Business Details
Your Partner for Health Equity in Aging Communities
Archstone Foundation has dedicated 35 years to advancing the health and well-being of older adults in California through strategic grantmaking and collaborative partnerships. Since our inception, we have awarded over 1,250 grants totaling more than $130 million, focusing on integrated care solutions that bridge healthcare and social services. Our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion shapes every aspect of our work, ensuring marginalized communities receive equitable access to resources. We provide capacity-building support to organizations addressing health disparities and prioritize long-term resilience for nonprofits navigating complex challenges.Through hands-on collaboration, reporting tools, and innovative initiatives like the CalAIM Statewide Older Adults Collaborative, we empower grantees to deliver essential services. Our annual reports and public forums, including discussions with California's gubernatorial candidates, reflect our dedication to policy advocacy and systemic change. By weaving equity into all operations, we strive to create a future where all older adults and caregivers thrive with dignity and support.
Services
Grantmaking
Integrated Care
Capacity Building
Policy Advocacy
Community Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We have awarded over 1,250 grants totaling $130 million to support older adults.
- Our work integrates healthcare and social services to reduce disparities.
- We prioritize justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all initiatives.
- We provide hands-on support and capacity-building resources to grantees.
- Our policy advocacy shapes systemic change for aging populations.
Services
Grantmaking
Our grantmaking program supports organizations improving health outcomes for older adults through coordinated care and social services. We prioritize projects addressing disparities in marginalized communities. Grants focus on integrated care models, capacity building, and policy innovation to create sustainable impact across California.
Integrated Care
Integrated Care initiatives connect healthcare providers with social service organizations to address older adults' holistic needs. Programs reduce hospitalizations by addressing social determinants of health like housing and nutrition. This approach ensures comprehensive, patient-centered care for California's aging population.
Capacity Building
Capacity Building grants strengthen nonprofits serving older adults through operational funding and technical assistance. We help organizations implement best practices, improve service delivery, and build long-term resilience. This support enables grantees to better address health equity challenges in underserved communities.
Policy Advocacy
Policy Advocacy efforts focus on systemic changes to improve aging care systems. We convene stakeholders, produce research, and engage policymakers to advance equitable solutions. Initiatives include the CalAIM Collaborative and forums with gubernatorial candidates to shape California's aging policies.
Community Partnerships
Community Partnerships connect diverse stakeholders to address older adults' needs through shared resources and expertise. We facilitate networks that combine healthcare, social services, and advocacy to create scalable solutions. These collaborations drive innovation in elder care delivery across California.
People
Cynthia D. Banks
Board Chair
Cynthia D. Banks leads Archstone Foundation's board in advancing equitable care for older adults. With decades of experience in public health policy, she champions systemic reforms to address disparities in aging services across California.
Rigo Saborio
President & CEO
Rigo Saborio, MSG, directs Archstone Foundation's strategic vision for improving elder health outcomes. His leadership focuses on integrated care models and capacity-building initiatives that empower communities. He advocates for policy changes to create more equitable aging systems statewide.
Questions
How does Archstone Foundation select grant recipients?
We prioritize organizations addressing health disparities through integrated care models. Applications are evaluated based on impact potential, equity focus, and alignment with our mission to improve older adults' well-being in California.
What is integrated care for older adults?
Integrated care combines medical treatment with social services to address older adults' comprehensive needs. This approach improves health outcomes by coordinating healthcare providers, community resources, and support systems for holistic patient care.
How does Archstone support nonprofit organizations?
We provide capacity-building grants, technical assistance, and collaboration tools to strengthen nonprofits serving older adults. Our support helps organizations improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability in challenging environments.
What role does equity play in your work?
Equity is central to all our initiatives. We prioritize marginalized communities through targeted funding, policy advocacy, and requiring grantees to demonstrate how programs address systemic disparities in aging care access and outcomes.
How can I attend Archstone Foundation events?
Public events like gubernatorial forums and webinars are announced on our website and through email updates. Registration details for upcoming programs about aging policy and care innovations are available in our news section.
