Independence Blue Cross Foundation
EIN 364685801Total Given 2020–2024
$45.8M
644 grants · $9.2M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$45K
typical mid grants · $23K–$75K
grant size
35%
supporter · 82/231 multi-year
repeat
$130.7M
Assets (2024)
231
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
wwwibxfoundationorg
Phone
(215) 241-4065
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DEADLINES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF GRANT SOUGHT BY THE APPLICANT.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION THROUGH ITS WEBSITE (WWW.IBXFOUNDATION.ORG), WHICH DESCRIBES SEVERAL CATEGORIES OF GRANT APPLICATIONS THAT MAY BE ACCEPTED BY THE FOUNDATION. THESE INCLUDE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO SUPPORT "SAFETY NET CLINICS" THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY, GRANTS TO NURSING SCHOOLS TO FUND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND "INNOVATION GRANTS" SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT SEEK TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE AND DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. THE FORM OF APPLICATION, THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED, SUBMISSION DEADLINES, GRANT CRITERIA, AND THE FORM OF GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH THE FOUNDATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF GRANT SOUGHT BY THE APPLICANT. THE WEBSITE INCLUDES CONTACT INFORMATION IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED.
Restrictions
IN GENERAL, THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE, AND RAISE FUND FOR HEALTH CARE, HEALTH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, MEDICAL TRAINING AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN MAKING GRANTS THAT FURTHER ITS CORE MISSION OF ENHANCING THE DELIVER OF HEALTHCARE AND IMPROVING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS INCLUDE IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE; SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN HEALTH-RELATED VOCATIONS; AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. AT PRESENT, GRANT AWARDS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN, OR CARRYING OUT GRANT PURPOSES IN, THE FOLLOWING PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES: PHILADELPHIA MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, BUCKS AND CHESTER.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5.6M | $129.2M | $36.8M | 112 |
| 2021 | $8.3M | $149.9M | $24.3M | 143 |
| 2022 | $12.8M | $118.0M | $1.0M | 169 |
| 2023 | $10.3M | $131.3M | $15.5M | 148 |
| 2024 | $8.8M | $130.7M | $4.5M | 72 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 644 grants on record
Minimum
$671
25th Pctl
$23K
Median
$45K
Average
$71K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CE
Charisse R Lillie Esq
3 yrs
Chairman of Board of Directors
Leadership
LM
Lorina L Marshall-Blake
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JL
Juan a Lopez Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VE
Valerie Hjelm Esq
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
JE
Jessica C Lamanna Esq
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EZ
Emily Zitser
Secretary
Leadership
RD
Richard L Snyder M D
5+ yrs
Director
NG
Nicholas a Giordano
4 yrs
Director
SH
Sidney Hargro
4 yrs
Director
PS
Pamela Sarne-McCormick
4 yrs
Director
RW
Roberta Waite
4 yrs
Director
JH
Joan P Hilferty
5+ yrs
Director
CC
Christopher Cashman
5+ yrs
Director
CE
Charisse R Lillie Esq
3 yrs
Chairman of Board of Directors
Leadership
LM
Lorina L Marshall-Blake
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JL
Juan a Lopez Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
VE
Valerie Hjelm Esq
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
JE
Jessica C Lamanna Esq
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CC
Christopher Cashman
5+ yrs
Director
RD
Richard L Snyder M D
5+ yrs
Director
NG
Nicholas a Giordano
4 yrs
Director
SH
Sidney Hargro
4 yrs
Director
PS
Pamela Sarne-McCormick
4 yrs
Director
RW
Roberta Waite
4 yrs
Director
JH
Joan P Hilferty
5+ yrs
Director
CE
Charisse R Lillie Esq
3 yrs
Chairman of Board of Directors
Leadership
LM
Lorina L Marshall-Blake
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JL
Juan A Lopez Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JE
Jessica C Lamanna Esq
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
VE
Valerie Hjelm Esq
3 yrs
Assistant Secretary
Leadership
RD
Richard L Snyder M D
5+ yrs
Director
CC
Christopher Cashman
5+ yrs
Director
JH
Joan P Hilferty
5+ yrs
Director
RW
Roberta Waite
4 yrs
Director
PS
Pamela Sarne-McCormick
4 yrs
Director
SH
Sidney Hargro
4 yrs
Director
NG
Nicholas A Giordano
4 yrs
Director
PG
Patrick B Gillespie
2 yrs
Chairman of Board of Directors
Leadership
LM
Lorina L Marshall-Blake
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
JL
Juan A Lopez Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LE
Lilton R Taliaferro Jr Esq
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
NG
Nicholas A Giordano
4 yrs
Director
JH
Joan P Hilferty
5+ yrs
Director
CC
Christopher Cashman
5+ yrs
Director
RD
Richard L Snyder M D
5+ yrs
Director
CD
Carolina DiGiorgio
Director
SH
Sidney Hargro
4 yrs
Director
PS
Pamela Sarne-McCormick
4 yrs
Director
RW
Roberta Waite
4 yrs
Director
PG
Patrick B Gillespie
2 yrs
Chairman of Board of Directors
Leadership
LM
Lorina L Marshall-Blake
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
JL
Juan A Lopez Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LE
Lilton R Taliaferro Jr Esq
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RD
Richard L Snyder M D
5+ yrs
Director
CC
Christopher Cashman
5+ yrs
Director
PE
Paul A Tufano Esq
Director
JH
Joan P Hilferty
5+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (644 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Impact Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $1,000,000 | HEALTH EQUITY - RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $952,316 | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | 2024 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $530,000 | Healthcare Access | 2024 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $520,152 | West Philadelphia Initiative Evaluation | 2023 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $502,035 | UNDERGRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (EDUCATION PIPELINE PROGRAM) | 2021 |
| PHLCOVID19 Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | COVID-19 stabilization grants, general operating and long-term challenges associated with COVID-19 | 2020 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | PHMC PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPUS ON CEDAR (WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE) | 2021 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | HUP - CEDAR AVENUE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY EVALUATION CENTER/CRISIS RESPONSE CENTER (WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE) | 2021 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | ACCESS TO CARE - WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | ACCESS TO CARE - WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | West Philadelphia Initiative (restricted funds) | 2023 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | Access to Care - Mental Health Initiative - School | 2023 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | West Philadelphia Initiative (restricted funds) | 2023 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | ACCESS TO CARE - WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE | 2023 |
| HealthShare Exchange of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | Community Health | 2024 |
| Resources for Human Development Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $495,965 | HEALTH EQUITY - MATERNAL HEALTH | 2022 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $400,000 | ACCESS TO CARE - WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of | Philadelphia, PA | $392,000 | HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE - NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (HEALTHCARE SCHOLARS PROGRAM) | 2022 |
| Delaware Valley Community Health Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $340,000 | Healthcare Access | 2024 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $310,000 | Institute for Health Equity | 2023 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | $305,901 | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | 2024 |
| Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Associa | Conshohocken, PA | $280,000 | Community Health | 2024 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | $262,037 | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | 2024 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | $260,000 | ACCESS TO CARE - WEST PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | NSI | 2021 |