Sierra Health Foundation, celebrating 40 years of grantmaking, partnership and changemaking, is committed to ensuring every Californian has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. The organization brings people, ideas and infrastructure together to advance health equity across California, with notable initiatives like the Black Child Legacy Campaign serving Sacramento County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$203.2M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
-78.1% YoY
Grant Count
80
-50.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
-55.5% YoY
About Sierra Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sierra Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $203.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 80 grants totaling $6.8M. Net investment income was $6.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $203,213,833 | $179,622,904 | $177,525,416 |
| Revenue | $197,493,248 | $166,369,957 | $190,687,271 |
| Expenses | $202,627,122 | $200,532,923 | $217,054,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,844,333 | $564,505 | $94,988 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Sierra Health Foundation
California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI)
SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
$3,000,000 total distributed; $300,000 per organization over 18 months
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Health Ambassadors for People Experiencing Homelessness
SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
$100,000 - $250,000 over 18 months per organization; $3.86 million total (2022 funding)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
San Joaquin Valley Health Fund
SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Almost $30 million committed since 2015
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sierra Health Foundation ($2,500,000), Catalyst California ($762,746), Young Women's Freedom Center ($240,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA HEALTH FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500,000 |
| CATALYST CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $762,746 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $240,000 |
| LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS FOUNDATION DAVIS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| SISKIYOU COUNTY JOB COUNCIL YREKA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| TWO FEATHERS NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES MCKINLEYVILLE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| THE FRESNO CENTER FRESNO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $102,000 |
| EAST BAY ASIAN LOCAL DEVELPMENT CORPORATION OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| MONTEREY BAY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP MARINA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID W GORDON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR CLAIRE POMEROY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSE HERMOCILLO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY P LEE | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBRA MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT PETERSEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SHAMUS ROLLER | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CHET P HEWITT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD HARRIS | COO/CFO | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Health Foundation?
Sierra Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $203.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sierra Health Foundation?
As of 2024, Sierra Health Foundation holds $203.2M in total assets with $197.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 80 grants totaling $6.8M in 2024.
Where does Sierra Health Foundation operate?
Sierra Health Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island.
What size grants does Sierra Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Sierra Health Foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sierra Health Foundation's EIN?
Sierra Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5282243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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