Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3525653
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Regional Funder
Private Foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
St. Paul, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-3525653
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Regional Funder
Private Foundation
AI Summary
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $4.6 million across 132 grantees.
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Cause Areas
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Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL ASSISTANCE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$1.3M
3%
VOICES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
Minneapolis, MN
$1.2M
3%

PORTICO HEALTHNET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$1.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
51
Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
$85K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation?
No. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation give?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Virginia, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL ASSISTANCE, VOICES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE, and PORTICO HEALTHNET. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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