Our History
For 25 years, we’ve been committed to, connected with, and invested in communities across the country. It all started with our signature Healthy Generations program, through which the Foundation targeted specific preventable health concerns while addressing the disparities and social drivers that affect them. By using innovative social-mapping technology and by analyzing public-health data, we gained a snapshot of the major health issues affecting each state, which allowed us to drill down to the zip-code level and target initiatives positively affecting the conditions that matter most. We called this “putting science behind the art of grantmaking.”
Recent Progress
In 2021, the effects of COVID-19, together with social unrest, began to call attention to racial inequities and health disparities that have plagued our communities for too long and resulted in poorer health outcomes. Recognizing that health is so much more than healthcare, and understanding the needs of our communities, the Elevance Health Foundation redefined its approach and tightened its focus.
Over a three-year period (July 2021–July 2024), the Foundation committed up to $90 million toward partnerships and programs that improved maternal health, encouraged food as medicine, reduced substance use disorders, and supported community resiliency and disaster relief. We are proud to report that the Foundation has exceeded its commitment and awarded $97.3 million in grants, providing funding to over 12,000 nonprofit partners across the country.
2021-2024 Investments
Future Focus
We have made significant progress towards our goal of improving lives and creating healthier communities. However, there is way more for us to accomplish.
To coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Elevance Health Foundation, we have announced a new five-year commitment of $150 million. This commitment will allow us to further drive the innovative and scalable solutions that address the physical, behavioral, and social needs of America’s vulnerable populations. And it will enable us to adopt an expanded, multi-levered approach that includes:
The Foundation will continue to focus its efforts in four key areas: Maternal/Infant Health, Food as Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief.
Please explore our site to learn more about our diversified approach, our accomplishments, and the various ways to become a partner in this work.
Thank you for your role in improving the health of humanity—we couldn’t do it without community partners like you!