The Masimo Foundation For Ethics
The Masimo Foundation for Ethics, Innovation and Competition in Healthcare is a philanthropic arm associated with Masimo that supports programs, research, and initiatives to improve patient safety and expand access to lifesaving technologies. The foundation is tied to Masimo corporate leadership and Irvine, CA operations.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit or research/education institution focused on patient safety, access to medical technologies, scholarships, or community health initiatives—especially organizations with a California presence or national profile and capacity to manage mid-to-large grants.
Good Fit
- • Work in patient safety, healthcare innovation, or expanding access to lifesaving technologies
- • Capacity to manage six-figure or larger grants
- • Clear project budgets and organizational background suitable for a letter of inquiry
- • Existing operations or partners in California or demonstrable impact that aligns with the foundation's mission
Geography
Observed grants spanned seven states (and a London recipient), but roughly 69% of dollars were directed to California, indicating multi-state reach with a strong in-state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 15 grants to 13 distinct, largely independent recipients (and the prior year had 18 distinct recipients), indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size despite financial concentration among a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes published LOI instructions, a named mailing contact with a rolling deadline, and nine new recipients in the latest year, all suggesting unfamiliar applicants can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
