Hospice Giving Foundation

What Hospice Giving Foundation does

Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established in 1997 and headquartered in Monterey, California, that operates as the primary philanthropic funder for nonprofit end-of-life care providers across Monterey and San Benito Counties. The foundation performs three core functions: grantmaking (over $34 million in cumulative grants since inception), convening (through the Monterey County Palliative Care Collaborative formed in 2018 and the Juntos con Esperanza partnership for Latinx communities), and public education (bilingual English/Spanish workshops, downloadable guides such as Notes to My Family and Love Letters, advance directive and POLST resources, and a curated provider directory). Its grant programs include the institutional grant cycle and the recently launched Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund (2025), which commits $50,000 annually for individual hardship grants covering caregiver support, transportation, funeral assistance, and dignified home discharges.

The foundation operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees led by President and CEO Erin White, who succeeded Siobhan Greene in 2024. Its distribution model is direct-to-community rather than market-mediated: free workshops, free downloadable resources, signature events such as the annual Gratitude Luncheon, and direct grant disbursements to a small set of named nonprofit and healthcare partners. Named grantees and partners include Central Coast VNA & Hospice, Montage Health (Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula palliative medicine), Natividad Palliative Care Program, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Coastal Kids Home Care, Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services, Legal Services for Seniors, and the Alzheimer's Association.

Hospice Giving Foundation is not a technology company; its "products" are educational resources, curated provider directories, and program coordination services rather than software or data products. Revenue is generated through charitable donations and is not publicly disclosed. The foundation holds no patents, has no disclosed API or AI capabilities, and relies on organic channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) plus community convenings for outreach. It is governed by an independent Board of Directors, has no parent company, and is recognized with the Guidestar Transparency Seal from Candid.

Name

Hospice Giving Foundation

Legal name

Hospice Giving Foundation

Website

https://hospicegiving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation established in 1997 that funds and convenes nonprofit end-of-life care providers across Monterey and San Benito Counties through grants, education, and community collaboratives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Hospice and End-of-Life Care Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Hospice care grants
• End-of-life education
• Palliative care funding
• Community health grants
• Nonprofit grantmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Giving and Grants: Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1997 that raises and deploys charitable funds to support nonprofit organizations providing end-of-life care in Monterey and San Benito Counties. The foundation has awarded over $34 million in grants since its inception.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hospice Giving Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation that raises charitable funds and awards grants to nonprofit organizations providing hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care services in Monterey and San Benito Counties. The foundation also delivers free community education programs on advance care planning, hospice and palliative care options, and grief support, and convenes healthcare professionals through community collaboratives. Since its founding in 1997, it has awarded over $34 million in grants to local organizations.

Product overview

Hospice Giving Foundation offers a unified suite of educational resources, community programs, and grant-making services focused on end-of-life care for Monterey and San Benito Counties. The core offerings include the Notes to My Family organizing tool, education workshops, the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund grant program, community collaboratives (MCPCC and Juntos con Esperanza), provider directories, and a recommendations library of books, films, and podcasts. These products work together to fulfill the Foundation's mission of funding nonprofit providers, providing public education for planning and preparedness, and improving the system of care through multi-discipline collaboratives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Workshops Free community workshops offered in English and Spanish covering advance care planning, understanding hospice and palliative care options, caregiver support, grief processing, and how to have end-of-life conversations with loved ones and providers. Open to community members and families in Monterey and San Benito Counties.
• Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund A grant program providing $50,000 in annual funding for individual grants supporting caregiver support stipends, transportation assistance, funeral assistance, grief support, and services for patients being discharged from hospitals to die peacefully at home. Grants are awarded to and administered through nonprofit organizations.
• Monterey County Palliative Care Collaborative (MCPCC) A monthly forum for clinician leaders in palliative and hospice care serving Monterey and San Benito Counties. Fosters communication and sharing of ideas, talents, skills, and energy to improve coordination and delivery of palliative and hospice care services in the region.
• Juntos con Esperanza A partnership initiative promoting access to quality care and services through end-of-life for people in Latinx communities, focusing on culturally relevant care, education, and services. Partners include Alzheimer's Association, Central Coast VNA & Hospice, Coastal Kids Home Care, Health Projects Center, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Montage Health, and Legal Services for Seniors.
• Provider Directory A curated directory of hospice care, palliative care, pediatric care, and practical/emotional/social support providers serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Available to community members seeking care options.
• Notes to My Family An organizing tool that compiles important personal, health, and financial information in one convenient place to help families carry out end-of-life wishes. Includes sections for Personal, Health, Financial, and Wishes information. Free resource available to community members.
• Love Letters Guide A free downloadable guide helping individuals write meaningful letters expressing love and kindness to special people in their lives as part of planning for later years. Available in English and Spanish via the foundation's website.
• Recommendations Library A curated collection of books, films, podcasts, talks, and audiobooks supporting individuals and families exploring end-of-life topics. Available in English and Spanish and accessible to community members free of charge.
• Shared Community Resources Online resources and links including grief support groups, educational webinars, caregiver support, and community programs for end-of-life care. Aggregated from multiple partner organizations for community access.
• Document Resources and Checklists Free downloadable guides and checklists including Advance Health Care Directives, POLST forms, Legal Permission documents, Important Document Checklists, and Healthcare Emergency Checklists, available in English and Spanish for community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $34 million in grants awarded to local organizations since 1997
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Monterey County Palliative Care Collaborative (MCPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Monthly forum for clinician-leaders in palliative and hospice care serving Monterey and San Benito Counties, formed in 2018. Fosters communication and sharing of ideas, talents, skills, and energy to improve coordination and delivery of palliative and hospice care services in the region.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration to promote access to quality care and services through end-of-life for people in Latinx communities.
• Central Coast VNA & HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration and recipient of grant funding for hospice and palliative care services.
• Coastal Kids Home CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration and recipient of grant funding for pediatric home care services.
• Health Projects CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration to promote access to quality end-of-life care for Latinx communities.
• Hospice of Santa Cruz CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration and recipient of grant funding for hospice care services.
• Montage HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration. Montage Health's Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula provides palliative medicine services.
• Legal Services for SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Juntos con Esperanza collaboration providing legal support services for seniors in the community.
• 1440 MultiversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $7,500 grant from the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund. Hosts grief-related programs and retreats.
• CASA of Monterey CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $20,000 in grants (two grants) from the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund for advocacy services.
• Cypress Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $5,000 grant from the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund for community support services.
• Finding SophiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,700 grant from the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund.
• Pajaro Valley Shelter ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,283 grant from the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund for shelter and support services.
• Dr. Laura BermanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrief educator and keynote speaker at the 2026 Gratitude Luncheon. Provides grief healing programs including the Love Mama Grief Retreat at 1440 Multiversity, with scholarships funded through the Siobhan Greene Care and Dignity Fund.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stupski Foundation: Private foundation with a major programmatic focus on end-of-life care, including grants to improve the experience of dying in America. Direct peer in grantmaking strategy around hospice and serious illness.
• The Retirement Research Foundation: National foundation that funds projects benefiting older adults, including hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care. Comparable mission focus on aging populations and serious illness.
• Hospice Foundation of America: National nonprofit that educates the public and professionals about hospice and end-of-life care, similar in mission to Hospice Giving Foundation but operating at a national scale rather than a regional grantmaking model.
• Cambia Health Foundation: Foundation explicitly focused on palliative care and person-centered end-of-life experiences. Highly comparable mission focus and grantmaking approach to Hospice Giving Foundation.
• The John A. Hartford Foundation: Private foundation dedicated to improving care for older adults, including serious illness and end-of-life care. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation targeting aging and end-of-life outcomes, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• California Health Care Foundation: Large statewide health-focused grantmaking foundation in California that funds palliative and end-of-life care among many other priorities. Comparable as a California-based health grantmaker with broader portfolio scope.

Regional players

• Community Foundation for Monterey County: Local community foundation serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Highly comparable geographic footprint and donor base, though with a broader mission beyond end-of-life care.

Emerging players

• Compassion & Choices: National nonprofit focused on end-of-life care options, advocacy, and education. Adjacent rather than identical; comparable in public-education and end-of-life mission but more advocacy-driven than grantmaking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HospiceGiving
• Facebookfacebook.com/HospiceGiving
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospicegivingfoundation_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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