Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

  • UCSF-based institutions

Other requirements

  • San Francisco, California

Overview

Established: 1988

Mount Zion Health Fund invests in transformative healthcare projects that reflect the spirit and legacy of Mount Zion. In fiscal year 2023-2024, the MZHF Board of Directors awarded new grants totaling approximately $2.5 million, including:

  • $855,000 from unrestricted funds
  • $705,000 from patient care and education funds
  • $940,000 from research funds

Funding Priorities

  • Scholarships at UCSF
  • Innovative UCSF-led research
  • Programs that reduce health disparities in San Francisco

Geographic Scope

  • San Francisco, California
  • UCSF-based institutions

Contact Information

Inquiries can be submitted through their online form at mzhf.org. The fund will review inquiries and respond within 5-7 business days.

Background

  • Total Grant Value Awarded: $100 million (lifetime)
  • Scholarships Awarded: 18,000+
  • Partnerships: 90
  • People Helped: 10 million+

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Initial Inquiry: Complete the inquiry form on the Mount Zion Health Fund website
  2. Response Timeline: The fund will review your inquiry and respond within 5-7 business days
  3. Next Steps: After initial inquiry, discuss project alignment and full application details

Required Information for Inquiry Form

  • Organization/Institution Name (Required)
  • Contact Name (Required)
  • Title/Position
  • Email Address (Required)
  • Phone Number
  • Primary Interest (Select from: General grant information, Submit a grant application, Discuss project alignment, Partnership opportunities, Other)
  • Project/Program Focus Areas
  • Brief Project Description
  • Estimated Funding Amount (Options: Under $25,000 | $25,000 - $50,000 | $50,000 - $100,000 | $100,000 - $250,000 | Over $250,000 | Not sure yet)
  • Additional Comments or Questions

Application Notes

  • Formal application details are provided after initial inquiry review
  • The fund evaluates project alignment with their funding priorities before full application

What Mount Zion Health Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
29
Total given
$2M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$8,000–$459K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Berkeley, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • The Regents of the University of California San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

    Watson scholars awards

    $459K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Healthcare
  • Science research
  • Health disparities

Categories

Browse similar grants by category

Related Grants

Open grants from this funder and similar programs

Your AI grants department

Ready to apply for Mount Zion Health Fund General Grants?

Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

You found Mount Zion Health Fund General Grants. Now let's win it.

Start writing