Overview

To date the WellPoint Foundation has awarded more than $130 million in grants to local and national initiatives that are committed to improving the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities.

We also match the funds that WellPoint associates pledge in our annual associate giving campaign to six nonprofit organizations that share our goals.

Among the country’s largest corporate foundations, the WellPoint Foundation is a private, nonprofit philanthropic organization wholly funded by WellPoint, Inc. Our mission is reflected in our belief that targeting preventable health concerns by making strategic charitable choices will help us create a healthier generation of Americans.

Our Focus

Today, the WellPoint Foundation is committed to funding initiatives that positively affect the conditions addressed in our Healthy Generations program. This multigenerational effort focuses resources on nine key health issues: childhood obesity; premature/low birth-weight babies; first trimester prenatal care; diabetes prevalence; cardiac morbidity in adults; adult influenza immunizations; adult pneumococcal immunizations; smoking cessation; and increasing adult physical activity.

We’re paying special attention to the fight against childhood obesity, because we recognize that reducing the incidence of obesity lessens the risk of many severe health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

Our Approach

Dedicated Public Health Partners

We care deeply about the future of the communities we serve and are proud that our company and associates support organizations that share our goal of addressing preventable health concerns through strategic choices.

Advocates for Healthy Living

Our philanthropic efforts raise awareness of the long-term benefits of active, healthy living, including proper nutrition, smoking cessation and the importance of good prenatal care.

Champions for Healthy Youths

We recognize that reducing obesity rates lessens risks for many preventable diseases. By aggressively targeting youth and families, we strive to instill lifelong healthy habits at an early age — before unhealthy habits set in.

Contribution Allocations

In 2010, the WellPoint Foundation and its affiliated foundations provided more than $14.9 million in grants that benefit communities across the nation.