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Also known as: MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
Recognizes and rewards Mississippi municipalities for exemplary community health and wellness efforts. The award assists municipal leaders in their ongoing efforts to make their communities healthier places to live, work, and play.
Recognizes and rewards public K-12 schools in Mississippi that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and implement exemplary school health and wellness initiatives. Awards are given in categories based on school enrollment size, with one school designated as the Healthiest School in Mississippi.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation is a private corporation based in FLOWOOD, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is % Jeff Leber. It holds total assets of $162.6M. Annual income is reported at $38M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation has made 151 grants totaling $30.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $4.4M in 2020 to $5.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10.4M distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $5M, with an average award of $200K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee, California, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 151 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, TN, CA.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation has distributed a total of $30.2M across 151 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $200K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $5M.
TO BE ELIGILBE FOR FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING CONSIDERATION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (BUT NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION) THAT BENEFITS MS, A MS MUNICIPALITY OR A MS SCHOOL. OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE:1)BE LOCATED IN MS OR IF NOT LOCATED IN MS, AGREE TO USE GRANT FUNDS ONLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF MS;2)BENEFIT THE COMMUNITIES IN MS;3)SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH NO DISCRIMINATION BY AGE, RACE, GENDER, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY;4)NOT DUPLICATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY OVERLAP THE WORK OF PUBLIC AGENCIES;5)BE A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (BUT NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION) AND PROVIDE PROOF OF SUCH CURRENT DESIGNATION IN THE FORM OF AN IRS DETERMINATION LETTER; AND 6)CANNOT HAVE A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF MS, ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES. BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF MS FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR: 1)INDIVIDUALS; 2)DENOMINATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS;3)POLITICAL CAUCUSES, CANDIDATES, OR CAMPAIGNS;.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation is headquartered in FLOWOOD, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Yates | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Harry M Walker | VICE CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Jamie Murrell | DIRECTOR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Casey D Bland Rn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher L Toaster | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$6.3M
Total Assets
$160.3M
Fair Market Value
$160.3M
Net Worth
$159.6M
Grants Paid
$5.5M
Contributions
$25M
Net Investment Income
$9M
Distribution Amount
$5.8M
Total: $18.1M
Total Grants
151
Total Giving
$30.2M
Average Grant
$200K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$328K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of Southern Mississippi FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS - INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND PLAYGROUND FOR THE CHILDREN'S CENTER - HATTIESBURG | Hattiesburg, MS | $1.2M | 2023 |
| South Sunflower County Hospital FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS - ACCESS TO CARE | Indianola, MS | $900K | 2023 |
| Trident FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS -BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUND - CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Boyes Hot Springs, MS | $525K | 2023 |
| Pinebelt FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS -BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUND - BUCKATUNNA | Hattiesburg, MS | $439K | 2023 |
| Create Foundation IncHEALTH & WELLNESS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUND - MRYTLE ATTENDANCE CENTER |
Provides grant funding for municipalities to engage first responders (Healthy Heroes) in teaching nutrition lessons, leading physical fitness activities, and holding community walks for K-5 students and their families.
Provides ongoing support and tiered grant funding for Mississippi's universities and colleges to implement or strengthen tobacco-free campus policies that align with national model policies.
Partners with K-12 schools across Mississippi to provide sustainable edible school gardens that serve as outdoor classrooms to teach healthy nutrition and hands-on agriculture.
| Scott T Williamson |
| SECRETARY, DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Lee Greer Md | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina C Thomas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas C Fenter Md | PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Tupelo, MS |
| $439K |
| 2023 |
| East Mississippi Center For Educational Development IncHEALTH & WELLNESS -BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUND - SEBASTOPOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Meridian, MS | $439K | 2023 |
| City Of IukaHEALTH & WELLNESS - FARMER'S MARKET | Iuka, MS | $249K | 2023 |
| City Of NettletonHEALTH & WELLNESS - FARMER'S MARKET | Nettleton, MS | $200K | 2023 |
| Project Fit AmericaHEALTH & WELLNESS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT FOR P.E. REGIONAL CONFERENCES | Boyes Hot Springs, CA | $181K | 2023 |
| City Of Ocean SpringsHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HEROES PROGRAM | Ocean Springs, MS | $119K | 2023 |
| City Of EuporaHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HEROES PROGRAM | Eupora, MS | $110K | 2023 |
| Delisle Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM - PERIOD 2 | Pass Christian, MS | $104K | 2023 |
| City Of BaldwynHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HOMETOWN AWARD | Baldwyn, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Town Of WessonHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HOMETOWN AWARD | Wesson, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| The Mississippi School For Mathematics And ScienceHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Columbus, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Tri County AcademyHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Flora, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Belmont SchoolsHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Belmont, MS | $68K | 2023 |
| Itawamba Agricultural High SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY SCHOOL AWARD | Fulton, MS | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Senatobia, MS | $30K | 2023 |
| Dorsey Attendance CenterHEALTH & WELLNESS - EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Fulton, MS | $16K | 2023 |
| Mooreville Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Mooreville, MS | $14K | 2023 |
| East Central Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 1 | Decatur, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries & Parks FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS - LEFLEUR'S BLUFF STATE PARK PLAYGROUND, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND PAVILION AND MUSEUM TRAIL - BUDGET AMENDMENT | Jackson, MS | $546K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Children'S Museum - JacksonHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HABITS AT HOME EXHIBIT | Jackson, MS | $400K | 2022 |
| Franklin County Education FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUNDS FRANKLIN COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Meadville, MS | $328K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Northwest MississippiHEALTH & WELLNESS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUNDS FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hernando, MS | $328K | 2022 |
| Union Public Schools Yellow Jacket NationHEALTH & WELLNESS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUNDS UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Union, MS | $328K | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Of Washington County IncHEALTH & WELLNESS - BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOLS - PLAYGROUNDS WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Greenville, MS | $328K | 2022 |
| City Of West PointHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HEROES PROGRAM PERIOD 3 | West Point, MS | $107K | 2022 |
| City Of TupeloHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HEROES PROGRAM PERIOD 2 | Tupelo, MS | $100K | 2022 |
| City Of SaltilloHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY HEROES PROGRAM PERIOD 2 | Saltillo, MS | $92K | 2022 |
| Iuka Middle SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Iuka, MS | $80K | 2022 |
| Alcorn State UniversityHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Lorman, MS | $30K | 2022 |
| Coahoma Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Clarksdale, MS | $30K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Perkinston, MS | $30K | 2022 |
| Luther Branson Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Canton, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care FoundationHEALTH & WELLNESS - COMMUNITY WALKING TRAIL | Memphis, TN | $648K | 2021 |
| Nettleton Intermediate SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Nettleton, MS | $69K | 2021 |
| Fairview Attendance CenterHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Golden, MS | $62K | 2021 |
| Kirkpatrick Health And Medical Science Magnet SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Clarksdale, MS | $57K | 2021 |
| Weir Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Weir, MS | $54K | 2021 |
| Northeast Lauderdale Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY SCHOOL AWARD | Meridian, MS | $50K | 2021 |
| Bell AcademyHEALTH & WELLNESS - HEALTHY SCHOOL AWARD | Boyle, MS | $50K | 2021 |
| Alcorn Career & Technology CenterHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Corinth, MS | $37K | 2021 |
| The New William J Berry Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | Heidelberg, MS | $34K | 2021 |
| Moselle Elementary SchoolHEALTH & WELLNESS - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM TRAIL PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY | Moselle, MS | $32K | 2021 |
| Delta State UniversityHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Cleveland, MS | $30K | 2021 |
| Mississippi Delta Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Moorhead, MS | $30K | 2021 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Itta Bena, MS | $30K | 2021 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeHEALTH & WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY TIER 3 | Booneville, MS | $30K | 2021 |
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