Sutter Health Receives Record $110M Philanthropic Gift
Slice of Healthcare Team
06/09/2025
Key highlights
- Largest philanthropic gift in Sutter Health’s history: $110 million from an anonymous donor
- Accelerates healthcare access expansion in Northern California, especially Silicon Valley
- Supports innovative, whole-person care through strategic partnerships with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
- Funds cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and patient experience improvements
Notable Quotes
“ We are incredibly excited and grateful to receive this generous donation. Extraordinary generosity like this allows us to create a lasting, positive impact in the lives of our patients and change and save lives. ”
Warner Thomas, President and CEO at Sutter Health
“ This extraordinary gift represents more than generosity — it represents a legacy of trust, partnership and belief in our shared goal of ensuring that every patient has convenient access to the care they need. ”
Raya Elias-Petros, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Sutter Health
“ We’re building the future of healthcare in the Greater Silicon Valley and across the region—expanding access, advancing innovative care, and delivering the full range of services people need to live healthier lives. ”
Kurt VandeVort, M.D., CEO at Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Why This Matters
This historic $110 million gift marks a pivotal moment for Sutter Health and the communities it serves. As the largest donation in its history, this contribution will significantly advance the health system's mission to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible care.
At a time of rising demand for healthcare services across Northern California, particularly in Silicon Valley, this investment enables Sutter to accelerate efforts to reduce wait times, expand service offerings, and deliver innovative, whole-person care through partnerships like that with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group.
The gift not only underscores the trust and confidence of the donor community in Sutter Health’s vision but also positions the organization to lead in transforming healthcare delivery—enhancing access, improving outcomes, and ensuring compassionate, personalized care is available closer to home.
