The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is a nonprofit private foundation established by Blue Cross of Idaho in 2001. Based in Meridian, Idaho, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving health and wellness across Idaho. The foundation operates as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and focuses on catalytic engagement, partnerships, and transformational solutions to address healthcare needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80.7M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+14.8% YoY
Grant Count
282
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+12.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To build a healthier Idaho through catalytic engagement, partnerships, and transformational solutions.
The foundation supports programs and organizations that work to improve the health and wellness of all Idahoans by funding projects driven by local communities that address root causes of health issues. Key focus areas include:
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Awards grants up to $25,000 to address childhood obesity, with special emphasis on programs promoting healthy food and beverage options, increased physical activity among children, and research exploring the obesity epidemic in Idaho.
Community Health Initiatives: Supports demonstration projects and evaluations of current efforts that improve health outcomes.
Health Education: Operates programs like Color Me Healthy, which provides curricula to childcare centers throughout Idaho to encourage healthy eating and nutrition among preschool-age children.
Education and Health Professions: Funds programs related to health professions development and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a statewide focus in Idaho, having funded projects in all 44 Idaho counties. The foundation builds local partnerships and collaborates with communities throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $80,699,944
- Total revenues: $2,732,415
- Total expenses: $5,907,653
- Total giving: $4,089,383
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $79.5 million
- Total revenues: $2.94 million
- Total expenses: $4.99 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $80,699,944 | $79,539,626 | $75,154,905 |
| Revenue | $2,732,415 | $2,941,942 | $7,638,266 |
| Expenses | $5,907,653 | $4,985,143 | $4,297,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,826,635 | $4,932,790 | $4,216,704 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,667,420 | $2,782,406 | $8,255,191 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,092,435 | $3,953,921 | $3,442,204 |
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
2 open opportunities from Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDRA E WITT-DOYLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $298,283 |
| MIKE REYNOLDSON | PRESIDENT-CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JENNY ROBERTSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK KOHLER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEVEN DRIGGERS | ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DR MELISSA KIZILOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA INGRAM | TREASURER (THROUGH 9/30) | 1 | — |
| REAGAN GREENE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUKE MALEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELVA COOKIE ALLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARYBETH FLACHBART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIRSTIN ANDERSON | TREASURER (FROM 9/30) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to expand its grantmaking initiatives, including:
**2025 Community Project Grants:** The foundation announced the 2025 Community Project Grant program, supporting community transformation efforts across Idaho.
2025 Community Project - Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation**First Responder Training Support:** The foundation awarded grants to support training programs for first responders.
Grant Will Support Training for First Responders - Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation**Community Health Champion Award:** The foundation recognizes and supports community health champions making impact in Idaho.
2025 Community Project - Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation**Community Transformation Grants:** The foundation provides grants to help Idaho cities build healthy communities through transformational approaches.
2025 Community Project - Blue Cross of Idaho FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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