Public Health Institute
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is a California-based public health nonprofit that conducts research, builds partnerships, and provides fiscal sponsorship and technical assistance across 60+ programs to advance health equity and public health policy. The site describes PHI’s programs, leadership, impacts, and opportunities to partner or seek funding support.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A public‑health or health‑equity organization doing research, technical assistance, or capacity building — often with a California footprint or partnership tie to California programs.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on public health research, policy, community health or capacity building.
- • Projects that offer technical assistance or scalable models for health equity.
- • Demonstrated ability to partner with larger institutions or act as a fiscal sponsor.
- • Existing presence in California or clear plans that benefit California populations.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in California (about 86% of dollars in the latest year) but grants reached organizations across roughly 37 states, so the observed footprint is state‑focused with a national reach in smaller amounts.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows hundreds of distinct recipients (309) across a mix of hospitals, community groups and research institutions and the portfolio spans research, technical assistance and capacity building rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
The funder recorded nearly 100 new recipients in the latest year (about 32%) and publishes a 'Bring Your Work' submission form and development contact on its website, indicating that unfamiliar organizations can plausibly engage even though no formal application guidelines were posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
