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Cigna Foundation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 236261726  ·  Private foundation

Cigna Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $40.6M in annual giving against $172.1M in assets. This page documents the 13,994 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cigna Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$40.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$172.1M
Total assets
13,994
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cigna Foundation funds

Cigna Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, men boys, veterans.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationmen boysveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cigna Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Brave of Heart
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$25.0M2020
Foundation for the Carolinas
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$1.1M2020
Scholarship America
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$806K2022
Scholarship America
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$712K2023
Scholarship America
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$540K2024
Give2asia
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$430K2020
Mindful Schools
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$425K2023
Mindful Schools
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$375K2020
YMCA
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$333K2024
YMCA of the USA
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$333K2023
American Red Cross
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$312K2024
Feeding America
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$271K2020
Blessings in a Backpack Inc
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$254K2020
Cdc Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Philadelphia, PA$250K2020
Boys and Girls Club of America
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$250K2024

Cigna Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$40.6M
2022$16.7M
2023$15.2M
2024$14.1M

How to apply for funding from Cigna Foundation

From Cigna Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ROLLING”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at http:/www.cigna.com/aboutus/community/giving.html.

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Frequently asked questions about Cigna Foundation

Does Cigna Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Cigna Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Cigna Foundation fund?
Cigna Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Brave of Heart, Foundation for the Carolinas, Scholarship America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cigna Foundation give in grants?
Cigna Foundation reported $40.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $86.6M over 13,994 grants.
Where is Cigna Foundation located?
Cigna Foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 236261726.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cigna Foundation'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 Cigna Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.