Mission, Goals & Philosophy

Find out more about our mission to improve the health of the people of California and how we define health and wellness.

History & Financial Statements

Learn about our founding in 1992, our grantmaking history and how to access our audited IRS financial statements.

Code of Ethics

Read about the safeguards TCWF has put in place to ensure that we are accountable, ethical and responsible in our stewardship of grant dollars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the types of programs we fund, which organizations are eligible and how to apply for grants.

Board & Staff

TCWF's current Board of Directors and staff members by department.

Employment Opportunities

There are currently no open positions.

President’s Message

Over the past two years, there has been substantial discussion in the philanthropic community about the amount of foundation funding reaching underserved and marginalized populations. Conversations with several of our colleagues led to the release of a statement in June 2008 in which we recognized the critical role played by small, community-based nonprofit organizations in addressing the challenges facing minority and other predominately low-income communities in California. While each of our foundations was already providing significant funding to address these issues, we agreed more could be done in two areas: 1) capacity-building support and technical assistance targeted to minority-led and grassroots community-based organizations that primarily serve minority and low-income communities; and 2) leadership development activities that could develop a diverse pipeline of executives, staff and board members for the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. We also agreed to report publicly on an annual basis as we worked to address these issues. This letter constitutes our report for 2009.

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