The Sisters of St Joseph Healthcare Foundation is a public charity based in Orange, California, established in 1992. The Foundation was created through a charitable contribution to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange following the sale of Health Plan of America, an HMO owned by St. Joseph Health System. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting programs aligned with the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.6M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
57
-36.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+52.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To administer funds to organizations which address the needs of the working and indigent poor in southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Humboldt County.
Current Priorities:
- Housing insecurity and homelessness prevention
- Food security
- Family violence prevention
- Support for families with children experiencing homelessness or at-risk for homelessness
The Foundation seeks to support and strengthen families through access to emergency and transitional housing, permanent supportive and affordable housing, coordinated comprehensive support services, and employment opportunities. The Foundation also supports policies and systems that create a continuum of services and more affordable housing options.
Grantmaking
ALAANA-led organizations with budgets under $5 million serving the highest-need communities within the Foundation's geographical areas of focus are strongly encouraged to apply.
Review Cycle
opens January 15 and closes February 15 annually
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation restricts its funding to:
- Southern California
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Humboldt County
Currently funding in six California counties, including Orange County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $49,592,973 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $2,925,000 (2024)
Revenue: $1.04 million (2024)
Expenses: $3.14 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $825,000 (2024)
Cumulative Impact: Over $56 million has been awarded since the Foundation's inception.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,592,973 | $46,062,229 | $43,895,728 |
| Revenue | $1,041,316 | $426,655 | $27,200 |
| Expenses | $3,144,066 | $2,357,609 | $2,042,612 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,041,316 | $426,655 | $27,189 |
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Legal Aid of Sonoma County ($100,000), Family Assistance Program ($100,000), Beyond Emancipation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEYOND EMANCIPATION OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| FOOTHILL FAMILY SHELTER INC UPLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| FORGET ME NOT FARM CHILDREN'S SERVICES SANTA ROSA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| INNOVATIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| INTERFAITH MOVEMENT FOR HUMAN INTEGRITY OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY SANTA ROSA, CA | HOUSING EQUITY PROJECT | $100,000 |
| MOMS ORANGE COUNTY SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| BRIDGEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER BRIDGEVILLE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE OF ORANGE COUNTY SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VICTORVILLE, CA | YIMBY IN THE HIGH DESERT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Irving Barry Ross
- Trustee: Lucia Corral Pena
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRVING BARRY ROSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | — |
| SARAH MIDDLETON | BOARD VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| FATIMA ANGELES | BOARD CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| SISTER KAREN CLOCK CSJ | BOARD SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KATRINA NGUYEN KALVODA | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MICHELLE MYLES CHAMBERS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| SISTER MARY GENEVA BONHOTE CSJ | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ELYSABETH NGUYEN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MAUREEN LAWLOR | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| WENDY K STARR | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| LUCIA CORRAL PENA | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| SISTER CHRISTINE RAY CSJ | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sisters of St Joseph fund?
**Mission:** To administer funds to organizations which address the needs of the working and indigent poor in southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Humboldt County. **Current Priorities:** • Housing insecurity and homelessness prevention • Food security • Family violence prevention • Support for families with children experiencing homelessness or at-risk for homelessness The Foundation seeks to support and strengthen families through access to emergency and transitional housing, …
How do I apply for a grant from Sisters of St Joseph?
**Grant Types & Sizes:** • Responsive general operating support grants up to $50,000 annually • Larger special project grants focusing on policy, system, and environmental change (by invitation only) • Low-interest loans for affordable housing projects for low-income families • Typical awards range from $5,000–$100,000 **Application Process:** • Grant cycle opens January 15 and closes February 15 annually • Grants are awarded July 1 **Applicant Priorities:** ALAANA-led organizations with budget…
Where does Sisters of St Joseph make grants?
The Foundation restricts its funding to: • Southern California • San Francisco Bay Area • Humboldt County Currently funding in six California counties, including Orange County.
What size grants does Sisters of St Joseph award?
In 2024, Sisters of St Joseph awarded 57 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sisters of St Joseph's EIN?
Sisters of St Joseph's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0532423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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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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