How to apply
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. Contact: Jay Warren-Teamer, 1919 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, Ne, 8442010763, FOUNDATION@NEBRASKABLUE.COM 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.
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 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $771K; Part I reports $573K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Center Association of NebraskaOmaha, NE | Project access | $200K |
| United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE | 2025-2026 campaign | $30K |
| Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE | Matching gift program - food security | $25K |
| Cozad Hospital FoundationCozad, NE | Cozad care connect | $25K |
| Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE | Extramural dental education program | $25K |
| Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department FoundationWisner, NE | Pathways to prevention | $25K |
| Intercultural Senior CenterOmaha, NE | Dental care service | $25K |
| MilkworksLincoln, NE | Milklink nebraska connecting rural families with virtual breastfeeding support. | $25K |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital FoundationOmaha, NE | Nebraska methodist college pediatric lead program expansion | $25K |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers IncOmaha, NE | Pediatric medical mobile clinic | $25K |
| International Council for Refugees and Immigrants IncOmaha, NE | Refugee health initiative | $15K |
| 23 Tails IncAlbion, NE | Program support | $10K |
| Alliance Rec CenterAlliance, NE | Make more possible campaign 2025 | $10K |
| Asian Community & Cultural CenterLincoln, NE | Accc elders program | $10K |
| Avenue ScholarsOmaha, NE | Avenue scholars healthcare career pathway support | $10K |
| CareerladderLincoln, NE | Careerladder resource hub | $10K |
| Catholic Charities of OmahaOmaha, NE | Empowering seniors: catholic charities holistic approach to health and well-being | $10K |
| Chi Health Good Samaritan Foundation on Behalf of Chi Health Good SamaritanKearney, NE | Senior fall prevention program | $10K |
| Citizens for a Greater Ord Nebraska Inc Dba Bound for a New PlaygroundOrd, NE | Bound for a new playground | $10K |
| Community Hospital AssociationMcCook, NE | Roots student housing project | $10K |
| Conservation NebraskaLincoln, NE | Common ground community garden | $10K |
| Dignity in Health Collective Dba Dignity in Healing CollectiveOmaha, NE | Rooted in community: training tomorrow's behavioral health leaders | $10K |
| Eastern Nebraska Community Action PartnershipOmaha, NE | Senior longevity | $10K |
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | Fresh start program | $10K |
| Heritage of Webster CountyRed Cloud, NE | Heritage of webster county life enrichment program | $10K |
| Hope- EsperanzaNorth Platte, NE | Hope for health: empowering community wellness | $10K |
| Nebraska Enterprise FundOakland, NE | Expanding entrepreneurial eco-system via training, coaching, and lending | $10K |
| No More Empty PotsOmaha, NE | Beyond food access: a community-centered market experience | $10K |
| Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE | Ihub | $10K |
| One OmahaOmaha, NE | Omaha neighborhood hubs project | $10K |
| Rebuilding Together Platte Valley EastFremont, NE | Seniors safe at home | $10K |
| Saline County Aging ServicesWilber, NE | Saline county aging services/stay healthy program | $10K |
| SparkOmaha, NE | Fabric lab: north omaha urban design hub | $10K |
| Susan Laflesche Picotte CenterWalthill, NE | Picotte center community hub 2025 | $10K |
| Whispering Roots IncOmaha, NE | Seniors produce prescription program | $10K |
| Willow RisingGrand Island, NE | Freedom to flourish | $10K |
| YMCA of McCookMcCook, NE | Ymca of mccook capital improvement project | $10K |
| Poverty Impact Network IncHickman, NE | Senior hygiene | $9,000 |
| United Way of the Kearney AreaKearney, NE | Adulting 101 courses | $8,000 |
| Live Well Go FishLincoln, NE | Live well go fish red white & "blue" honor floats | $6,000 |
| Forward Wayne - Majestic TheatreWayne, 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 FoundOmaha, NE | Behavioral health training | $5,000 |
| Communities for Kids Lincoln CountyNorth Platte, NE | Professional development project | $5,000 |
| Merrymakers a Program of Dreamweaver FoundationOmaha, NE | Music, laughter, and memories for seniors | $5,000 |
| Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural LearningHastings, NE | Unplugged & growing | $5,000 |
| Howard County Medical Center FoundationSt Paul, NE | Program support | $3,000 |
| Geneva Senior Center FoundationGeneva, NE | Program support | $1,500 |
| Norfolk Senior Citizens CenterOmaha, NE | Program support | $1,500 |
| Sterling Public SchoolsSterling, NE | Playground project | $1,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DC | Matching gift program | $800 |
| Mustaches for Kids OmahaOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $414 |
| Hearts United for AnimalsAuburn, NE | Matching gift program | $400 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation IncOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $254 |
| Heritage Elementary Parent Teacher OrganizationBennington, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Omaha Community FoundationOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| St John Paul II Classical AcademyOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| The Durham MuseumOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| The Kim FoundationOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $250 |
| Nebraska Congress of Parents and TeachersOmaha, NE | Matching gift program | $208 |
By state: Nebraska 64 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1 · North Carolina 1 · Michigan 1 · South Dakota 1
About this foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Chad Werner, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. com/foundation. Applications are accepted through submittable, an online grant management platform. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $771K across 73 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation give?
Nebraska (64 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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