Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $573,255 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$573,255
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees99%
Giving in 2025 was down from $930,000 the year before.
99% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $930,000 | 7 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $573,255 | 73 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 64 | $769,317 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $800 |
| Texas | 1 | $150 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $131 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $52 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30 |
| Utah | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Center Association of Nebraska | Project access | $200,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | 2025-2026 campaign | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Matching gift program - food security | $25,231 |
| Cozad Hospital Foundation | Cozad care connect | $25,000 |
| Creighton University | Extramural dental education program | $25,000 |
| Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department Foundation | Pathways to prevention | $25,000 |
| Intercultural Senior Center | Dental care service | $25,000 |
| Milkworks | Milklink nebraska connecting rural families with virtual breastfeeding support. | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | Nebraska methodist college pediatric lead program expansion | $25,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Pediatric medical mobile clinic | $25,000 |
| International Council for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Refugee health initiative | $15,000 |
| 23 Tails Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Alliance Rec Center | Make more possible campaign 2025 | $10,000 |
| Asian Community & Cultural Center | Accc elders program | $10,000 |
| Avenue Scholars | Avenue scholars healthcare career pathway support | $10,000 |
| Careerladder | Careerladder resource hub | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Omaha | Empowering seniors: catholic charities holistic approach to health and well-being | $10,000 |
| Chi Health Good Samaritan Foundation on Behalf of Chi Health Good Samaritan | Senior fall prevention program | $10,000 |
| Citizens for A Greater Ord Nebraska Inc DBA Bound for A New Playground | Bound for a new playground | $10,000 |
| Community Hospital Association | Roots student housing project | $10,000 |
| Conservation Nebraska | Common ground community garden | $10,000 |
| Dignity in Health Collective DBA Dignity in Healing Collective | Rooted in community: training tomorrow's behavioral health leaders | $10,000 |
| Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership | Senior longevity | $10,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Fresh start program | $10,000 |
| Heritage of Webster County | Heritage of webster county life enrichment program | $10,000 |
| Hope- Esperanza | Hope for health: empowering community wellness | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Enterprise Fund | Expanding entrepreneurial eco-system via training, coaching, and lending | $10,000 |
| No More Empty Pots | Beyond food access: a community-centered market experience | $10,000 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Ihub | $10,000 |
| One Omaha | Omaha neighborhood hubs project | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Platte Valley East | Seniors safe at home | $10,000 |
| Saline County Aging Services | Saline county aging services/stay healthy program | $10,000 |
| Spark | Fabric lab: north omaha urban design hub | $10,000 |
| Susan Laflesche Picotte Center | Picotte center community hub 2025 | $10,000 |
| Whispering Roots Inc | Seniors produce prescription program | $10,000 |
| Willow Rising | Freedom to flourish | $10,000 |
| YMCA of McCook | Ymca of mccook capital improvement project | $10,000 |
| Poverty Impact Network Inc | Senior hygiene | $9,000 |
| United Way of the Kearney Area | Adulting 101 courses | $8,000 |
| Live Well Go Fish | Live well go fish red white & "blue" honor floats | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Russell
- Gretchen Twohig
- Chad Werner
- Karen Aman
- Jay Warren Teamer
Questions people ask
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation give?
$573,255 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Russell (President and Director), Gretchen Twohig (Secretary and Director), Chad Werner (Treasurer and Director) and Karen Aman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, seniors and human services.