Blue Cross & Blue Shield of
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The foundation was established in August 1993 and is designated for public safety, disaster preparedness, and relief services. The foundation is funded by Louisiana Blue and maintains a long history of investing in Louisiana's health and wellness initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.2M
+32.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-12.2% YoY
Grant Count
62
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-6.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports health and wellness across Louisiana through grants, sponsorships, and volunteer initiatives. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Healthcare and healthcare access
- Cancer screening
- Nursing education
- Workforce development
- Youth education and family support
- Health and wellness programs
- Community health improvement
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants through multiple programs:
Grant Range
s & Statistics:**
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Louisiana, with some activity in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $26.5 million to $35.2 million
- Total Annual Giving: $3.05 million to $4.4 million
- Total Revenue: $1.56 million
- Total Expenses: $4.61 million
- Total Liabilities: $318,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,175,759 | $26,472,093 | $27,472,661 |
| Revenue | $15,678,375 | $1,556,198 | $1,357,533 |
| Expenses | $4,124,649 | $4,605,711 | $5,866,463 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,947,554 | $4,397,519 | $5,930,326 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,308,872 | $1,195,249 | $939,589 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,268,510 | $1,327,282 | $1,610,509 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of
Collective Impact Grants
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Crisis & Disaster Response Grants
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Health Improvement Grant
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF
Amount
US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwestern State University ($360,000), Together Louisiana ($250,000), Mcneese State University Foundation ($121,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION BATON ROUGE, LA | SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT | $25,000 |
| CENTRAL LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ALEXANDRIA, LA | COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANT | $38,750 |
| CITY YEAR INC- BATON ROUGE BATON ROUGE, LA | SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT | $50,000 |
| FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY BATON ROUGE, LA | COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANT | $27,500 |
| LOUISIANA CASA ASSOCIATION BATON ROUGE, LA | SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT | $40,000 |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE BATON ROUGE, LA | SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT | $25,000 |
| LSU EUNICE FOUNDATION EUNICE, LA | COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANT | $41,875 |
| MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION LAKE CHARLES, LA | COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANT | $121,250 |
| NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY NATCHITOCHES, LA | COLLECTIVE IMPACT GRANT | $360,000 |
| PEER INITIATIVE - LEADERS OF TOMORROW LAKE CHARLES, LA | ANGELS OF CHANGE GRANT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael Tipton, President (28 hours/week)
- Dan S. Borne, Vice President & Chairman (1 hour/week)
- J. Kevin McCotter, Vice President & Secretary/Treasurer (1 hour/week)
- C. Richard Atkins, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Peggy Scott, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Jerome K. Greig, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Carl Luikart, MD, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- B. Vindell Washington, MD, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Judy Miller, Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Michael Bruno, Vice President (1 hour/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C RICHARD ATKINS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN S BORNE | VICE PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JEROME K GREIG | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| J KEVIN MCCOTTER | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CARL LUIKART MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| B VINDELL WASHINGTON MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JUDY MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BRUNO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TIPTON | PRESIDENT | 28 | — |
| LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICE INDEMNITY | NA | 1 | $187,640 |
| BRENT MCCOY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PEGGY SCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ADAM SHORT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Louisiana Blue Foundation:
- P.O. Box 98022
- Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9022
- Phone: (225) 298-7979
- Email: Foundation@lablue.com
Community Relations:
- P.O. Box 98029
- Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9029
- Phone: (225) 298-7979
- Email: CommunityRelations@lablue.com
EIN: 72-1232379
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of fund?
The foundation supports health and wellness across Louisiana through grants, sponsorships, and volunteer initiatives. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Healthcare and healthcare access • Cancer screening • Nursing education • Workforce development • Youth education and family support • Health and wellness programs • Community health improvement
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of?
The foundation awards grants through multiple programs: **Grant Ranges & Statistics:** • Grant range: $5,000 to $1,000,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 • Average grant amount varies by program • Total grants awarded: 106 (as of most recent filing) • Giving rate: 16.3% **Active Grant Programs:** • Innovation Grant Program • Impact Grant • Community Health Improvement Grant • Screening for Life (cancer screening and healthcare access) • Kingsley House's Healthcare Workforce Development • HIPPY …
Where does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of make grants?
Louisiana, with some activity in New York.
What size grants does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of award?
In 2024, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of awarded 62 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Blue Cross & Blue Shield of required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Blue Cross & Blue Shield of's EIN?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1232379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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