Grantmaking Information
The Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit, public benefit corporation, which addresses the needs of the working and indigent poor in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Humboldt County. Starting in 2024 and for the next four years, the Foundation will focus on its grantmaking on the following six counties – Alameda, Humboldt, Imperial, Orange, San Bernardino and Sonoma counties.
The Foundation funds programs which directly serve
the needs of the underserved, especially families and children at risk. Starting in 2024 and for the next four years, priority will be given to applications that address the needs of families of children that meet
McKinney-Vento eligibility criteria. It sponsors or supports long-term efforts which are closely identified with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and their mission of bringing unity and healing where
divisiveness and oppression exist.
Important Dates
Applications released online January 15
Applications Due February 15
Foundation Board Decisions May
Notification sent to applicants May
Grant checks mailed Late June
Areas of Interest
The Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation is particularly interested in proposals which fall into any of the three priority funding areas:
Our Spirituality
Our Mission
Our History
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Eligibility Criteria
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In compliance with the terms of agreement established by the state of California Department of Corporations, Healthcare Foundation funds may not be granted or provide any benefit to Providence St. Joseph Health or its affiliated health care providers.
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Applicant organizations must function in a not-for-profit manner for the public benefit, and should possess the following characteristics and operational qualities:
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​​Demonstrated operational and management effectiveness, financial viability, and responsible stewardship of resources;
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Demonstrated collaboration, flexibility, and respect for diverse cultures.
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Address and support the health-related needs of economically poor and vulnerable populations.
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Established organization with at least one-year of the agency’s most recent Form 990 or one year of audited financial statements or external financial reviews available if requested.
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History of positive impact in the community in the Area of Support for which funding is being requested.
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The application must address housing security, food security, or family violence prevention with a priority to serve families with children who meet Mc Kinney Vento eligibility criteria.
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The geographic area served is in Southern California, the Bay Area and Humboldt County. Starting in 2024 and for the next four years, the Foundation will accept applications from the following six counties only – Alameda, Humboldt, Imperial, Orange, San Bernardino and Sonoma counties.
Grant Review Process
The Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation Board members receive and review eligible and complete applications. They make decisions regarding grant awards
Restrictions
The Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation does not fund:​
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Applications that are incomplete
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Direct support to individuals
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Debt reduction
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Capital campaigns
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Colleges and universities
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Think tanks
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Endowments
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Purchase of land or buildings, and/or major construction or capital improvements
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Social events, telethons or similar fundraising activities
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Political lobbying, proposed or pending legislation, or other activities that U.S. law prohibits for nonprofit organizations