As we process the results of the 2024 election, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing health and racial justice for all Californians by investing in the safety, dignity and power of marginalized communities; this remains a core focus of our mission.
We will continue to amplify the voices of those who have been historically excluded, supporting them in leading solutions to social, health and economic issues that disproportionately impact their lives. We believe collective action is essential—now, more than ever.
Today, we join together with California’s leading philanthropic organizations who share our perspective. We have signed on to two statements that reaffirm our commitment to protecting diversity, dignity and health for all communities. Together, we pledge to safeguard the precious values that define California and the nation: freedom, equity and opportunity. Our role in this coalition building reflects the deep responsibility we share to drive impactful change and support our diverse communities through collaborative action.
Below you’ll find both statements and a list of the organizations we have joined in the commitment to a better future for all Californians.
As foundations dedicated to advancing health equity and social and racial justice in California, with national impact, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to support and protect the communities we serve. We believe in the power of civil discourse, collaboration and ensuring that all voices, especially those of marginalized communities, are heard and respected.
Our foundations have long-standing missions to improve health, particularly for those who have faced discrimination and exclusion. We believe that health is a fundamental human right, intrinsically tied to social determinants such as racism, immigration status, economic stability, gender inequities, and access to quality healthcare, education, and housing. Addressing these interconnected issues is essential to achieving true well-being for all.
In recent years, violent actions and rhetoric seek to undermine the progress made in addressing systemic racism, health disparities, and immigrants’ rights. Such narratives and actions threaten progress and risk the safety and dignity of these – and all – communities. We stand united in our commitment to work with our partners to protect these communities. Only by fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding can we ensure a society where all people can thrive.
We urge the incoming administration to turn away from the words and actions of division and harm. We must build a future where diversity is celebrated, disparities are addressed, and all communities are treated with respect and dignity.
We stand as signatories with:
- Alliance Healthcare Foundation
- Blue Shield of California Foundation
- The California Endowment
- California Wellness Foundation
- Metta Fund
On this historic election day, we stand united as leaders of California’s leading philanthropic organizations—unwavering in our commitment to our communities, no matter the outcome.
Freedom. Hope. Equity. Opportunity. These are California’s values—these are America’s values. They course through our bustling city streets,, echo across our abundant fields, rise with our ocean waves, and pulse within our people.
We stand in solidarity with our frontline partners and pledge to invest boldly to drive racial justice, advance prosperity, and sustain California as a global force—not despite our diversity but because of it. We renew our promise to protect and defend our people, our rights, our environment, and our progress. We commit to deploy our resources, speaking up for what is right, and speaking out against injustice.
The Golden State has weathered dark storms of division before, as has our nation, but we have always come back stronger and persistent in our pursuit of progress. Together, we will not only safeguard the California Dream, the American Dream—we will redefine it so that it lives up to its promise and potential for all of us.
We stand as signatories with:
- California Black Freedom Fund
- California Community Foundation
- California Endowment
- California Wellness Foundation
- College Futures Foundation
- East Bay Community Foundation
- Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund
- James Irvine Foundation
- Latino Community Foundation
- Liberty Hill Foundation
- Meadow Fund
- San Francisco Foundation
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- Tipping Point
- Weingart Foundation