Supporting Health.
Empowering Hope.
San Mateo County Health Foundation
Our mission is to strengthen our community by striving to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare and essential resources regardless of financial circumstances.
Supporting Health. Empowering Hope.
San Mateo County Health Foundation
Our mission is to strengthen our community by striving to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare and essential resources regardless of financial circumstances.
Supporting Health. Empowering Hope.
San Mateo County Health Foundation
We strengthen our community by striving to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare and essential resources regardless of financial circumstances.
SMMC Patients Impacted by Our Foundation Programs Since 1989
Financial Assistance Awarded Through Caring Hands In Health
Number of Individuals Provided With Essential Needs
Food Packages Distributed in FY25 Through Our Food Farmacy
We are proud to introduce the San Mateo County Health Foundation’s refreshed brand identity.
While our look has changed, the heart of our mission remains the same: ensuring that everyone in San Mateo County has access to quality healthcare and the essential resources they need to thrive.
Our Programs
A Shared Vision for a Stronger Community
Learn how the SAGA Foundation and San Mateo County Health Foundation are working together to strengthen well-being and support healthier futures.
Our Impact
From patient assistance to community partnerships, your support helps provide care, hope, and opportunity.
Get Involved
What are people saying about SMCHF?
Chester J. Kunnappilly
SMMC CEO
"A healthy community benefits all of us."
Grace Hassid
M.D.
“Unlike other charities, SMCHF puts close to 100% of all monies and goods raised directly back to recipients. This is a wonderful charity! As a member of the medical staff for 28 years and formerly on the Foundation Board for many years, I can personally attest to the great and caring work the San Mateo County Health Foundation does every day.”
Dave Bartoshuk
President, SAGA Foundation
“We thank the San Mateo County Health Foundation for its terrific work providing a wellness lifeline to those who need it and to those without access to one.”
San Mateo County Health Foundation, incorporated in 1989, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patients in the San Mateo County Health system.
San Mateo County Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Tax ID #94-3116070
