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The mission of the Saint Francis Foundation is to raise funds and make grants that support and enhance the ability of Saint Francis Hospital to deliver exceptional health care services and compassionate care to its patients and to the communities the Hospital serves.

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Frequently Asked Questions: The Acquisition of Saint Francis Hospital by UCSF Health

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Saint Francis Foundation Announces Additional $1.32 Million in Community Grants

In wake of federal funding cuts, Foundation steps forward to ensure equitable access to essential healthcare services SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2025: The Saint Francis Foundation, an independent grant-making charitable foundation, has announced an additional $1.32 million in community grants to local nonprofits providing vital healthcare services to diverse and underserved communities in San Francisco.…

Our Funding Pillars

The Saint Francis Foundation focuses on four strategic funding priorities that guide our grantmaking to Saint Francis Hospital and to our community partners who are advancing better health outcomes in the surrounding neighborhoods, making San Francisco a better place for all:

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Innovation / Transformation

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Behavioral / Mental Health

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Aging

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Crisis Management / Response

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Measuring Impact since 1979

The Saint Francis Foundation advances community health by ensuring a strong local health care delivery system, within and beyond the Hospital environment.

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