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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 135656874  ·  Private foundation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $1.25B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 43 individual grants from this funder — $3.2M awarded across 2023–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$1.25B
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Blue Cross Blue Shield Association funds

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, food & agriculture, health care, youth development.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, veterans, women girls.

familiesmen boysveteranswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys & Girls Club
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$550K2024
Boys & Girls Club
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$500K2023
Partnership for America's Healthcare Future (pahcf)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$200K2023
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Funds
GENERAL SUPPORT
Alexandria, VA$171K2023
Alliance to Fight the Forty (aka Alliance to Fight for Health Care)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$150K2024
America's Health Insurance Plans (ahip) (coalition Against Surprise Medical
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$125K2023
One Nation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Haymarket, VA$100K2023
National Governors Association for Best Practices
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2023
Majority Forward
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2023
Alliance to Fight the Forty (aka Alliance to Fight for Health Care)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2023
The Foundation of Research on Equal Opportunity (freopp)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Austin, TX$100K2023
American Action Forum
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2023
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation on Health Care
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$100K2024
NAACP
GENERAL SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$100K2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$50K2023

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2023$2.0M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association'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. You can review the foundation directly at bcbs.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association accept grant applications?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association'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 Blue Shield Association fund?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Boys & Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club, Partnership for America's Healthcare Future (pahcf). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association give in grants?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 43 grants.
Where is Blue Cross Blue Shield Association located?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135656874.
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About this profile. This page is built from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association'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 Blue Shield Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.