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    THE CIGNA GROUP FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    PHILADELPHIA, PAEIN 236261726 Website

    Annual Giving

    $14.1M-7% YoY

    Grants

    4,075

    Median Grant

    $250

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Cigna Group Foundation supports grants and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities; For more than 50 years, The Cigna Group Foundation has been investing in a healthier future for communities across the country and around the globe; The foundation is committed to improving health equity in local communities by being a catalyst for change

    Focus Areas

    educationscholarshipsyouth developmenthomelessness servicesaffordable housingveteran servicesrefugee resettlementdisaster relief

    Grant Types

    general operating supportscholarships

    Funded Initiatives

    $27 million commitment over three years across three key focus areas; $9 million over three years for youth mental health crisis; $9 million in 2024 to address veteran mental health, distributing $3 million each year through 2026; $9 million over three years to tackle health disparities and inequities; $1 million two-year commitment supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America trauma-informed strategy; Support for American Corporate Partners (ACP) corporate mentoring program

    How to Apply

    The Cigna Group Foundation prioritizes grants in regions where The Cigna Group serves a significant number of customers with high and very high social determinant of health risks, including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Only public charitable organizations currently recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to receive or benefit from charitable funding.

    Does Not Fund

    The Cigna Group Foundation does not fund general operating expenses, administrative costs, and indirect costs; Non-eligible expenses include fringe benefits, payroll taxes, general operating expenses, and administrative and indirect costs; The Cigna Group Foundation does not sponsor events and/or fundraisers; The Cigna Group will not support any organization whose activities may represent a conflict of interest for it or any of its companies; Will not support individuals or organizations established to benefit one individual; capital campaigns, fraternal organizations, organizations or programs whose mission includes a substantial element of social, religious, or political advocacy; faith-based organizations, unless the activities being funded are accessible to the general public

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-7%

    $14.1M

    Grants

    4,075

    Median

    $250

    States

    1

    2023-9%

    $15.2M

    Grants

    3,429

    Median

    $250

    States

    1

    2022

    $16.7M

    Grants

    3,615

    Median

    $250

    States

    1

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $127.2M
    $14.1M(11.1%)
    2023
    $129.3M
    $15.2M(11.8%)
    2022
    $129.9M
    $16.7M(12.9%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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