BCBSM Foundation Inc
EIN 363525653Total Given 2020–2024
$36.7M
475 grants · $7.3M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $40K–$100K
grant size
54%
supporter · 81/150 multi-year
repeat
$79.0M
Assets (2024)
150
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Carolyn Link
Phone
(866) 812-1593
Deadlines
Inquiries are accepted throughout the year and applicants are given a proposal due date at the time
How to Apply
Please visit our website at www.bluecrossmn.com/foundation for instructions on how to apply.
Restrictions
We typically do not provide funding for programs outside Minnesota.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $64.8M | $8.4M | N/A |
| 2020 | $7.3M | $77.4M | $12.0M | 131 |
| 2021 | $6.0M | $78.4M | $6.5M | 79 |
| 2022 | $8.3M | $73.7M | $13.5M | 104 |
| 2023 | $6.1M | $77.1M | $3.7M | 70 |
| 2024 | $9.0M | $79.0M | $2.1M | 91 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 475 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$40K
Median
$75K
Average
$77K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$495K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
MV
May Vang
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AH
Ann Howes
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
PS
Paul Sand
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KR
Kristine Rhodes
2 yrs
Director
NS
Nash Shaikh
5 yrs
Director
DE
Dana Erickson
3 yrs
Director
EP
Emily Piper
3 yrs
Director
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
NV
Nancy Vyskocil
5 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
AH
Ann Howes
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
PS
Paul Sand
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Director
RH
Rachel Hardeman
4 yrs
Director
EP
Emily Piper
3 yrs
Director
KR
Kristine Rhodes
2 yrs
Director
NS
Nash Shaikh
5 yrs
Director
MV
May Vang
3 yrs
Director
DE
Dana Erickson
3 yrs
Director
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
NV
Nancy Vyskocil
5 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
PS
Paul Sand
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AH
Ann Howes
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Director
RH
Rachel Hardeman
4 yrs
Director
DE
Dana Erickson
3 yrs
Director
MV
May Vang
3 yrs
Director
NS
Nash Shaikh
5 yrs
Director
PM
Pamela Moret
4 yrs
Director
EP
Emily Piper
3 yrs
Director
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
JO
John Orner
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LN
Layla Nouraee
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LT
Laura Tongue
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
NV
Nancy Vyskocil
5 yrs
Director
PM
Pamela Moret
4 yrs
Director
RH
Rachel Hardeman
4 yrs
Director
MG
Maria Regan Gonzalez
2 yrs
Director
NS
Nash Shaikh
5 yrs
Director
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
JO
John Orner
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LT
Laura Tongue
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
LN
Layla Nouraee
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MG
Maria Regan Gonzalez
2 yrs
Director
RH
Rachel Hardeman
4 yrs
Director
PM
Pamela Moret
4 yrs
Director
NV
Nancy Vyskocil
5 yrs
Director
NS
Nash Shaikh
5 yrs
Director
CS
Craig Samitt
Board Chair
Leadership
TV
Tom Vanderheyden
Board Chair
Leadership
CL
Carolyn Link
6+ yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Mark Steffen Md
6+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
BH
Bukata Hayes
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
FF
Frank Fernandez
Vice Chair
Leadership
DB
Denise Bergevin
Treasurer
Leadership
JO
John Orner
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LT
Laura Tongue
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
LN
Layla Nouraee
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PM
Pamela Moret
4 yrs
Director
NV
Nancy Vyskocil
5 yrs
Director
JM
Jan Malcolm
Director
RM
Rochelle Myers
Director
Grants Awarded (475 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United eWayFrontstream | Reston, VA | $494,716 | 2020 Community Giving Campaign | 2020 |
| Frontstream | Reston, VA | $444,809 | 2020 Community Giving Campaign | 2021 |
| Frontstream | Reston, VA | $409,627 | 2021 Community Giving Campaign | 2021 |
| Frontstream | Reston, VA | $336,596 | 2021 Community Giving Campaign | 2022 |
| FrontStream | Reston, VA | $319,854 | 2023 Community Giving Campaign | 2023 |
| FrontStream | Reston, VA | $315,485 | 2022 Community Giving Campaign | 2022 |
| FrontStream | Reston, VA | $307,531 | 2019 Community Giving Campaign | 2020 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | $279,756 | 2024 Community Giving Campaign | 2024 |
| FrontStream | Reston, VA | $258,875 | 2022 Community Giving Campaign | 2023 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | $236,710 | 2023 Community Giving Campaign | 2024 |
| Apple Tree Dental | Mounds View, MN | $200,000 | Launching a Family-Centered Dental Home Pilot | 2023 |
| Native American Community Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | $200,000 | Native American Community Clinic Equitable Care and Coverage | 2024 |
| Northwest Indian Community Development Center | Bemidji, MN | $200,000 | Reclaiming Mino Biimaadiziwin | 2024 |
| Native American Community Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | $200,000 | Native American Community Clinic Equitable Care and Coverage | 2024 |
| Northwest Indian Community Development Center | Bemidji, MN | $200,000 | Reclaiming Mino Biimaadiziwin | 2024 |
| Native American Community Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | $200,000 | Native American Community Clinic Equitable Care and Coverage | 2024 |
| Northwest Indian Community Development Center | Bemidji, MN | $200,000 | Reclaiming Mino Biimaadiziwin | 2024 |
| Northwest Indian Community Development Center | Bemidji, MN | $180,000 | Maskawizi Wayeshkad - Strong Beginnings | 2023 |
| Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance | Minneapolis, MN | $150,000 | Navigator Coalition | 2022 |
| Northland Foundation | Duluth, MN | $150,000 | Quality Early Care and Education Improvement Initiative | 2023 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | $150,000 | Great By Eight | 2024 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | $150,000 | Great By Eight | 2024 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | $150,000 | Great By Eight | 2024 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | $130,000 | New Beginnings - Legal Assistance to Young Undocumented Immigrants | 2022 |
| Immigrant Law Center | St Paul, MN | $130,000 | ILCM General Operating Support | 2021 |