Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a private foundation based in Topeka, Kansas. It supports organizations and programs addressing health improvement, community health access, health education, healthy behaviors, prevention initiatives, and direct health services for uninsured people.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas at a glance
In short: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gave $835K across 212 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Kansas. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $834,542
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 212
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,937
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $13,153,634
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (92 of 201, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a Grant Request Application and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter as required materials. Applicants must meet the filing’s eligibility and health-related purpose restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- November 15, 2024, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- November 15, 2024, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bcbs Of Kansas Foundation
Mailing address: 1133 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66629
Phone: (785) 291-7246
Email: marlou.wegener@bcbsks.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Who Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KU Endowment ($105K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $367K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($26,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
945 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 934 grants of 945 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 212 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 92 of 201 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $487K (2022) to $835K (2024). In 2024 it made 212 grants totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KU Endowment Lawrence, KS | Support for the Psychiatry Fellowship Program. | $100,000 |
| United Way of Kaw Valley Topeka, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions | $50,000 |
| Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | Support for the Sunflower Climber exhibit. | $50,000 |
| Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation Topeka, KS | Support for the Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinics | $40,000 |
| Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation Topeka, KS | Support for the Kansas Mission Mercy free dental clinic. | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross Topeka, KS | Support for disaster services and training. | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Plains Wichita, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions | $20,000 |
| Central Plains Health Care Partners Wichita, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $20,000 |
| Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hutchinson, KS | Support for handwashing stations and Stop the Bleed kits at the KS State Fair. | $7,000 |
| Greater Wichita YMCA Wichita, KS | Support for their FREE programs and qualifying child care programs. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,153,634 | $821,471 | $973,461 | $834,542 | 212 | $834,542 | $591,271 | $752,937 |
| 2023 | $13,266,048 | $733,607 | $1,161,826 | $767,041 | 200 | $768,281 | $524,463 | $678,875 |
| 2022 | $3,101,505 | $942,820 | $694,836 | $487,158 | 83 | $490,698 | $749,094 | — |
| 2021 | $13,439,760 | $1,323,920 | $926,633 | $705,065 | 224 | $708,605 | $1,121,633 | $765,525 |
| 2020 | $13,049,921 | $1,122,064 | $887,308 | $683,022 | 226 | — | $934,305 | $664,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas reported a distributable amount of $753K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies the areas its awards must promote: health improvement, community health access, health education, healthy behaviors, prevention initiatives, or direct health services to the uninsured. Applicants must be IRS Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
The 2024 grants included support for dental clinics, uninsured patients, disaster services and training, and a psychiatry fellowship. Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation says it funds reduced-cost dental services for low-income people and public dental-health education; United Way of Kaw Valley describes its mission as building a network of support for healthy, resilient communities; and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center says it enhances children’s lives and enriches the communities it serves.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 212 grants totaling $834,542. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to KU Endowment for its Psychiatry Fellowship Program; $50,000 to United Way of Kaw Valley to accompany employee contributions; $50,000 to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center for its Sunflower Climber exhibit; and two $40,000 grants to the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation for Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinics. Other notable awards included $25,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster services and training and $20,000 to Central Plains Health Care Partners for uninsured patients.
The foundation’s Healthy Habits for Life program offers grants of up to $2,000 to schools for K–12 student initiatives promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Examples include gardens, health fairs, and fitness activities. Completed applications must be signed by the principal; the program description says grants may be used during 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew D All as president, Marlou Wegener as COO, Jeff Bergman as treasurer, Jena Lysen and Garrett Love as directors, and Clay Britton as secretary.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is led by Matthew D All, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew D All
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jena Lysen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Love
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlou Wegener
COO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bergman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Britton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carolyn Banning (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott H Raymond (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ann M Shelton (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
How much does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas give each year?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gave $835K across 212 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $767K across 200 grants.
What is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's typical grant size?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,937, across 212 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas that year got $2K on average.
Where does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas give grants?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (26 grants), Wichita, KS (23 grants), Lawrence, KS (6 grants) and Salina, KS (6 grants).
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 212 grants with a stated purpose on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools." (61 grants), "Support for uninsured patients." (38 grants) and "Gift to accompany employee contributions" (8 grants).
Who are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's largest grantees?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's largest 2024 grantees include KU Endowment ($105,000 across 2 grants), Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation ($80,000 across 2 grants) and United Way of Kaw Valley ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($26,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $835K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $753K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies the areas its awards must promote: health improvement, community health access, health education, healthy behaviors, prevention initiatives, or direct health services to the uninsured. Applicants must be IRS Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The 2024 filing lists a Grant Request Application and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter as required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's EIN?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3085640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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