San Mateo County Health Foundation

What San Mateo County Health Foundation does

San Mateo County Health Foundation (SMCHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 1989 and headquartered at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, California. Founded by Anna Eshoo, Margaret Taylor, Evelyn Stanton, and Linda Gregory, the foundation serves as the primary philanthropic arm of the San Mateo County Health system, raising and deploying funds to support underserved patients who have exhausted insurance and government aid. The organization operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees under CEO John Jurow and a Board of Directors, and has served the community for over 35 years.

SMCHF delivers nine programs across three categories. Direct Patient Support Programs include Caring Hands In Health (short-term financial assistance for housing, food, medical costs, and transportation), Food Farmacy (nearly 1,100 weekly food packages distributed across seven locations in partnership with Samaritan House), and Bundle of Joy (baby essentials for new parents). Clinical Programs include the Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention (serving 1,700+ victims annually), the Ron Robinson Senior Care Center, and Breast Health Support featuring 3D mammography. Healthcare Heroes supports San Mateo Medical Center staff through grants and wellness initiatives, including the Healing Our Healthcare Heroes retreat program with 1440 Foundation.

SMCHF does not have proprietary technology; it is a fundraising and grant-making organization. Revenue derives from four streams: individual donations, corporate contributions and gift matching (including stock donations through Charles Schwab), institutional grants from foundations such as the Atkinson Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, SAGA Foundation, Sand Hill Foundation, and Sequoia Healthcare Foundation, and annual fundraising events including the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, Toy Drive, Backpack Drive, Diaper Drive, and Open House. The foundation holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and a Candid 2026 transparency badge, and refreshed its brand identity in 2026 to widen regional visibility.

Name

San Mateo County Health Foundation

Legal name

San Mateo County Health Foundation

Website

https://smchf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

San Mateo County Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and deploys funds to support underserved patients in the San Mateo County Health system through nine programs spanning financial assistance, food distribution, clinical care, and staff wellness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Nonprofit healthcare foundation
• Patient assistance programs
• Community health fundraising
• Grant funded programs
• Medical center support

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation receives donations from individuals through its website donation portal, supporting programs like Caring Hands In Health, Food Farmacy, Bundle of Joy, and other patient support initiatives.
2. Corporate Contributions and Gift Matching: Companies offer gift matching programs to double or triple employee contributions. Stock donations are also accepted through Charles Schwab with specific account details provided.
3. Foundation and Grantor Support: The foundation receives grants from various foundations including Atkinson Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, SAGA Foundation, Sand Hill Foundation, Sequoia Healthcare Foundation, and others.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events include the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, Hot Dogs for a Cause fundraiser, SMMC Backpack Drive, SMMC Annual Toy Drive, Diaper Drive, and Foundation Open House.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Mateo County Health Foundation (SMCHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation incorporated in 1989 that raises and deploys philanthropic funds to support patients of the San Mateo County Health system. It operates nine distinct programs spanning direct patient financial assistance, food insecurity relief, maternal and infant support, clinical service funding (including the Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention, Ron Robinson Senior Care Center, and breast health screening), medical equipment procurement, and healthcare workforce wellness.

Product overview

San Mateo County Health Foundation operates as a nonprofit healthcare support organization offering multiple distinct programs organized into Direct Patient Support Programs, Clinical Programs, and Employee Support Programs. The Direct Patient Support Programs include Caring Hands In Health (financial assistance for urgent patient needs), Food Farmacy (weekly food distribution), and Bundle of Joy (baby essentials). Clinical Programs encompass the Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention, Ron Robinson Senior Care Center, and Breast Health Support. The Healthcare Heroes program provides employee wellness and workplace enhancement initiatives for San Mateo Medical Center staff. The Foundation serves as a fundraising and programmatic arm supporting the San Mateo County Health system, assisting over 79,000 patients in accessing quality healthcare regardless of financial circumstances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caring Hands In Health Provides short-term financial assistance to San Mateo County Health patients facing urgent challenges, covering essential needs such as housing, transportation, food, medical costs, and basic necessities when insurance and government programs fall short.
• Food Farmacy Distributes nearly 1,100 food packages weekly to patients and families experiencing food insecurity, providing fresh produce, protein, and pantry staples across seven locations in partnership with Samaritan House.
• Bundle of Joy Supports families during pregnancy and early infancy with essential baby items including diapers, wipes, clothing, and blankets, paired with pre- and postnatal educational materials for new parents.
• Healthcare Heroes Employee-driven committee that enhances daily work experiences of San Mateo Medical Center staff through employee-funded initiatives, grants for staff wish lists, team celebrations, and a college scholarship fund for children of SMMC staff.
• Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention Multidisciplinary clinic providing comprehensive care for victims of abuse including child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse, offering medical care, forensic examinations, and connections to community resources.
• Ron Robinson Senior Care Center Outpatient clinic at San Mateo Medical Center dedicated to serving adults aged 60 and older, providing coordinated care through an interdisciplinary team of physicians and specialists addressing physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Breast Health Support Partners with San Mateo Medical Center to expand access to breast cancer screening, diagnostic services, and follow-up care for patients facing barriers, including advanced 3D mammography technology.
• Equipment for San Mateo Medical Center Raises funds for critical equipment and resource needs across San Mateo Medical Center and its clinics, supporting tools that help healthcare teams deliver exceptional diagnostic and patient care.
• Healing Our Healthcare Heroes Transformative wellness program in partnership with 1440 Foundation providing healthcare professionals a three-day retreat at 1440 Multiversity campus focusing on mental health, resilience, and holistic healing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79,000+ patients impacted through foundation programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAGA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAGA Foundation works together with SMCHF to strengthen well-being and support healthier futures for San Mateo County residents. Dave Bartoshuk, President of SAGA Foundation, has expressed gratitude for SMCHF's work providing a wellness lifeline to those who need it.
• Samaritan HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Samaritan House to distribute nearly 1,100 food packages weekly through the Food Farmacy program at seven locations across San Mateo County.
• AMR (American Medical Response)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor and partner supporting SMCHF fundraising events and community programs.
• 1440 FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Healing Our Healthcare Heroes program providing transformative wellness retreats for healthcare workers at the 1440 Multiversity campus in Santa Cruz mountains.
• YMCA of Greater San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJamie Bruning-Miles, CEO of YMCA of Greater SF, serves as Vice Chair of SMCHF Board of Directors.
• San Mateo County HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization - SMCHF supports the county health system and San Mateo Medical Center with funding for equipment, programs, and patient assistance.
• RingCentralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting SMCHF fundraising events and community initiatives.
• Satellite HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor supporting SMCHF fundraising initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marin Community Foundation: Bay Area community foundation that distributes grants to local health, social service, and family-support nonprofits; serves a comparable suburban California county footprint with a comparable mix of health equity and basic-needs grantmaking.
• Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health: Hospital-affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation supporting Lucile Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto; uses the same fundraising architecture (individual donations, corporate matching, major foundation grants, signature events) to fund clinical programs, equipment, and patient/family services.
• Peninsula Health Care District: Special-purpose healthcare district serving the same San Mateo County geography; funds community health programs and safety-net providers through property tax revenue and grants, addressing overlapping beneficiary populations and program categories as SMCHF.
• Health Trust (Silicon Valley): Community health foundation serving the adjacent Santa Clara County with very similar program mix covering food security, direct patient assistance, and grants to community health initiatives; closely comparable operating model and beneficiary profile to SMCHF.
• Sequoia Hospital Foundation: Dignity Health-affiliated hospital foundation serving the same Redwood City / San Mateo County region; raises charitable funds for equipment, patient assistance, and community health programs through comparable individual, corporate, and event-based fundraising.
• El Camino Health Foundation: Hospital-affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation supporting El Camino Hospital in the same Silicon Valley / Peninsula region, raising donations for patient programs, equipment, and clinical services through comparable fundraising models including major gifts, events, and corporate partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Health Care Foundation: Major academic medical center-affiliated foundation in the same Peninsula region; while far larger, it operates the same architecture of major-gift fundraising, corporate matching, and event-based giving directed at clinical programs and patient services.
• California Health Care Foundation: Much larger state-level grantmaking foundation focused on health system improvement and access-to-care initiatives; while operating at a different scale, it channels grant dollars to safety-net programs like those SMCHF runs and represents a comparable funder archetype.
• Sutter Health Foundations (Network): Network of hospital-affiliated 501(c)(3) foundations across Northern California including Peninsula-area locations; operate with the same hospital-system-anchored fundraising model and similar program categories (patient assistance, equipment, clinical innovation).

Regional players

• Coastal Health Alliance: California coastal safety-net health provider serving Marin and southern Sonoma counties with food, family, and clinical support programs for underserved patients; highly comparable mission and beneficiary mix though operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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