The Patron Saints Foundation evolved from the St. Luke Foundation which was a public charity created in 1979 to support the not-for-profit St. Luke Hospital located in Pasadena, California. In 1985, St. Luke Hospital was sold and became a for-profit hospital. At that time, the Articles of Incorporation were restated to allow the Patron Saints Foundation to take control of the assets of the St. Luke Foundation. These assets have been invested and now fund the activities of The Patron Saints Foundation.

The Patron Saints Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to public charities that improve the health of individuals residing in the West San Gabriel Valley through health care programs that are consistent with the moral and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

There are 2 grant cycles each year, spring and fall. The deadline for the spring cycle is midnight on the first Friday in March. The fall cycle deadline is midnight on the first Friday in October. Applications must be postmarked by the stated deadline.

Grants will be made to qualified public charities to sponsor charitable, scientific or educational health care programs which are not inconsistent with the moral and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, in the following health care categories:

1. Community Health Services (direct services)
2. Community Health Care Education
3. Capital Expenditures
4. Equipment & Supplies
5. Medical Research

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000.  Larger or smaller grants are at the discretion of The Patron Saints Foundation Board of Directors based on the merits of the project. Funding will be awarded primarily for program grants or capital projects.  Funding for operating support will be awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors.  Grant funds are expected to be accounted for when they are utilized with the submission of a grant report.

Specific funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors based on the applications presented during each funding cycle.

Please refer to our Grant Guidelines and Application Form for more information.