Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc
Preselected recipients only
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc is a private foundation in Meridian, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 282 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants282
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$80.7 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.8 million | 207 | $85.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 275 | $79.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 282 | $80.7 million |
How to apply
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 281 | $4.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | 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. | $300,000 |
| Idaho State University Foundation Inc | Payment 4 of 5 | $300,000 |
| Idaho State University Foundation Inc | Payment 2 of 3 - ahec health professionals pathway coalition | $150,000 |
| The College of Idaho | College of idaho scholarship payment 6 of 12 | $100,500 |
| Leap Charities Inc | Payment 2 of 3 - to support catalytic capacitybuilding within the organization. | $100,000 |
| Lewis-Clark State College Foundation Inc | Payment 4 of 10 | $100,000 |
| Idaho Healthcare Institute Inc | Funding from the foundation to support the scholarship endowment | $100,000 |
| Primary Care Initiative | Payment 4 of 5 $100,000 for idaho resident attending the idaho college of osteopathic medicine with an expressed interest in primary care and family medicine | $100,000 |
| Primary Care Initiative | Payment 4 of 5 $100,000 for idaho resident attending the idaho college of osteopathic medicine with an expressed interest in primary care and family medicine | $100,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Rural health initiative scholarship - payment 5 of 10 | $100,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Rural health initiative scholarship - payment 5 of 10 | $100,000 |
| Idaho Community Foundation Inc | Funding for the supportive housing investment fund for ada county. The fund exists to increase availability of support housing, an evidence based intervention that pairs affordable housing with supportive services. | $100,000 |
| City of Dayton | Grant funding to support improvements to community park based on community feedback with the goal of bringing all community members together and improving the sense of belonging in dayton. Funds will also support the creation of a city website and communications improvements. | $89,000 |
| City of Weiser | Support improvements to memorial park based on community feedback with the goal of bringing all community members together and improving the sense of belonging in weiser. | $85,000 |
| Idaho School Board Association | Isba annual convention | $75,000 |
| United Way of Treasure Valley | Funding to support the idaho coalition for community schools in the development and implementation of a strategic communications plan including website, messaging, assets and tools to support the expansion of community school strategy efforts across idaho. | $50,000 |
| Butte School District #111 | Funding for equipment, materials, and personnel for cna and pharmacy programs. | $50,000 |
| Moscow School District 281 | Funding for equipment, materials and personnel to help expand cna program. | $50,000 |
| JT Jerome School District 251 | Funding for pesonnel and equipment to support new phlebotomy program | $50,000 |
| Sugar Salem JT School District 322 | Funding for equipment and materials for new cna program. | $50,000 |
| Elevate Academy North LLC | Funding for equipment, materials and personnel to help expand medical assisting program. | $50,000 |
| Kamiah Joint School District #304 | Funding for equipment, materials and personnel to help expand health professions programs. | $50,000 |
| Genesee JT School District No 282 | Funding to support the expansion of the genesee jt. School districts early education preschool programming. | $50,000 |
| Marsing Joint School District No 363 | Funding to support the expansion of the marsing joint school districts early education preschool programming. | $50,000 |
| Meadows Valley School District 11 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at meadows valley school district 11. | $50,000 |
| Basin School District 72 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at basin school district 72. | $50,000 |
| Bruneau Grand View Joint School District 365 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at bruneau grand view school district 365 | $50,000 |
| County of Franklin West Side School District #202 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at school district 202. | $50,000 |
| Castleford Joint School District #417 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at castleford joint school district #417. | $50,000 |
| Caldwell School District | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at caldwellschool district. | $50,000 |
| Horseshoe Bend School District 73 | Funding to support the expansion of early education preschool programming at horseshoe bend school district 73. | $50,000 |
| Kuna JT School District #3 | Funding to support expansion of early education preschool programming at kuna sd | $50,000 |
| County of Gooding School District #231 DBA Gooding JT School District #231 | Funding to support gooding jt. School district #231s expansion of early education preschool programming. | $50,000 |
| Sugar Salem JT School District 322 | Funding to support the expansion of the sugar salem joint school districts early education preschool programming. | $49,650 |
| Boise Public Schools Education Foundation Inc | Funding for equipment and materials to help start new pharmacy tech program at dennistechnical education center (dtec) | $48,884 |
| Firth School District #59 | Funding for equipment and material to help expand rehabilitation services program. | $46,000 |
| American Falls School District 381 | Funding for equipment, materials, and personnel for cna and pharmacy programs. | $43,725 |
| Cascade School District | Funding to support cascade school districts costs associated with hosting and attending year two tier two pbis team training institute | $36,000 |
| Joint School District 60 | Funding for equipment and materials for health professions programs at shelley high school. | $34,885 |
| Notus School District #135 | Funding to support notus school districts costs associated with hosting and attending year two tier two pbis team training institute | $34,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kendra E Witt-Doyle
- Mike Reynoldson
- Jenny Robertson
- Mark Kohler
- Steven Driggers
- Dr Melissa Kizilos
- Joshua Ingram
- Reagan Greene
- Luke Malek
- Elva Cookie Allan
- Marybeth Flachbart
- Stephanie Wright
- Kirstin Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 282 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kendra E Witt-Doyle (Executive Director), Mike Reynoldson (President-Chairman), Jenny Robertson (Vice Chair) and Mark Kohler (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.