Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 93-4975232 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$771K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAY WARREN-TEAMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1919 AKSARBEN DRIVE, OMAHA NE 68106 |
| Phone | 8442010763 |
| FOUNDATION@NEBRASKABLUE.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS. THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES ALL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE WEBSITE, WWW.NEBRASKABLUE.COM/FOUNDATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH SUBMITTABLE, AN ONLINE GRANT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MATCHING GRANTS TO BCBSNE EMPLOYEES. OTHER FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO NEBRASKA AND FOCUS ON HEALTH, WELL-BEING, OR ECONOMIC VITALITY. GRANTS MAY BE MADE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH A LOCAL AFFILIATE. |
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
12% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Center Association of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Project access | $200,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | 2025-2026 campaign | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program - food security | $25,231 |
| Cozad Hospital Foundation | Cozad, NE | Cozad care connect | $25,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Extramural dental education program | $25,000 |
| Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department Foundation | Wisner, NE | Pathways to prevention | $25,000 |
| Intercultural Senior Center | Omaha, NE | Dental care service | $25,000 |
| Milkworks | Lincoln, NE | Milklink nebraska connecting rural families with virtual breastfeeding support. | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | Nebraska methodist college pediatric lead program expansion | $25,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc | Omaha, NE | Pediatric medical mobile clinic | $25,000 |
| International Council for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Omaha, NE | Refugee health initiative | $15,000 |
| 23 Tails Inc | Albion, NE | Program support | $10,000 |
| Alliance Rec Center | Alliance, NE | Make more possible campaign 2025 | $10,000 |
| Asian Community & Cultural Center | Lincoln, NE | Accc elders program | $10,000 |
| Avenue Scholars | Omaha, NE | Avenue scholars healthcare career pathway support | $10,000 |
| Careerladder | Lincoln, NE | Careerladder resource hub | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Empowering seniors: catholic charities holistic approach to health and well-being | $10,000 |
| Chi Health Good Samaritan Foundation | Kearney, NE | Senior fall prevention program | $10,000 |
| Citizens for a Greater Ord Nebraska Inc Dba Bound for a New Playground | Ord, NE | Bound for a new playground | $10,000 |
| Community Hospital Association | Mccook, NE | Roots student housing project | $10,000 |
| Conservation Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Common ground community garden | $10,000 |
| Dignity in Health Collective Dba Dignity in Healing Collective | Omaha, NE | Rooted in community: training tomorrow's behavioral health leaders | $10,000 |
| Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership | Omaha, NE | Senior longevity | $10,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | Fresh start program | $10,000 |
| Heritage of Webster County | Red Cloud, NE | Heritage of webster county life enrichment program | $10,000 |
| Hope- Esperanza | North Platte, NE | Hope for health: empowering community wellness | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Enterprise Fund | Oakland, NE | Expanding entrepreneurial eco-system via training, coaching, and lending | $10,000 |
| No More Empty Pots | Omaha, NE | Beyond food access: a community-centered market experience | $10,000 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Norfolk, NE | Ihub | $10,000 |
| One Omaha | Omaha, NE | Omaha neighborhood hubs project | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Platte Valley East | Fremont, NE | Seniors safe at home | $10,000 |
| Saline County Aging Services | Wilber, NE | Saline county aging services/stay healthy program | $10,000 |
| Spark | Omaha, NE | Fabric lab: north omaha urban design hub | $10,000 |
| Susan Laflesche Picotte Center | Walthill, NE | Picotte center community hub 2025 | $10,000 |
| Whispering Roots Inc | Omaha, NE | Seniors produce prescription program | $10,000 |
| Willow Rising | Grand Island, NE | Freedom to flourish | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Mccook | Mccook, NE | YMCA of mccook capital improvement project | $10,000 |
| Poverty Impact Network Inc | Hickman, NE | Senior hygiene | $9,000 |
| United Way of the Kearney Area | Kearney, NE | Adulting 101 courses | $8,000 |
| Live Well Go Fish | Lincoln, NE | Live well go fish red white & "blue" honor floats | $6,000 |
| Forward Wayne - Majestic Theatre | Wayne, NE | Hearing loop telecoils | $5,585 |
| African Immigrant Family Services (Aifs) | Papillion, NE | Promocare empowermoms: micro-entrepreneur incubator | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Medical Center Foundation Dba Childrens Nebraska Found | Omaha, NE | Behavioral health training | $5,000 |
| Communities for Kids Lincoln County | North Platte, NE | Professional development project | $5,000 |
| Merrymakers a Program of Dreamweaver Foundation | Omaha, NE | Music, laughter, and memories for seniors | $5,000 |
| Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning | Hastings, NE | Unplugged & growing | $5,000 |
| Howard County Medical Center Foundation | St Paul, NE | Program support | $3,000 |
| Geneva Senior Center Foundation | Geneva, NE | Program support | $1,500 |
| Norfolk Senior Citizens Center | Omaha, NE | Program support | $1,500 |
| Sterling Public Schools | Sterling, NE | Playground project | $1,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Matching gift program | $800 |
| Mustaches for Kids Omaha | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $414 |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | Matching gift program | $400 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $254 |
| Heritage Elementary Parent Teacher Organization | Bennington, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| St John Paul II Classical Academy | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| The Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| The Kim Foundation | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $208 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $760 |
| Made New Makerspace | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Omaha Press Club Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Randolph Elementary School PTA | Lincoln, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul of Omaha Ne | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Thor Inc | Lincoln, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| West Bay PTO | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $230 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | Matching gift program | $150 |
| Pine Creek Elementary PTO | Bennington, NE | Matching gift program | $90 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $770,755 | 82 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641969349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4975232
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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