Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois, and an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. It serves member plans through services and coordination, including administration of the Federal Employee Program and support for broad-based health insurance coverage.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association at a glance
In short: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association gave $1.2M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,214,062
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,879
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,000
- Total assets
- $1,245,975,964
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 297-6369
Website: https://bcbs.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blue Cross Blue Shield Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 43 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and Washington, D.C. The largest reported shares went to Georgia (45%), Washington, D.C. (21%), Illinois (12%), Maryland (8%), and Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blue Cross Blue Shield Association gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Atlanta, GA | General Support | $550,000 |
| Alliance to Fight the Forty (Aka Alliance to Fight for Health Care) Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| NAACP Baltimore, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation on Health Care Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Action Forum Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation of Research on Equal Opportunity (Freopp) Austin, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Keep Americans Covered Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KY | General Support | $28,000 |
| Union League Boys and Girls Club Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,245,975,964 | $862,659,881 | $851,503,421 | $1,214,062 | 16 | $11,848,611 |
| 2023 | $1,126,787,082 | $819,123,548 | $797,976,234 | $1,993,054 | 27 | $5,320,484 |
| 2022 | $1,027,832,993 | $755,791,525 | $697,934,609 | — | — | $5,275,288 |
| 2021 | $823,249,199 | $779,983,196 | $705,382,676 | — | — | $14,627,411 |
| 2020 | $1,101,136,173 | $672,909,630 | $661,065,961 | — | — | $-23,623,826 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association says it serves independent member plans operating in specific geographic service areas, provides them with services, and coordinates government services such as the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program. Its filing also describes the BlueCard program, which enables members to access participating providers while traveling or living in another plan’s service area.
The association’s 2024 health equity platform identifies priorities including improving access and affordability, addressing social drivers of health, building an equitable health care workforce, and standardizing health equity data. Its stated recommendations include making coverage more affordable and accessible, reducing barriers to Medicaid enrollment, and promoting telehealth.
The 2024 grants included general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, March of Dimes says it works for the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. Blessings in a Backpack says it provides weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry, and Gardeneers says it helps students learn about nutrition, connect with their community, and care for the environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the association reported 16 grants totaling $1,214,062. Grants ranged from $5,562 to $550,000, with a median of $39,000. The listed grants were for general support.
The largest listed awards were $550,000 to Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta, Georgia; $150,000 to Alliance to Fight the Forty in Washington, D.C.; $100,000 each to NAACP in Baltimore, Maryland, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation on Health Care in Chicago, Illinois; and $50,000 each to American Action Forum in Washington, D.C., the Foundation of Research on Equal Opportunity in Austin, Texas, March of Dimes in Arlington, Virginia, and Keep Americans Covered in Washington, D.C.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kim Keck as president and CEO. It lists Matt All, Curtis Barnett, Gail Boudreaux, Dan Conrad, Gregory Deavens, Dana Erickson, Patrick Geraghty, Diane Gore, and Cory Harris as board members.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is led by Kim Keck, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 43 of 78 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Keck
President & CEO
Board Member → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$2.6M (2021) → $6.2M (2024)
Denise Schofield
Executive Director Data Strategy
Executive Director → Executive Director Data Strategy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$467K (2020) → $374K (2024)
James Barkach
Executive Director Strategic Srvcs Group Purchasing
Executive Director → Executive Director Strategic Srvcs Group Purchasing, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$363K (2021) → $353K (2024)
Patricia Taylor
Executive Director It Info Enterprise Architecture
Executive Director → Executive Director It Info Enterprise Architecture, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$340K (2022) → $365K (2024)
Darin Rothert
Executive Director Fep Program Integrity
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$328K (2023) → $339K (2024)
Brad Lubrant
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$358K (2020) → $422K (2024)
David Yoder
Senior Vice President Federal Employee Program
Vice President → Senior Vice President Federal Employee Program, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$424K (2020) → $675K (2024)
Eric Wilkerson
Vice President Strategy Pship & Development
Vice President → Senior Vice President Policy & Advocacy, 2022
Senior Vice President Policy & Advocacy → Vice President Strategy Pship & Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$355K (2020) → $435K (2024)
Jennifer Vachon
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
John Banta
Vice President Investments & Neba
Executive Director → Vice President Investments & Neba, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$597K (2020) → $728K (2024)
John Joyce Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$461K (2020) → $398K (2024)
Kari J. Hedges
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$850K (2020) → $849K (2024)
Kelly Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$527K (2020) → $848K (2024)
Kris O. Haltmeyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$595K (2020) → $555K (2024)
Lachlan Tidmarsh
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$696K (2020) → $799K (2024)
Mark Talluto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$470K (2020) → $596K (2024)
Melissa Masiello Rotunno
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$385K (2020) → $449K (2024)
Reed Melton
Former Vice President
Vice President → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$363K (2020) → $522K (2024)
Sean Robbins
Executive Vice President
Board Member → Executive Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$413K (2021) → $1.3M (2024)
William S. Nehs
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$744K (2020) → $1.5M (2024)
Adam L. Myers
Former Senior Vice President & Ccto
Senior Vice President & Ccto → Former Senior Vice President & Ccto, 2024
On filings since 2021
$265K (2021) → $121K (2024)
Anshuman Choudhri
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$286K (2021) → $428K (2024)
Christina Fisher
Executive Vice President & CFO
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$171K (2021) → $1.1M (2024)
Katie W. McBreen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$93K (2021) → $462K (2024)
Keysha Brooks-Coley
Vice President Advocacy
Vice President → Vice President Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$74K (2021) → $459K (2024)
Rebecca M. D'amico
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$338K (2021) → $492K (2024)
Anurag Voleti
Former Vice President
Vice President → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
$217K (2022) → $321K (2024)
Christopher Lugo
Vice President & Chief Info Secretary Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$928K (2022) → $747K (2024)
David Merritt
Senior Vice President Policy & Advocacy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$179K (2022) → $765K (2024)
Erin Barney
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$362K (2022) → $523K (2024)
Lynn Merritt
Senior Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$371K (2022) → $703K (2024)
Brian Bauer
Vice President App. Solutions
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$192K (2023) → $491K (2024)
Razia Hashmi
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $471K (2024)
Richard Cullen
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$534K (2023) → $414K (2024)
Sondra Imperati
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$253K (2023) → $412K (2024)
Catherine Bentley
Vice President Strategic Oper
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$212K (2024)
Deidra Jackson
Vice President Fep Prod Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Kathy Paro
Vice President Strat & Pships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$346K (2024)
Kristin Peng
Chief Oper Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$544K (2024)
Monica Auciello
Chief Legal Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$446K (2024)
Robin Sanders
Vice President Litigation & Risk
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$370K (2024)
Susan Sommer
COO & Synergie Medication Collective
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$370K (2024)
Vanessa Hatch
Vice President Fep Clinical Ops
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$330K (2024)
Brian Pieninck
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Maher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Barnett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Conrad
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Loepp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Holmberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Gore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Stucky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail K. Boudreaux
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary D. St Hilaire
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Carol Pigott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mugiishi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Kehaly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Geraghty
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Markovich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Udvarhelyi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Vines
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Shamash
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tunde Sotunde
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Erickson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory E. Deavens
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared L. Short
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark H. Ruszczyk
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha L. Wofford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Roe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mizeur
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jd Hickey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Russell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt All
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Iselin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Camerlinick
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Zurlo
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (41)
- Former: Don C. George (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Berta (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jody Voss (2020–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Julie Koewler (2020–2023) — Former Vice President
- Former: Justine Handelman (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President
- Former: Maureen E. Sullivan (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President
- Former: Robert J. Kolodgy Jr. (2020–2023) — Former Executive Vice President
- Former: Scott P. Serota (2020–2023) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Steve Grandfield (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William A. Breskin (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President
- Former: Catherine Leventis (2023) — Chief Growth Officer
- Former: Andrew Dreyfus (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David S. Pankau (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: J. D. Hickey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew D. All (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Naomi Aronson (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Rich Cullen (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Roberto Garcia-Rodriguez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Cooney (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jill S. Klein (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jim Reed (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Roe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Atkins (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: John Cerisano (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kathy Didawick (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Nisha K. Lulla (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Vincent Nelson (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Christopher Booth (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Samitt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel J. Hilferty (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Lesar (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David W. Anderson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Doughton Lawrence (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Gerald Petkau (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John D. Forsyth (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark B. Ganz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ngan Macdonald (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Gerrard (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Petar Naumovski (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Trent Haywood (2020) — Senior Vice President
- Former: William O'Loughlin (2020) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6.2M, to Kim Keck (President and CEO). 43 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
How much does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association give each year?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association gave $1.2M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 27 grants.
What is Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's typical grant size?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's median grant in 2024 was $39,000, and its average grant was $75,879, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association give grants?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's top state is Georgia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's largest grantees?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club ($550,000), Alliance to Fight the Forty (Aka Alliance to Fight for Health Care) ($150,000) and NAACP ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Cross Blue Shield Association?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported $1.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $862.7M.
What does Blue Cross Blue Shield Association fund?
The association says it serves independent member plans operating in specific geographic service areas, provides them with services, and coordinates government services such as the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bcbs.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's EIN?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5656874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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