Private foundation · EIN 65-1249139 · Berlin, Vermont · Health care

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $83K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Vermont.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$83K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in VT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Girls on the RunWilliston, VTprogram support$45K
Dad Guild IncBurlington, VTSupporting and empowering fathers by education and community engagement$10K
Washington County Youth Service Bureauboys & GirlMontpelier, VTImproving mental health of VT youth$5,000
Northeastern Family Institute - Nfi VermontSouth Burlington, VTProviding educational and mental health services to youth, families and communities$5,000
Common Roots IncSouth Burlington, VTFood equity, organic farming and nutribution education$5,000
IntervaleBurlington, VTFostering a local food economy that is sustainable$5,000
Feed Every NeedNorthfield, VTProviding freee, nutritious prepared meals to combat food insecurity$5,000
FeastMontpelier, VTPreparing and delivering nourishing and healthy meals to older adults$1,700
VelocityBurlington, VTChildren's programs and services$1,686

About this foundation

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Berlin, Vermont, administered in care of Rebecca Heintz, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Vermont Caring for Children Foundation Inc give?

Vermont (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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