November 25, 2025 - El Camino Health is recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as #8 among the Top Ten Largest Corporate Philanthropists, and the only hospital on the list. The ranking is based on cash contributed to Silicon Valley charities.
"We're proud to stand alongside these multinational corporations to make the unmet needs in the Silicon Valley Community a priority," said Jon Cowan, executive director of government relations and community partnerships for El Camino Health. "This recognition reflects the work our teams do every day to make healthcare more accessible across the region."
In addition to providing high-quality medical care, El Camino Health gave out more than $3.36 million in grants between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. El Camino Health charitable awards support its mission to heal, relieve suffering and advance wellness.
Awards are based on the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which is updated every three years. It identifies these top priorities for charitable giving:
- Healthcare Access & Delivery (including Oral Health)
- Behavioral Health (including Domestic Violence and Trauma)
- Diabetes & Obesity
- Chronic Conditions (other than Diabetes and Obesity)
- Economic Stability (including Food Insecurity, Housing and Homelessness)
Grants awarded to organizations that serve these needs for the youngest citizens to the oldest through programs that include:
- Pre-K-8 school nurse programs.
- Asthma management and education support for low-income children and families.
- Outreach, education, screening, and navigation services to decrease cancer-related health disparities among the Santa Clara County Latinx community.
- Rides, healthy meals and support for breast and gynecological cancer patients.
- Mobile dental services and education for low-income and homeless community members in Mountain View and Sunnyvale.
Each year, the Silicon Valley Business Journal recognizes organizations for their efforts to improve the lives of others in the region. Last year, El Camino Health and the El Camino Health District, together received the Community Impact Award for a combined $11 million in 140 grants and scholarships, which led to an estimated $120 million in community benefit.
Charitable Giving Highlights:
- Community benefit investment: More than $3.36 million supporting programs that improve access to care and promote health equity in the Silicon Valley and the South Bay.
- Behavioral health leadership: Ongoing initiatives addressing mental health through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local agencies.
- Local nonprofit support: Grants awarded each year to community organizations focused on food security, housing, and preventive health.
- Health education and outreach: Free classes, screenings, and workshops reaching thousands of community members annually.
- Volunteer engagement: Employees contribute hundreds of hours in service to local causes and events.
About El Camino Health
El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 26 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life.
Key Services Include:
- Cancer care
- Cardiovascular care
- Maternity care
- Mental health and addiction services
- Orthopedics
- Pulmonology
- Urology
- Women's health
Awards & Achievements:
- Named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek
- Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report
- San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital for nursing excellence
To learn more, visit elcaminohealth.org.
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