowed funds: Approximately $60 million
Historical Growth: The organization has experienced exceptional growth, with revenue increasing by an average of 23.2% annually over an eight-year period (as of 2023).
Endowment History: Mount Zion Health Fund was originally established with an endowment of approximately $20 million. Over time, the endowment more than doubled through philanthropic contributions and investment growth.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,432,954 | $53,347,477 | $53,316,746 |
| Revenue | $1,609,200 | $1,538,171 | $4,156,647 |
| Expenses | $4,739,854 | $3,786,716 | $2,077,430 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,157,194 | $1,410,361 | $4,014,002 |
| 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
225 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Mount Zion Health Fund
Fishbon Fund Committee Grants - Endowed Chair
MOUNT ZION HEALTH FUND
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fishbon Fund Committee Grants - Program Startup
MOUNT ZION HEALTH FUND
Amount
$240,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mount Zion Health Fund General Grants
MOUNT ZION HEALTH FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Regents of the University of California San Francisco ($243,144), The Regents of the University of California San Francisco ($225,000), The Regents of the University of California San Francisco ($225,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SHANTI PROJECT SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PARTNERSHIP WITH UCSF OCIH | $9,250 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | AMBULATORY POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND (POCUS) TRAINING PROGRAM | $13,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | UCSF BLACK WELLNESS CENTER | $15,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | POST-RADIATION DENTAL CARE ASSESSMENT IN UNDERSERVED HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS | $17,500 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | RAP GENERAL PILOT RESEARCH PROGRAM FEES FY23-24 | $17,924 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SERENITY ART EXHIBITION | $19,500 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: A PERFUSED MODEL AND SIMULATION FOR HIGH-VOLUME HEMORRHAGE CONTROL | $19,536 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | RAP GENERAL PILOT REASEARCH - PI: MAXIME KINET | $20,000 |
| GLIDE CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PARTNERSHIP WITH UCSF PEDIATRICS FOR RESIDENT TRAINING | $22,434 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 2024 RAP-AWARDED MZ CAMPUS RELATED PILOT RESEARCH STUDY DR. IRUM KHAN | $23,650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BERLER | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WARREN BRAUNIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN DINKELSPIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KALAH ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN LOEVNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAIAH IDELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN AIDEM MARING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN RUSHAKOFF | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HOWARD STEIERMANN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TED STOREY | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MEGAN BONTEMPO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE RABOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NARDA SKOV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FIONA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY ADLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE ATKINSON-MCEVOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE GUY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY PARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MITCH FELDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN SEDWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mount Zion Health Fund fund?
Mount Zion Health Fund honors the historic mission of Mount Zion Hospital by supporting initiatives that improve the health and well-being of underserved communities across San Francisco. The fund operates exclusively for the charitable, educational, scientific, and religious purposes of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma counties. MZHF's grantmaking supports: • Innovative UCSF-led research • Patient care and clinical research • Continuing provide…
How do I apply for a grant from Mount Zion Health Fund?
**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Typical awards range from $7,650 to $1,000,000 • Total giving in 2024: $4,331,715 • Allocated annually: $2M–$3M **Recent Grants:** • University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Payroll Office: $1,000,000 for the Fishbon Endowed Chair for Complex Pediatric to Adult Primary Care Transition (2024) **Application Process:** Mount Zion Health Fund operates on an invitation-only grant cycle. Organizations that meet the following criteria are welcome to contact the fun…
Where does Mount Zion Health Fund make grants?
Mount Zion Health Fund primarily funds organizations and initiatives in San Francisco, with some consideration for the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma counties. The fund has invested over $100 million into the San Francisco healthcare community.
What size grants does Mount Zion Health Fund award?
In 2024, Mount Zion Health Fund awarded 52 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mount Zion Health Fund's EIN?
Mount Zion Health Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2978978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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