Bcbsm Foundation Incorporated
Blue Cross and Blue Shield MN Foundation is the independent nonprofit foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota that funds programs to advance health and racial equity across Minnesota. The site publishes grantmaking priorities, funding opportunities and FAQs, and provides contact and staff information (contact: [email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based nonprofit working on health access, racial equity, or related community health initiatives with a program-sized request (typical grant sizes often fall in the $50k–$250k range).
Good Fit
- • Primary program work is focused on health access, racial equity, early childhood or community-based health services in Minnesota.
- • Request size consistent with past grants (many awards in the $50k–$250k range).
- • Evidence of community partnerships, enrollment/outreach programs, or capacity-building work.
- • Willingness to engage with a program officer and follow the foundation's inquiry-and-proposal timeline.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily Minnesota-focused: roughly 91% of dollars stayed in the foundation's home state in the latest year, with only small out-of-state shares.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio—56 grants to 54 distinct recipients—with many different program purposes and 32 apparent new grantees in 2023.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant openness exists: the foundation posts application instructions, accepts inquiries year-round, and the 2023 grants include a large number of new recipients (32), so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
