The Tara Health Foundation was established in 2014 by Dr. Ruth Shaber, the founder of Women’s Health Research Institute in Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California region. The Foundation's main areas of focus are U.S. Reproductive and Maternal Health, Equitable Workplaces, and Gender Lens Impact Investing. As of December 31st 2017, the Foundation had over US$ 83 million of assets under management.
The Tara Health Foundation has committed 100% of its capital to further its mission. As such, it invests solely in thematic funds focusing on Gender and Women issues. Furthermore, it provides grants to organizations researching how to invest for impact in U.S. Reproductive & Maternal Health, Equitable Workplaces, and Gender Issues.