Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 36-4685801 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.7M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$130.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $49,580 and $166,783.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | wwwibxfoundationorg |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 Market Street 37th Floor, Philadelphia PA 19103 |
| Phone | 8554223386 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION THROUGH ITS GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE (WWW.IBXFOUNDATION.ORG) DESCRIBES SEVERAL GRANTMAKING AREAS OF THE FOUNDATION. THESE INCLUDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE ACCESS, HEALTH WORKFORCE, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE APPLICATION FORM, REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SUBMISSION DEADLINES, GRANT ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, AND THE GRANT AGREEMENT MAY VARY BY GRANTMAKING AREA. THE WEBSITE INCLUDES CONTACT INFORMATION IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINES MAY VARY BY GRANTMAKING AREA. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE, AND RAISE FUNDS FOR HEALTHCARE, HEALTH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, MEDICAL TRAINING AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN MAKING GRANTS THAT IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS; STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH WORKFORCE; AND ENABLE SOLUTIONS FOR BETTER COMMUNITY HEALTH. AT PRESENT, GRANT AWARDS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN, OR CARRYING OUT GRANT PURPOSES IN, THE FOLLOWING PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES: PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY, DELAWARE, BUCKS AND CHESTER. |
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
7% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | $952,316 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $530,000 |
| HealthShare Exchange of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health | $500,000 |
| Delaware Valley Community Health Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $340,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | $305,901 |
| Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Associa | Conshohocken, PA | Community Health | $280,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Community Health; Healthcare Access; Health Workfo | $262,037 |
| Main Line Health Inc | Radnor, PA | Community Health | $250,000 |
| Oshun Family Center | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health | $250,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Health Action | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $235,000 |
| Kids Smiles Inc | Norwood, PA | Healthcare Access | $220,000 |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $200,000 |
| Widener University | Chester, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $195,795 |
| Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health; Health Workforce | $190,070 |
| ChesPenn Health Services Inc | Eddystone, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $190,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $186,928 |
| Esperanza Health Center Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $182,500 |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $166,783 |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $163,906 |
| Vision To Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Healthcare Access | $160,000 |
| LCH Health and Community Services | Kennett Sq, PA | Healthcare Access | $150,000 |
| The Arc of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Community Health | $145,000 |
| Fund for Girard College | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $125,000 |
| Spectrum Health Services Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $115,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Found | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $110,000 |
| Resources for Human Development Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $110,000 |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA | Health Workforce | $108,678 |
| Community Volunteers In Medicine Inc | West Chester, PA | Healthcare Access | $100,000 |
| Association of Recovery in Higher Education Inc | Kennesaw, GA | Healthcare Access | $93,500 |
| The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $92,500 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Health Workforce | $84,537 |
| The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $75,000 |
| Temple University-Of The Commonwealth System of Hi | Philadelphia, PA | Health Workforce | $72,043 |
| Harcum College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $70,047 |
| Immaculata University | Immaculata, PA | Health Workforce | $70,025 |
| St Mary Medical Center | Langhorne, PA | Healthcare Access | $70,000 |
| Project HOME | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $68,500 |
| West Chester University Foundation | West Chester, PA | Health Workforce | $58,607 |
| Mazzoni Center | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $55,000 |
| VNA Community Services Inc | Abington, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $55,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Health Workforce | $54,496 |
| Eastern University | St Davids, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $53,082 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | New York, NY | Health Workforce | $50,000 |
| Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic | Doylestown, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education | Sewell, NJ | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Eluna | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Family Support Line of Delaware County Inc | Media, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia FIGHT | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | Phoenixville, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Please Touch Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access | $50,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Health Workforce | $49,580 |
| Delaware County Community College Educational Foun | Media, PA | Health Workforce | $41,862 |
| Montgomery County Community College Foundation | Blue Bell, PA | Health Workforce | $41,846 |
| Puentes de Salud | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $37,500 |
| The Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc | Cambridge, MA | New Initiative | $36,890 |
| Bucks County Community College Foundation | Newtown, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $36,641 |
| Merakey Foundation | Lafayette Hill, PA | Healthcare Access | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund | Abington, PA | Healthcare Access; Health Workforce | $25,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Community health | $75,000 |
| Black Brain Campaign Association | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare access | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,657,710 | 72 |
| 2023 | $9,352,252 | 148 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4685801
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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