Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County is a left-of-center grantmaking organization that seeks to increase access to health care and mental health services for immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities in Sonoma County, California. 1
Background
Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County was founded in 2001 by Sonoma County residents to raise funds to prevent the Healdsburg Local Hospital in Healdsburg, California, from shuttering. 2
Illegal Immigrant Services
In additions to efforts to connect immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities with healthcare services, Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County also provides services to illegal immigrants in Sonoma County. 3 The organization has worked with Humanidad Therapy and Education Services and On the Margins which both work with and provide services to illegal immigrants. 3
Finances
According to tax filings, in 2022 Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County reported $1,462,222 in contributions, $1,464,682 in total revenue, $1,620,980 in expenditures, and held $892,168 in net assets. 4
Leadership
Amy Ramirez is the executive director of Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. 5 Prior to joining the organization, Ramirez managed the grantmaking efforts of Providence Health and Services, a Catholic health care system, to improve community health. 5
References
- “About Us.” Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. https://healthcarefoundation.net/about/
- “Our History.” Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. https://healthcarefoundation.net/about/our-history/
- “Partner Spotlight: Humanidad Therapy & Education Services.” Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. May 18, 2023. Accessed July 25, 2024. https://healthcarefoundation.net/partner-spotlight-humanidad-therapy-education-services/
- Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. 2022.
- “Staff-Amy Ramirez.” Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. https://healthcarefoundation.net/our-team/?cat=staff#amy-ramirez