Valley Health Foundation (VHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Jose, California. Originally established in 1988 as Valley Medical Center Foundation, VHF was rebranded in May 2023 to reflect its expanded mission. The organization serves as the fundraising and advocacy arm for Northern California's largest public healthcare system, supporting four hospitals and 15 primary and specialty care health centers across Santa Clara County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.9M
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.1M
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
47
-42.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$215K
+77.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
VHF's mission is to be a leader for community health and healthcare in Santa Clara County by fundraising to support, innovate, and advocate for better health for all.
The foundation supports:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- O'Connor Hospital
- St. Louise Regional Hospital
- 14 primary and specialty care health centers
- Santa Clara County Public Health
- Behavioral Health Services
- Custody Health
- Community-based programs and services aligned with the foundation's health mission
VHF serves one in four county residents who utilize the public healthcare system.
Grantmaking
VHF administers multiple grant programs with varying structures:
Grant Range
** $50,000 to $1.7 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Santa Clara County, California. VHF also serves as an anchor partner of the Community Lifeline Fund, which supports organizations providing essential services to Santa Clara and San Mateo county residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Revenue: $17,304,887
- Total Expenses: $17,421,753
- Total Assets: $23,886,607
- Annual Giving: $17.3 million
Historical (2023):
- Total Revenue: $20,606,173
- Total Expenses: $17,758,470
- Total Assets: $25,514,502
Staffing: 29-30 employees
Rating: Four-Star charity rating from Charity Navigator with a 96% score, reflecting strong accountability and financial management.
Accreditation: Only hospital foundation in California accredited under the Standards for Excellence Institute®: Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,886,607 | $25,514,502 | $14,253,524 |
| Revenue | $17,304,887 | $20,606,173 | $7,283,004 |
| Expenses | $17,421,753 | $17,758,470 | $6,249,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $830,284 | $512,482 | $198,607 |
| 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
132 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Valley Health Foundation (vhf)
Access to Healthcare: Rapid Response Innovation (RRI) Grant
VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION (VHF)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Childcare Expansion Grant Program
VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION (VHF)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
COVID-19 Nonprofit Resiliency and Sustainability Grant Program
VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION (VHF)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael Elliott - President & Executive Director
- E Christopher Wilder - CEO
- Tom Zazueta - Chief Operating Officer
- Darcie Kiyan - Chief Development Officer
- Christina Salvatier - Chief Financial Officer
- Kirk Westbrook - Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUHAMMED CHAUDHURY | DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MARY ANN DEWAN | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| AFTAB JAMIL | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ELIZABETH SLAVIN WEINGART MD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRISTINA EGAN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JACOB ELZIQ | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRISTINA L ESQUIVEL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GLENDA GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DOLLY C GOEL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KIRK B WESTBROOK | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| EARL S JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BRENT DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MARIA NOEL FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RAVI NAIK | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CARIN TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DENNIS G LOW MD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TOM ZAZUETA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MICHAEL ELLIOTT | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $276,343 |
| CHRISTINA SALVATIER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $219,353 |
| DARCIE KIYAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $175,515 |
| CAMIE VANKEUREN | VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPHY | 40 | $185,746 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
VHF has been actively responding to emerging healthcare needs in Santa Clara County. In response to anticipated federal funding reductions and changes to Medi-Cal coverage, VHF led the 2025 Measure A campaign to provide temporary emergency funding and prevent local public hospitals from closing. The foundation projects that nearly 100,000 individuals in Santa Clara County could lose insurance coverage due to federal policy changes, significantly impacting the demand for public healthcare services.
VHF continues to expand its grant programs addressing critical health needs, including school-based wellness initiatives and childcare expansion to support working families accessing healthcare services.
School-Based Wellness Center Grant Program : How We HelpContact Information
Address: 2400 Clove Drive, San Jose, CA 95128-4703
Phone: (408) 885-5299
Email: info@vhfca.org
Website: www.valleyhealthfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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