Vituity Cares Foundation Inc
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Emeryville, California. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that provide free community health services and help high school students explore healthcare careers; its 2024 grants also supported scholarships and programs.
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vituity Cares Foundation Inc gave $129K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,000
- +134.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,900
- +63.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $4,144,220
- +45.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vituity Cares Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 Powell Street 400, Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 350-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vituity Cares Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California University of Science and Medicine ($50K). Together the top 9 received $113K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2024 grant dollars, 80% went to recipients in California, 12% to Illinois, 6% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vituity Cares Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 900% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $129K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California University of Science and Medicine Colton, CA | Scholarship for Tuition | $50,000 |
| Carondelet High School Concord, CA | Scholarship for Tuition | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Sneakers to Scrubs Oakbrook, IL | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School Washington, DC | Scholarship for Tuition | $8,000 |
| University of California Merced Merced, CA | Scholarship for Tuition | $5,000 |
| Riverside International Outreach Inc Corona, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Family Justice Center Richmond, CA | Summer Camp | $5,000 |
| Pledge Health Newbury Park, CA | Medical Mission Trips | $2,500 |
| Village Life Outreach Project Inc Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,144,220 | $2,544,444 | $1,292,611 | $129,000 | 10 | $1,049,674 | $12,968 | — |
| 2023 | $2,851,163 | $2,273,175 | $676,585 | $55,089 | 7 | $534,946 | — | $59,451 |
| 2022 | $1,183,922 | $976,332 | $436,845 | $45,000 | 4 | $374,344 | — | $29,942 |
| 2021 | $626,297 | $540,476 | $243,749 | $126,300 | 6 | $212,673 | — | $12,668 |
| 2020 | $300,110 | $350,123 | $50,013 | — | — | — | — | $2,229 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes pop-up clinics offering no-cost services and resources, including physical exams, wound care, dental checkups, HIV tests, haircuts, clothing, food, and prescription refills. It also describes mentorship and Healthcare Exploration and Learning (HEAL) programs for high school students from diverse communities who are interested in healthcare careers. The programs include monthly group learning and networking, field trips, and simulation labs, with college preparation, career development, and exposure to institutions serving students’ career interests.
In 2024, the foundation gave grants for tuition scholarships, program support, a summer camp, and medical mission trips. One recipient, Village Life Outreach Project Inc, describes its mission as uniting communities to promote life, health, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $129,000. Grant sizes ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $6,500. The largest grants were $50,000 to California University of Science and Medicine for a tuition scholarship, $20,000 to Carondelet High School for a tuition scholarship, $16,000 to an individual recipient Salle High School for a tuition scholarship, and $15,000 to Sneakers to Scrubs for program support. Other 2024 recipients included Sidwell Friends School ($8,000), University of California Merced ($5,000), Riverside International Outreach Inc ($5,000), Family Justice Center ($5,000), Pledge Health ($2,500), and Village Life Outreach Project Inc ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Imamu Tomlinson MD as president and director; Theo Koury MD as vice president and director; Natallia Westin as treasurer; Mitchell Cohen as secretary; Janet Young MD, Andrew Smith, and Maureen Bell MD as directors; and Beena Patel Minhaj as executive director.
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc is led by Beena Patel Minhaj, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beena Patel Minhaj
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
42.4 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $179K (2024)
Imamu Tomlinson MD
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Young MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Bell MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theo Koury MD
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natallia Westin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Baldwin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $179K, to Beena Patel Minhaj (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vituity Cares Foundation Inc
How much does Vituity Cares Foundation Inc give each year?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc gave $129K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 7 grants.
What is Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $12,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vituity Cares Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Vituity Cares Foundation Inc give grants?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (12%) and District of Columbia (6%).
Does Vituity Cares Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Tuition" (5 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include California University of Science and Medicine ($50,000), Carondelet High School ($20,000) and Sneakers to Scrubs ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vituity Cares Foundation Inc?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Vituity Cares Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes pop-up clinics offering no-cost services and resources, including physical exams, wound care, dental checkups, HIV tests, haircuts, clothing, food, and prescription refills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vituity Cares Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vituity Cares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1805937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vituity Cares Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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