Providence Health System - so California
Providence Health System - so California is a public charity formed in 1903 and based in Renton, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes community health programs and services for people and communities, including efforts to improve access to care, address housing instability and behavioral health needs, and support underserved communities in Southern California.
Providence Health System - so California at a glance
In short: Providence Health System - so California gave $16.2M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,183,908
- +834.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,078,927
- +149.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,188
- Total assets
- $3,528,554,236
- +40.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Providence Health System - so California
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Lind Ave Sw Attn Tax Dept, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 525-3985
Website: https://california.providence.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Providence Health System - so California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Health & Services Foundation VSA ($9.6M). Together the top 10 received $16.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 61 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 99% to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Texas. The filing describes Southern California service areas that include the South Bay and San Fernando Valley, and identifies medical centers in Torrance, San Pedro, Mission Hills, and Burbank.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Providence Health System - so California gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2018) to $16.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $16.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Health & Services Foundation VSA Burbank, CA | Sponsorship | $9,602,388 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | Sponsorship | $5,129,182 |
| TGR Foundation - a Tiger Woods Charity Anaheim, CA | Sponsorship | $800,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Sponsorship | $200,000 |
| Mayors Fund for Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Community Benefit Restricted Grant | $100,000 |
| South Los Angeles Community Development and Empowerment Corp Los Angeles, CA | Community Benefit Restricted Grant | $100,000 |
| Armenian American Medical Society Glendale, CA | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of LA Los Angeles, CA | Sponsorship | $75,188 |
| Csudh Foundation Carson, CA | Sponsorship | $14,400 |
| Leadership Burbank Burbank, CA | Sponsorship | $13,000 |
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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 | $3,528,554,236 | $2,326,793,207 | $2,169,417,423 | $16,183,908 | 15 | $8,149,083 |
| 2023 | $2,506,012,773 | $2,169,773,355 | $2,296,779,421 | $1,732,713 | 4 | $4,626,255 |
| 2022 | $1,734,938,016 | $1,975,288,247 | $2,117,641,883 | $7,561,042 | 2 | $4,833,233 |
| 2021 | $1,877,667,600 | $1,880,090,555 | $1,980,074,626 | $12,255,686 | 38 | $3,483,606 |
| 2020 | $432,355,887 | $1,845,904,329 | $1,903,549,814 | $7,900,000 | 2 | $2,546,764 |
| 2019 | $1,831,614,125 | $1,983,849,725 | $2,117,402,999 | $13,416,986 | 10 | $11,308,442 |
| 2018 | $1,506,901,522 | $1,961,559,831 | $1,778,683,866 | $334,453 | 4 | $5,663,886 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “as expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.” Its filing describes community benefit work focused on meeting basic health needs, removing barriers to care, building community resilience, and innovating for the future.
In the South Bay and San Fernando Valley, the filing identifies access to health care and preventive care, homelessness and housing instability, and behavioral health—including mental health and substance use—as prioritized community needs. Reported activities include insurance enrollment assistance, vaccinations, home visits, referrals, housing navigation, and mental health training and follow-up.
The 2024 grants included sponsorships and community benefit restricted grants. Among the supported organizations, the Tiger Woods Foundation described its mission as empowering students to pursue their passions through education. The American Heart Association described its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives. The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles said it supports programs to prevent homelessness and housing insecurity, while South LA Community Development and Empowerment Corporation described its work as providing housing and training for low-income young adults. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $16,183,908. Grants ranged from $5,200 to $9,602,388, with a median grant of $75,188.
The largest reported grants were $9,602,388 to Providence Health & Services Foundation VSA for sponsorship and $5,129,182 to Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation for sponsorship. Other notable grants included $800,000 to TGR Foundation – A Tiger Woods Charity for sponsorship; $200,000 to the American Heart Association for sponsorship; and $100,000 each to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and South Los Angeles Community Development and Empowerment Corporation as community benefit restricted grants. The filing also listed $100,000 for sponsorship to the Armenian American Medical Society and $75,188 for sponsorship to Jewish Family Service of LA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Erik Wexler, President/CEO; Greg Hoffman, EVP & CFO/Treasurer; Anna Newsom, EVP & Chief Legal Officer/Secretary; Laureen Driscoll RN, Division Chief Executive – South; Michael Ricks, Chief Executive, Southern California LA Coastal; Bernie Klein MD, Chief Executive, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center; and Karl Keeler, Chief Executive, Southern California LA Valley. The filing also lists Garry Olney, Brian Lee Helleland, and Nathan Husmann with former roles.
Providence Health System - so California is led by Bernie Klein MD, Chief Executive Prov Holy Cross Mc since 2019 (on filings since 2018); 5 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernie Klein MD
Chief Executive Prov Holy Cross Mc
Ce & Hcmc → Chief Executive Prov Holy Cross Mc, 2019
On filings since 2018
54.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Wexler
President & CEO
Executive Vice President Chief Executive Psjh So Ca → Frmr Ke - Psjh President Strat. Ops, 2021
Frmr Ke - Psjh President Strat. Ops → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lee Helleland
Frmr Ke - Chief Executive So Ca Oc
Division COO - South → Frmr Ke - Chief Executive So Ca Oc, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karl Keeler
Chief Executive So Ca La Valley
Ce Prov St Joseph Mc → Chief Executive Prov St Joseph Mc, 2023
Chief Executive Prov St Joseph Mc → Chief Executive So Ca La Valley, 2024
On filings since 2022
54.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laureen Driscoll RN
Division Chief Executive - South
Div Chf Executive South → Division Chief Executive - South, 2024
On filings since 2023
63 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ricks
Chief Executive So Ca La Coastal
New on the 2024 filing
27 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Murphy
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isiaah Crawford PhD
Director
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Kingston
Director
Ce & Lcm - → Director, 2022
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lyons PhD
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Blair
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2019
Past Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Sorenson MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Diane Hejna Csj RN
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Phyllis Hughes Rsm Drph
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Carol Pacini Lcm
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Sprunk
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin O'Quinn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Donna Markham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garry Olney
Former Ke - Ce Nor Ca
Chief Executive South Bay → Chief Executive Lcm Mc, 2023
Chief Executive Lcm Mc → Former Ke - Ce Nor Ca, 2024
On filings since 2018
$367K (2018) → $0 (2024)
Glen Komatsu
Chief Medical Officer Hospital
CMO Ptch → Chief Medical Officer Hospital, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$537K (2019) → $553K (2024)
Rex Hoffman
Chief Medical Officer Hospital
Chief Medical Officer-Fac → CMO Facey, 2021
CMO Facey → Chief Medical Officer Hospital, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$535K (2020) → $583K (2024)
Gregory Gissendanner
Assistant Vice President Foundation & Cpo
Executive Director Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer → Assistant Vice President Foundation & Cpo, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$507K (2022) → $467K (2024)
Renee Biancaniello
Assistant Vice President Foundation & Cpo
Executive Director COO Foundation Operations → Assistant Vice President Foundation & Cpo, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$482K (2022) → $449K (2024)
Lisa Laurent
Chief Medical Officer Hospital
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$564K (2023) → $521K (2024)
Donald Anderson Jr.
Assistant Secretary for Enrollment
Former Assistant Secretary for Enrollment → Frmr Officer - Psjh Assistant Secretary Enroll., 2021
Frmr Officer - Psjh Assistant Secretary Enroll. → Assistant Secretary for Enrollment, 2022
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Watson Esq.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Ann Escasa-Haigh
Frmr Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO
Executive Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO, 2020
Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO → Frmr Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Greg Hoffman
Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
President & CEO → Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Zoch
Former Sjo Ce
Ce Prov St Joseph Mc → Chief Executive Sjo -, 2023
Chief Executive Sjo - → Former Sjo Ce, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nathan Husmann
Frmr Ke - CFO Managed Care
CFO So Ca Region → Division CFO - South, 2022
Division CFO - South → Frmr Ke - CFO Managed Care, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anna Newsom
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Secretary → Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Martin
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Arveson
Division CFO - South
New on the 2024 filing
53 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (54)
- Former: John Whipple (2018–2023) — Frmr Secretary
- Former: Kevin Manemann (2021–2023) — Div Chf Executive South -
- Former: Amy Herold (2023) — Chief Medical Officer Hospital
- Former: Cindy Strauss (2018–2022) — Frmr Secretary
- Former: Kelly Linden (2018–2022) — Frmr Ke - Chief Executive Prov St Joseph Mc
- Former: Mike Butler (2018–2022) — Former President
- Former: Victor Jordan (2019–2022) — Frmr COO So Ca - CEO No Ca
- Former: Alistair Aaronson (2022) — Physician Medical Director II
- Former: Christina Fisher (2022) — Director -
- Former: Aaron Martin (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Chf Mkt & Dig Inn.
- Former: Amy Compton-Phillips MD (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President & Chf Clin. Ofc.
- Former: Dave Olsen (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: David Brown (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Senior Vice President CAO Amb. Care
- Former: Debbie Burton (2018–2021) — Former Senior Vice President Chief Nursing Officer
- Former: Debra Canales (2018–2021) — Former Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President & CAO
- Former: Greg Till (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Chf People Officer
- Former: Joel Gilbertson (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Ce Wa
- Former: Lisa Vance (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh President Strat. Ops
- Former: Mike Waters (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Executive Vice President Amb. Care Net.
- Former: Orest Holubec (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh Senior Vice President, Chief Committee & Ext Aff Officer
- Former: Rhonda Medows MD (2018–2021) — Frmr Ke - Psjh President Executive Vice President & Pop. Health
- Former: Richard Glimp (2018–2021) — CMO Torrance
- Former: Rod F. Hochman MD (2018–2021) — Former Officer - Psjh President & CEO
- Former: Venkat Bhamidipati (2018–2021) — Former Executive Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Katharin Dyer (2019–2021) — Director -
- Former: Sister Lucille Dean Sp (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Deette Montgomery (2020–2021) — COO Pmi
- Former: Chuck Orlando (2021) — Interim Ce Prov St Joseph Mc
- Former: Scott Ciesielski (2021) — Chief Nrsing Officer South Bay
- Former: Dale Surowitz (2018–2020) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Howard Davis (2018–2020) — CMO Tarzana
- Former: Sharon Toncray (2018–2020) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Labor Ee Counsel
- Former: Tammy Teodosio (2018–2020) — Former Assistant Secretary
- Former: Tom McDonagh (2018–2020) — Former Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
- Former: Jim Noble (2019–2020) — CFO So Ca Region -
- Former: Carolina Reyes MD (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Dick P. Allen (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Jack Mudd (2018–2019) — Former Senior Vice President & Mission Leadership
- Former: Janice Newell (2018–2019) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Information Offcr
- Former: Michael Holcomb (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Nick Lymberopoulos (2018–2019) — COO Tarzana
- Former: Phoebe Yang (2018–2019) — Director
- Former: Steven Mohr (2018–2019) — Former CFO - La Service Area
- Former: Susan Dolbert (2018–2019) — President & CDO
- Former: Lydia Marshall (2019) — Director
- Former: Sr Phyllis Hughes Rsm Drph (2019) — Director
- Former: Harvey Smith (2018) — Former Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Svc. Officer
- Former: Julie Hilsenbeck (2018) — Executive Director Clinical Operations
- Former: Sallye Liner Msn RN (2018) — Director
- Former: Sr Diane Hejna Csj RN (2018) — Director
- Former: Sr Lucille Dean Sp (2018) — Director
- Former: Sr Phyllis Hughes Rsm (2018) — Director
- Former: Todd Hofheins (2018) — Former Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Walter Noce Jr. (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $583K, to Rex Hoffman (Chief Medical Officer Hospital). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Providence Health System - so California
How much does Providence Health System - so California give each year?
Providence Health System - so California gave $16.2M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 4 grants.
What is Providence Health System - so California's typical grant size?
Providence Health System - so California's median grant in 2024 was $75,188, and its average grant was $1,078,927, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Providence Health System - so California give grants?
Providence Health System - so California gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Burbank, CA (3 grants).
Does Providence Health System - so California give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Providence Health System - so California's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (12 grants) and "Community Benefit Restricted Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Providence Health System - so California's largest grantees?
Providence Health System - so California's largest 2024 grantees include Providence Health & Services Foundation VSA ($9,602,388), Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation ($5,129,182) and TGR Foundation - a Tiger Woods Charity ($800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Providence Health System - so California?
Providence Health System - so California reported $3.5B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3B.
What does Providence Health System - so California fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “as expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Providence Health System - so California?
Providence Health System - so California has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check california.providence.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Providence Health System - so California's EIN?
Providence Health System - so California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0216589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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