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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, Kansas  ·  EIN 203085640  ·  Private foundation

Based in Topeka, Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has awarded $3.0M across 816 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ku Endowment. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$683K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.0M
Total assets
816
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas funds

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ku Endowment
Support for the Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
Lawrence, KS$100K2023
Ku Endowment
Support for the Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
Lawrence, KS$100K2024
Flint Hills Discovery Center Founda
Support for the 2022 Big League Fun exhibit
Manhattan, KS$55K2022
United Way of Greater Topeka
Gift to accompany employee contributions
Topeka, KS$50K2022
United Way of Kaw Valley
Gift to accompany employee contributions
Topeka, KS$50K2024
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Support for the Sunflower Climber exhibit.
Topeka, KS$50K2024
United Way of Greater Topeka
Gift to accompany employee contributions
Topeka, KS$50K2020
Childcare Aware
Support children's behavioral health curriculum in 103 counties - COVID relief
Salina, KS$50K2020
United Way of Kaw Valley
Gift to accompany employee contributions
Topeka, KS$50K2023
Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation
Support for the Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinics
Topeka, KS$40K2023
Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation
Support for the Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinics
Topeka, KS$40K2024
Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation
Support for the Kansas Mission Mercy free dental clinic.
Topeka, KS$40K2024
Girl Scouts of Ne Kansas Nw Missour
Support the Health Programming for Girl Scouts in 20 Kansas counties.
Overland Park, KS$35K2023
Humanities Kansas
Support for the Voices and Votes: Democrary in America traveling exhibition
Topeka, KS$35K2022
Humanities Kansas
Support for the Voicecs and Votes: Democrary in America traveling exhibition
Topeka, KS$35K2022

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$683K
2022$695K
2023$767K
2024$835K

How to apply for funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas accept grant applications?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas fund?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ku Endowment, Ku Endowment, Flint Hills Discovery Center Founda. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas give in grants?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas reported $683K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 816 grants.
Where is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas located?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is based in Topeka, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203085640.
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About this profile. This page is built from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.