Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTopeka, Kansas · EIN 20-3085640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$835K
Organizations funded156
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$15M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BCBS of Kansas Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 1133 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka KS 66629 |
| Phone | 7852917246 |
| marlou.wegener@bcbsks.com | |
| Form and materials | Grant Request Application and IRS 501c3 determination letter |
| Deadlines | November 15, 2024 |
| Restrictions | Must be an IRS Section 501c3 organization and promote health improvement, community health access and/or health education, healthy behaviors, prevention initiatives or direct health services to the uninsured. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Salina Area United Way | Salina, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions | $5,000 |
| United Way of Reno County | Hutchinson, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions | $5,000 |
| Baker University | Topeka, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Bethel College | North Newton, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Fort Hays State University Foundati | Hays, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundati | Pittsburg, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Topeka, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Caney Valley Agape Network Inc | Caney, KS | Support for the Healthier Food Access and Well-Being Education programs. | $5,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Support for the Dental Hygiene Clinic at SATC | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Habitat for Humanity | Lawrence, KS | Support for home repairs for client in Douglas County. | $5,000 |
| Sunflower State Dance Alliance Inc | Lawrence, KS | Support for youth scholarships for dance classes. | $5,000 |
| Hesston College | Hesston, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN prgorams. | $5,000 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Support for four year university/college scholarships for students enrolled in BSN programs. | $5,000 |
| Genesis Family Health Center | Garden City, KS | To support the purchase of a fetal monitor to improve prenatal care and expand care to those in need of maternal child care in the… | $5,000 |
| Jewell County Strong Inc | Formoso, KS | Support to fund memberships at the Jewell County Wellness Center. | $5,000 |
| Cairn Health Inc | Wichita, KS | Support of the medication safety coloring books, family education and lock boxes. | $4,999 |
| Children First CEO Kansas Inc | Wichita, KS | Support to purchase food for cooking demos and nutritional education. | $4,895 |
| Lawrence Community Food Alliance | Lawrence, KS | Support for Sunrise Free Farmers Market | $4,000 |
| Topeka LULAC Senior Center | Topeka, KS | Support for Tai Chi classes to be taught at the center. | $3,500 |
| Finney County United Way | Garden City, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions. | $2,500 |
| Konza United Way | Manhattan, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions | $2,500 |
| United Way of Dodge City | Dodge City, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions. | $2,500 |
| United Way of Ellis County | Hays, KS | Gift to accompany employee contributions. | $2,500 |
| WSU Tech Foundation | Wichita, KS | Support for technical college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Area Tech College Foundat | Manhattan, KS | Support for technical college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS | Support for technical college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College Found | Salina, KS | Support for technical college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Butler Community College Foundation | El Dorado, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Colby Community College Foundation | Colby, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Dodge City Community College Founda | Dodge City, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Fort Scott Community College Endowm | Fort Scott, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Garden City Community College Endow | Garden City, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Highland Community College Foundati | Highland, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Hutchinson Community College Endowm | Hutchinson, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Independence Comm College Foundatio | Independence, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Neosho Co Community College Endowme | Chanute, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks | $2,000 |
| Pratt Community College Endowment | Pratt, KS | Support for community college scholarships for students enrolled in health related degree tracks. | $2,000 |
| Atchison Community Health Clinic | Atchison, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Community Health Center Cowley | Winfield, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Community Health Center SE KS | Pittsburg, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| GraceMed Helen Galloway Fam Clinic | Wichita, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Greeley County Health Services | Tribune, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic Inc | Wichita, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Health Ministries Clinic Inc | Newton, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Agape Health Clinic | Pratt, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Konza Prairie Community Health | Junction City, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| PrairieStar Health Center | Hutchinson, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
| Rawlins County Dental Clinic | Atwood, KS | Support for uninsured patients. | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 156 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 56 grants to individuals ($241,947). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $834,542 | 212 |
| 2023 | $767,041 | 201 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3085640
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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