San Francisco Public Health Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
San Francisco Public Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1993, with $11,018,179 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
71 Stevenson St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-3117093 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$11.0M
▼ 40.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$13.7M
Net assets
$7.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for San Francisco Public Health Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For San Francisco Public Health Foundation: 6 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for San Francisco Public Health Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For San Francisco Public Health Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 71 Stevenson St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2014) to $11.0M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.5MNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
-24.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.8M
Total liabilities
$2.5M
Net assets
$7.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,018,179▼40.9% | $13,745,672▼30.0% | $7,249,912▼27.1% | $9,782,865▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $18,643,339▲1062% | $19,632,955▲2162% | $9,945,538▲266% | $12,590,027▲106% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,603,846▲8.2% | $867,790▲16.8% | $2,713,937▲41.2% | $6,110,797▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,481,884▲21.4% | $742,890▲13.3% | $1,922,370▲58.2% | $5,027,276▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,220,407▲198% | $655,672▲101% | $1,214,902▲102% | $5,392,762▲32.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $409,699▲18.9% | $326,770▲25.6% | $600,184▲23.8% | $4,060,991▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $344,448▲33.5% | $260,150▲13.7% | $484,623▲16.9% | $3,427,327▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $257,952▼31.3% | $228,739▼1.4% | $414,531▲6.2% | $3,998,861▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $375,627▼64.1% | $231,977▼75.5% | $390,183▼12.0% | $4,521,332▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,045,764 | $947,505 | $443,623 | $3,027,701 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11.1M total
78 grants to San Francisco Public Health Foundation totaling $11.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Healthcare Foundation | Transitions clinic network: continuing statewide expansion; the nocturnists satellites program stipend; chw/p/r amplifying impact initiative - accelerator; community health worker/promotor/representative (chw/p/r) policy coalition participation | 2024 | $115,000 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | Partnership for healthy cities | 2024 | $35,701 |
| Vital Strategies Inc | Partnership for healthy cities | 2023 | $56,612 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $55,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,626 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $9,581 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support funds for transitions clinic network. all investment earnings on this gift should inure to the benefit of transitions clinic network. | 2021 | $2,000,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support funds for transitions clinic network. all investment earnings on this gift should inure to the benefit of transitions clinic network. | 2021 | $2,000,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2021 | $484,000 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | Partnering with community health workers and promotores in the future of medi-cal (stakeholder group). support for transitions clinic network expansion in central valley and inland empire. | 2021 | $232,500 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general operating support to fund the pacific islander health ministry coalition to promote advocacy and education on health disparities and solutions for the pacific islander community to establish health ministries, research and evaluation institutes with congregations and public health institutions in the bay area. program - to support a key faiths organization in providing covid assistance and relief services. | 2021 | $36,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $29,088 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is San Francisco Public Health Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Francisco Public Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3117093, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is San Francisco Public Health Foundation's EIN?
- San Francisco Public Health Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3117093.
- How much revenue does San Francisco Public Health Foundation report?
- San Francisco Public Health Foundation reported $11,018,179 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Francisco Public Health Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades San Francisco Public Health Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Francisco Public Health Foundation (EIN 94-3117093) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.