How to apply
Caring Foundation applications located on our website Contact: Caring Foundation, 4510 13th Ave S, Fargo, Nd, 7012821100, caringfoundation@bcbsnd.com Deadlines: Deadlines vary. Specific details may be found at https://www.bcbsnd.com/caring-foundation/grants Restrictions: In general must impact North Dakotans and further our mission of bettering health and well-being.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 284 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Cass-ClayFargo, ND | Preventing homelessness | $60K |
| Junior Achievement NorthFargo, ND | program ensure students are more likely to stay in school, pursue continued education, and develop essential skills for the workforce such… | $45K |
| North Dakota Autism CenterWest Fargo, ND | expanded school based support for children with autism. | $40K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA | Annual partnership commitment | $30K |
| FirstlinkFargo, ND | Shut Out the Stigma partnership - mental health resources and programming | $27K |
| American Indian Public Health Resource CenterFargo, ND | Navigating Healthcare with Culture and Confidence program equipping the Indigenous community members with culturally resonant, practical, a… | $25K |
| Great Plains Food BankFargo, ND | hunger relief | $25K |
| Hazelton Development CorporationHazelton, ND | South Central Rural Co-op Initiative - redistributing groceries, paper products, and household goods to rural grocery stores. Rural grocery… | $25K |
| Spectra HealthGrand Forks, ND | expand access and care for the vulnerable patient populations by expanding the reach and services of Social Services team to address SDoH n… | $25K |
| Standing Rock Community Development CorporationFort Yates, ND | Expanding Food Access & Nutrition - Strengtheningfood sovereigntyefforts throughcommunity gardens and fresh food distribution, providingnut… | $25K |
| Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage CenterBelcourt, ND | 7 feathers program to promote indigenous cultural traditions, cultural preservation as well as improved physical and mental and emotional h… | $20K |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nd ChapterFargo, ND | Strike Out the Stigma initiative | $20K |
| Fargo Moorhead Coalition to End HomelessnessFargo, ND | improve access to shelter beds, housing crisis diversion, and homelessness prevention services a serving as a single, trusted point of cont… | $15K |
| Immigrant Development CenterFargo, ND | to address critical mental health needs and barriers to care by building mental health literacy and coping skills and reducing isolation. | $15K |
| Sacred Pipe Resource CenterBismarck, ND | help patients achieve better doctor-patient communication and improve overall health outcomes by helping the urban Tribal population of Bis… | $15K |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | BUILD rural health grant | $14K |
| Missouri Slope Areawide United WayBismarck, ND | emergency homeless shelter providing a safe haven for folks to seek respite during the harsh weather and access services from agencies. | $13K |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | BUILD rural health grant | $11K |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | Rural Health Grant | $10K |
| Dakota Medical FoundationFargo, ND | Giving hearts day giftcards. | $10K |
| Beyond BoundariesFargo, ND | fitness center equipment | $10K |
| Bio GirlsFargo, ND | Find Your Kind 5K support | $10K |
| Healthcare Equipment Recycling OrganizationFargo, ND | expand reach into rural North Dakota serving more individuals in need of medical equipment and supplies | $10K |
| Peace AcademyFargo, ND | early childhood education, family/community engagement courses & fine motor equipment. | $10K |
| Simulation in Motion North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | identify and update the sim training scenarios in mobile units | $10K |
| Westhope Public SchoolWesthope, ND | Rural Roots, Strong Minds: a program initiative to establish and sustain accessible, culturally appropriate mental and behavioral health se… | $10K |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | Rural Health Grant | $8,431 |
| Great Plains Food BankFargo, ND | eliminating hunger mission support + cultural pop up food events | $8,000 |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | BUILD rural health grant | $7,527 |
| Bismarck State College FoundationBismarck, ND | Dental Program and Supplies | $7,500 |
| Foundation for a Healthy North DakotaBismarck, ND | Build a statewide coalition of people and organizations to create better health outcomes for all North Dakotans. | $7,500 |
| Heartview FoundationBismarck, ND | support for opioid treatment program | $7,500 |
| Nexus-Path Family HealingFargo, ND | support school-linked mental health program | $7,500 |
| Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND | for programming and equipment needed for your to new and expanded programs in nursing and other Allied Health. | $7,500 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | SDOH Report | $6,679 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | sdoh report | $6,679 |
| North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND | sdoh report | $6,679 |
| Und Grants & Contracts AdministrationGrand Forks, ND | Rural Health Grant | $5,537 |
| Catholic Health CharitiesFargo, ND | maternal health efforts of providing support services to families two generations at a time through the necessary transportation to appoint… | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Minot IncMinot, ND | lactation pod | $5,000 |
| Downtown Development AssociationGrand Forks, ND | bike share program | $5,000 |
| Fargo Cass Public HealthFargo, ND | Maternal Child Health home visiting program | $5,000 |
| Fix It Forward MinistryMoorhead, MN | remove transportation barriers in the community | $5,000 |
| FolkwaysFargo, ND | Red River Farmers Market | $5,000 |
| Folkways CommunityFargo, ND | winter wellness market collaboration | $5,000 |
| Gateway to ScienceBismarck, ND | Science on the Go | $5,000 |
| Heart ProgramEnderlin, ND | transportation assistance for elders to get to doc appointments and therapy as well as tornado recovery efforts | $5,000 |
| Hope BloomsFargo, ND | delivery/ transportation sustainability | $5,000 |
| Indigenous AssociationFargo, ND | maternal health efforts around cohesive culturally grounded programming such as lactation support circles, nutrition workshops, community h… | $5,000 |
| Ndng FoundationBismarck, ND | ND Service Member and Family Support providing children of current or retired military members to attend youth camps to build friendships a… | $5,000 |
| Rape and Abuse Crisis CenterFargo, ND | programming and supplies | $5,000 |
| Resource ConnectMoorhead, MN | transportation assistance to remove barriers getting to medical appts. | $5,000 |
| Richland County Health DepartmentWahpeton, ND | support maternal health work with vulnerable groups, including promoting breastfeeding during and after incarceration, ensuring continuity… | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of BismarckBismarck, ND | mobile dental van and reducing barriers to oral health | $5,000 |
| Soul Solutions Recovery CenterFargo, ND | family program support and support for long term recovery through treatment | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics North DakotaGrand Forks, ND | community programming implementation for advancing Special Olympics Young Athletes programming. | $5,000 |
| Tobacco Free NdBismarck, ND | Tobacco free education and support resources | $5,000 |
| Trinity Health FoundationMinot, ND | Student nursing scholarships | $5,000 |
| United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and AreaGrand Forks, ND | Student Families First Pantry support for families experiencing homelessness or near homelessness with food | $5,000 |
| United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and AreaGrand Forks, ND | Backpack Program support with 272% increase to ensure kids don't go hungry on the weekends. | $5,000 |
By state: North Dakota 267 · Georgia 1 · Minnesota 7 · Louisiana 1 · Virginia 1 · Nebraska 1
About this foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fargo, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Caring Foundation applications located on our website Deadlines: Deadlines vary. Specific details may be found at https://www.bcbsnd.com/caring-foundation/grants.
How much does Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 284 grants, a median of $1,500.
Where does Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation give?
North Dakota (267 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Minnesota (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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