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The Desert Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, with additional support in Missouri. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Cause Areas
2
Health
Hospital care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BORREGO COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$1.5M
10%
REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
$987.5K
7%
VISION Y COMPROMISO
$715.6K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$58.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$46.8K
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION?
No. DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION give?
DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $59 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $660 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include BORREGO COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION, and VISION Y COMPROMISO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION?
DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.