Mount Zion Health Fund
Mount Zion Health Fund is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It is a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation Bay Area and supports healthcare, research, education, and community health initiatives reflecting the legacy of Mount Zion Hospital.
Key facts about Mount Zion Health Fund
In short: Mount Zion Health Fund gave $2.0M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 94-2978978
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,003,304
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $69,079
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $60,322,742
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The fund describes its grant cycles as invitation-only. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The next submission deadline for Mount Zion Campus-based Awards is listed as TBD.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$60.3M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-53.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
-44.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-16.8% YoY
How Mount Zion Health Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s mission is to support programs and research that improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of vulnerable populations in San Francisco. It also states a commitment to advancing health for underserved people with limited access to quality health services.
Its funding priorities include scholarships at UCSF, research, patient care, continuing provider education, public health outreach, mental health services, and Jewish community health outreach and education. The fund’s Mount Zion Campus-based Awards support direct patient care or medical education and training at UCSF Mount Zion; research funds are allocated through a separate process.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $2,003,304. Individual grants ranged from $8,000 to $459,302, with a median of $50,000. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Range
is $5,000–$40,000.
Review Cycle
as invitation-only. Organizations meeting its stated criteria may submit an inquiry to explore potential opportunities; the fund says it reviews inquiries and responds within 5–7 business days. Its online inquiry form asks for organizational and project information, including a project description and estimated funding amount. Grant funds may cover reasonable, necessary, project-related costs such as personnel, program expenses, supplies, technology, evaluation support, and project-specific equipment. The fund generally does not cover indirect or overhead costs, new construction or major renovations, routine operating expenses, permanent staffing without a sustainability plan, pre-approval expenses, political activity, or religious worship, instruction, or proselytization. Recipients must report as specified in their award agreements. For Mount Zion Campus-based Awards, proposals require an evaluation plan with quantitative and qualitative outcomes, and the grant range is $5,000–$40,000.
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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated community-health focus is San Francisco, and its funding priorities include UCSF programs. In the 2025 filing, all grant dollars were reported as going to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2022) to $4.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Regents of the University of California San Francisco ($1.7M across 26 grants). Together the top 4 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 206 (64%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Watson Scholars Awards | $459,302 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Rap-Awardsfor MZ Campus Related Pilot Research | $380,000 |
| San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living San Francisco, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Tides Center - Shalom Bayit Berkeley, CA | General Support | $88,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Perstein Award for Fiscal 2024-2025 | $80,000 |
| Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling Service San Francisco, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Educational Travel Grants | $65,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Jewish Legacy Awards "Chaplaincy Program" | $65,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | UCSF Dermatology MZ Campus-Based Block Grant | $50,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | UCSF Dgim MZ Campus-Based Block Grant | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,322,742 | $124,065 | $2,559,197 | $2,003,304 | 29 |
| 2024 | $56,432,954 | $1,609,200 | $4,739,854 | $4,316,715 | 52 |
| 2023 | $53,347,477 | $1,538,171 | $3,786,716 | $3,147,560 | 41 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,322,742 | $56,432,954 | $53,347,477 |
| Revenue | $124,065 | $1,609,200 | $1,538,171 |
| Expenses | $2,559,197 | $4,739,854 | $3,786,716 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,255 | $1,157,194 | $1,410,361 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Berler (director/vice president), Warren Braunig, Steven Dinkelspiel, Kalah Espinoza (director/treasurer), Evan Loevner, Laiah Idelson, Karen Aidem Maring (director/president), Susan Rushakoff (director/secretary), Howard Steiermann, and Ted Storey as directors.
Mount Zion Health Fund is led by Karen Aidem Maring, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Aidem Maring
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Berler
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Steiermann
Director
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rabow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Adler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Dinkelspiel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rushakoff
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Storey
Director
Director, Vice President & Treasurer From → Director & President, 2022
Director & President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Park
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Sedway
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Young
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalah Espinoza
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laiah Idelson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Braunig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Guy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Feldman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Loevner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Wilson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Bontempo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Narda Skov
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Lee Atkinson-McEvoy (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Andy Murr MD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Luxenberg MD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary De May MD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Cathy Dobbs Goldstein (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jackie Shelton-Miller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Meryl Brod PhD (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sue Reinhold PhD (2019–2021) — Director & Treasurer to
- Former: Bruce Wintroub MD (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dana Corvin (2019–2020) — President Emeritus
- Former: Lynn Bunim (2019–2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Susan Rothenberg (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 777-0411
Website: https://mzhf.org
Frequently asked questions about Mount Zion Health Fund
How much does Mount Zion Health Fund give each year?
Mount Zion Health Fund gave $2.0M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 52 grants.
What is Mount Zion Health Fund's typical grant size?
Mount Zion Health Fund's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $69,079, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mount Zion Health Fund give grants?
Mount Zion Health Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (28 grants).
Does Mount Zion Health Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Mount Zion Health Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mount Zion Health Fund's largest grantees?
Mount Zion Health Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Regents of the University of California San Francisco ($1,690,304 across 26 grants), San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living ($150,000) and Tides Center - Shalom Bayit ($88,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mount Zion Health Fund?
Mount Zion Health Fund reported $60.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What does Mount Zion Health Fund fund?
The fund’s mission is to support programs and research that improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of vulnerable populations in San Francisco. It also states a commitment to advancing health for underserved people with limited access to quality health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mount Zion Health Fund?
The fund describes its grant cycles as invitation-only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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