BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH

Private FoundationIRS data 2021–2024

MERIDIAN, IDEIN 260024334

Annual Giving

$4.1M+15% YoY

Grants

282

Median Grant

$1K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is dedicated to giving back to Idaho and addressing the root causes that impact health. The Foundation is dedicated to transformational approaches that will impact Idaho today and for generations to come.

Focus Areas

behavioral healthrural health workforcescholarships for health professionsmedical education debt repaymentprimary carehealth professions training (cna, phlebotomy, medical assisting)early childhood education / preschool expansionsupportive and affordable housing tied to health

Grant Types

scholarshipsscholarship endowmentscapacity buildingcapital projects / constructionpilot projectsprogram expansionoperating supportconvening / coalition-buildingtraining and professional development

Funded Initiatives

Community Transformation Grants providing up to $250,000 to Twin Falls and Orofino for youth activity and healthy food access; Multiyear scholarship programs with College of Idaho, University of Idaho, Idaho WWAMI Medical Education, and Idaho State University; Healthy Minds Partnership for school-located behavioral health services; Early education grants to 25 Idaho schools; Community Schools Strategy funding for seven school districts: Cascade, Coeur d'Alene, Homedale, Jefferson County, Minidoka, Mountain Home and Notus

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

Giving History

2024+15%

$4.1M

Grants

282

Median

$1K

States

2023+33%

$3.6M

Grants

275

Median

$1K

States

2022

$2.7M

Grants

227

Median

$1K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$1K

Typical Grant (Median)

$250

Smallest

$1K

25th Pctile

$15K

75th Pctile

$300K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $15K.

Largest Recent Grants

$300K

2024

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

ID · PAYMENT 4 OF 5

$300K

2024

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

ID · FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE UPSTREAM PREVENTION FOR IDAHO YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES FUND (HR223) DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTHS IMPLEMENTATION OF 2024-25 IDAHO STUDENT WELL-BEING ASSESSMENT IN THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THIS INCLUDES THE CREATION OF THE STUDENT WELL-BEING ASSESSMENT, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT RESULTS. COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH WILL ALSO PROVIDE SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEVEL SUMMARY REPORTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.

$150K

2024

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

ID · PAYMENT 2 OF 3 - AHEC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PATHWAY COALITION

$101K

2024

THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO

ID · COLLEGE OF IDAHO SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT 6 OF 12

$100K

2024

LEAP CHARITIES INC

ID · PAYMENT 2 OF 3 - TO SUPPORT CATALYTIC CAPACITYBUILDING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.

Geographic Focus

$4.1M281 grants

$2K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$80.7M

$4.1M(5.1%)

2023

$79.5M

$3.5M(4.5%)

2022

$75.2M

$2.7M(3.6%)

2021

$85.8M

$2.7M(3.1%)

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.