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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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.2M
Indexed giving (FY2024)
$1.25B
Assets (FY2024)
43
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association fund?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Boys & Girls Club, Partnership for America's Healthcare Future (pahcf). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association give in grants?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. 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.