Caring Foundation Of Wyoming
The Caring Foundation of Wyoming (EIN 83-0292601) is the charitable foundation established by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming; BCBSWY hosts foundation information and grant announcements on its site. Public filings (Form 990-PF) and BCBSWY press pages show the foundation makes grants, scholarships, and community donations in Wyoming.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Wyoming-based or regionally connected nonprofit focused on BCBSWY priorities (youth health/healthy habits, mental-health/suicide prevention, scholarships, hunger relief, affordable housing) with capacity to manage mid-size program grants or sponsorships.
Good Fit
- • Program alignment with youth health, suicide prevention, scholarships, anti-hunger, or affordable housing.
- • A clear Wyoming presence or demonstrable benefit to Wyoming communities.
- • Capacity to manage multi-year or mid-size grants (tens of thousands of dollars).
- • Willingness to pursue sponsorship/partnership pathways via BCBSWY community channels.
- • Existing relationships or referrals from organizations previously funded by the foundation.
Geography
Observed grants are primarily concentrated in Wyoming (about 63% of dollars in 2024) but the foundation also funded recipients in Idaho and California, producing a state-level/regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent recipients each year (12 in 2022, 6 in 2023, 8 in 2024) showing a moderate spread of distinct grantees rather than a single beneficiary, though dollars are concentrated among a few top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (three new recipients in 2024), so newcomers do appear occasionally, but filings and the default application language indicate grants are typically preselected rather than sourced through an open competitive process, limiting straightforward entry for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
