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Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for

Meridian, Idaho  ·  EIN 260024334  ·  Private foundation

Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.0M in grants paid and $80.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,295 individual grants from this funder — $14.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$80.5M
Total assets
1,295
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for funds

Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, early childhood education, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeeslgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
Behavioral Health and Accessibility Scholarship and Rural Clinical Training Stipends
Pocatello, ID$300K2021
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
PAYMENT 3 OF 5
Pocatello, ID$300K2023
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
Payment 2 of 5 $300,000 of $1.5 M total$200k Behavioral health and accessibility scholarship fund$100k Rural clinic training stipends
Pocatello, ID$300K2022
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
PAYMENT 4 OF 5
Pocatello, ID$300K2024
Boise State University Foundation Inc
FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE UPSTREAM PREVENTION FOR IDAHO YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES FUND (HR223) DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTHS IMPLE
Boise, ID$300K2024
University of Idaho Foundation
VANDAL PROMISE - PAYMENT 4 OF 10 WWAMI
Moscow, ID$200K2023
University of Idaho Foundation
Vandal Promise and WWAMI scholarships
Moscow, ID$200K2020
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
PAYMENT 2 OF 3 - AHEC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PATHWAY COALITION
Pocatello, ID$150K2024
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
FUNDING WILL CONVENE A NEWLY FORMED IDAHO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PATHWAY COALITION
Pocatello, ID$150K2023
Leap Charities Inc
LEAP Housing Trust - Mountain Home affordable housing project.
Boise, ID$150K2021
Leap Charities Inc
utilized for an affordable housing project in rural Idaho and for a needs assessment to determine which social determinants of health can be
Boise, ID$150K2022
City of Rexburg
PROVIDED FUNDS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHIER DIETS
Rexburg, ID$138K2018
Boise State University Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT THE UPSTREAM PREVENTION FOR IDAHO YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES FUND (HR223)
Boise, ID$130K2023
Downtown Boise Association Inc
Support equipment and material purchase for the downtown Boise free skating rink.
Boise, ID$120K2021
The College of Idaho
Scholarship
Caldwell, ID$100K2021

Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$970K
2020$1.0M
2021$2.7M
2022$2.5M
2023$3.6M
2024$3.9M

How to apply for funding from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for

Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for'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 bcidahofoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for

Does Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for accept grant applications?
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for'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 of Idaho Foundation for fund?
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Idaho State University Foundation Inc, Idaho State University Foundation Inc, Idaho State University Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for give in grants?
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.6M over 1,295 grants.
Where is Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for located?
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for is based in Meridian, Idaho. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260024334.
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About this profile. This page is built from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for'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 of Idaho Foundation for. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.