Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The California Wellness Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $150
- Typical grant
- $150 to $150 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 799 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $57M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.8M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $57M | $150 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Director of grants management · los angeles · 8187021900
- What to send
- Cal wellness accepts the online submission of letters of interest through a link on the cal wellness website at www.calwellness.org, that includes a 1 to 2 page description of the organization's mission and activities, the region and populations served, how the funds will be used and the total funds requested. If requesting project funding include project goals, leadership and duration.
- Limits
- Generally public charities described in irc 501(c)(3) or public agencies, within california are funded. Grants should be to protect and improve health and wellness of the people of california by increasing access to health care, quality education, good jobs, healthy environments and safe neighborhoods. Requested for core operating support are encouraged. The foundation does not fund irc section 509(a)(3) type iii, non-functionally integrated supporting organizations.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Judy BelkPresident & ceo (jan-aug)
- Richard TateVp exec/ceo & president
- Lori CoxVp of programs
- Rochelle WitharanaCfo
- Arun BahetiVp of operations
- Pamela Simms-MackeyDirector, board chair
- Terence P MulliganDirector, treasurer
- Angelica SalasDirector, board secretary
- Arnold PerkinsDirector, audit chair
- Joseph LumardaDirector
- Xochitl CastanedaDirector
- Debra NakatomiDirector
- Ernest Wilson IIIDirector
- Geri Yang-JohnsonDirector
- Katherine KatcherDirector
- Irma CotaDirector
- Virginia HedrickDirector
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- 2023 matching gift.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | 2023 matching gift. | $150 |
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