BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.3 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $2.8 million. 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$21.3 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$396 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21.4 million the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.0 million | 52 | $328 million |
| 2024 | $21.4 million | 65 | $358 million |
| 2025 | $21.3 million | 56 | $396 million |
How to apply
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 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 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 51 | $20.2 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $587,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $307,570 |
| Virginia | 1 | $180,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health | Access to Care | $2.8 million |
| SC Free Clinic Association | Access to Care | $1.3 million |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement | Investing in South Carolina Children | $1.0 million |
| SC Network of Childrens Advocacy Centers | Investing in South Carolina Children | $850,000 |
| MUSC Foundation | Access to Care | $758,333 |
| Mental Health America of Greenville County | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $663,270 |
| MUSC Foundation | Investing in South Carolina Children | $647,000 |
| SC Research Foundation | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $625,000 |
| SC Research Foundation | Investing in South Carolina Children | $621,307 |
| Brookland Center for Community Economic Change | Access to Care | $620,000 |
| SC Department of Social Services | Investing in South Carolina Children | $615,638 |
| Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc | Investing in South Carolina Children | $587,500 |
| USC Educational Foundation | Building a Stronger Health Care Workforce | $540,000 |
| SC Office of Rural Health | Investing in South Carolina Children | $493,658 |
| SC Research Foundation | Building a Stronger Health Care Workforce | $487,404 |
| Children's Trust SC | Investing in South Carolina Children | $477,666 |
| Greenville County EMS | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $475,000 |
| Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Svcs | Access to Care | $448,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $445,000 |
| Little River Medical Center | Access to Care | $400,000 |
| Health Sciences South Carolina | Access to Care | $388,300 |
| Epworth Children's Home | Investing in South Carolina Children | $386,720 |
| NAMI of South Carolina | Investing in South Carolina Children | $336,660 |
| SC Thrive | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $325,000 |
| Fetter Health Care | Access to Care | $305,000 |
| City of Spartanburg | Investing in South Carolina Children | $300,000 |
| Communities in Schools of South Carolina | Investing in South Carolina Children | $300,000 |
| Lions Vision Services | Investing in South Carolina Children | $300,000 |
| SC Medical Association Foundation | Building a Stronger Health Care Workforce | $300,000 |
| A Child's Haven | Access to Care | $266,666 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Investing in South Carolina Children | $257,570 |
| CareSouth Carolina Inc | Access to Care | $210,000 |
| Clemson University | Access to Care | $200,000 |
| Rural Health Services | Access to Care | $200,000 |
| Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicin | Building a Stronger Health Care Workforce | $180,000 |
| AnMed Health Foundation | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $170,000 |
| Landmarks for Families | Investing in South Carolina Children | $166,000 |
| SC Infant Mental Health Association | Investing in South Carolina Children | $160,000 |
| Community Initiatives Inc | Improving Health Care Quality & Value | $150,000 |
| Healthy Learners | Access to Care | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Edward Sellers
- Erika G Kirby
- Michael J Mizeur
- Lori C Hair
- Minor M Shaw
- David Pankau
- W Scott Graves
- Harvey L Galloway Jr
- Jill R Davis
- Anthony F Dubois
- Wendy Pinholster
- Amy Comeau
Questions people ask
Does BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation give?
$21.3 million in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M Edward Sellers (Chairman/Director), Erika G Kirby (Executive Director/Director), Michael J Mizeur (President/Director) and Lori C Hair (Treasurer/Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.