TY 2019 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2338506

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................1

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions))	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN		Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(A) BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN	382359234	10	Yes		2,349,000	0

Total 1					2,349,000

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Yes

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Yes

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Yes

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Yes

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Yes

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......
b From 2015.......
c From 2016.......
d From 2017.......
e From 2018.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....
b Excess from 2016.....
c Excess from 2017.....
d Excess from 2018.....
e Excess from 2019.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B - DETERMINATION MADE BY ORGANIZATION	THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION CONFIRMS THAT BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN HAS MET THE SUPPORT TEST BY REVIEWING THE ANNUAL 990 AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL REPORT EACH YEAR. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C - CONTROLS FOR 170(C)(2)(B) PURPOSES GRANTS MADE BY THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION DURING 2019 WERE AWARDED TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SECTION 170 (C)(2)(B). EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROOF OF INTERNAL REVENUE TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND THE GRANT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING EACH GRANT TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B - DETERMINATION MADE BY ORGANIZATION

THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION CONFIRMS THAT BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN HAS MET THE SUPPORT TEST BY REVIEWING THE ANNUAL 990 AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL REPORT EACH YEAR. PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C - CONTROLS FOR 170(C)(2)(B) PURPOSES GRANTS MADE BY THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION DURING 2019 WERE AWARDED TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SECTION 170 (C)(2)(B). EACH GRANT APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROOF OF INTERNAL REVENUE TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND THE GRANT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING EACH GRANT TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2338506

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

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Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	16,900	16,900
e	Other .....	16,862	16,862
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	135,737
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	8,493,095
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	8,211,785
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	8,211,785
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	281,310
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	158,529
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	158,529
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	439,839

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	2,985,304
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	2,985,304
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	158,529
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	158,529
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	3,143,833

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Name of the organization
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number
38-2338506

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS	38	96,000
(2) PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS	58	1,442,477
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2 - PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS FUNDS	Grant applications include a budget that shows how the grant funds would be used if awarded. The budget is reviewed to ensure that the expenses conform to the Foundation's policy regarding allowable expenses. Payments are made as grant reports and invoices are submitted, and are compared with budgeted amounts.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2338506

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1BENJAMIN GRIER TREASURER - OFFICER	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 168,240	0 ------------- 57,098	0 ------------- 6,120	0 ------------- 74,195	0 ------------- 8,445	0 ------------- 314,098	0 ------------- 0
2AUDREY HARVEY DIRECTOR & CEO - OFFICER	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 297,989	0 ------------- 372,755	0 ------------- 33,876	0 ------------- 218,575	0 ------------- 31,865	0 ------------- 955,060	0 ------------- 0
3LYNDA ROSSI PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 740,149	0 ------------- 2,656,411	0 ------------- 237,779	0 ------------- 551,992	0 ------------- 23,172	0 ------------- 4,209,503	0 ------------- 0
4THOMAS SIMMER DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 545,000	0 ------------- 1,121,431	0 ------------- 173,396	0 ------------- 231,708	0 ------------- 45,480	0 ------------- 2,117,015	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 3 - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

THE COMPENSATION STRATEGY IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE BALANCE EXISTS BETWEEN INTERNAL EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS AND MARKET COMPENSATION FACTORS AND PRACTICES. MARKET DATA FROM THIRD PARTY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (BCBSM), PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

PART I, LINE 4 - SEVERANCE, NONQUALIFIED, AND EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS

THE NONQUALIFIED PENSION PLAN PROVIDES RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR A GROUP OF KEY EMPLOYEES UNDER NONQUALIFIED DEFINED PENSION PLANS. THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE PLAN IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFIT LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO TAX-QUALIFIED PLANS UNDER IRC. BENEFITS UNDER THE PLAN ARE FUNDED AND PAID OUT OF THE GENERAL ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION. THESE AMOUNTS ARE ACCRUED AND ELIGIBLE TO BE PAID OUT WITHIN 2019. AUDREY HARVEY - NONQUALIFIED - 152,754 LYNDA ROSSI - NONQUALIFIED - 832,240 THOMAS SIMMER - NONQUALIFIED - 307,800

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2338506

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PART I - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL MICHIGAN RESIDENTS. IN 2019, THE FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF FAMILIES IN MICHIGAN EXPERIENCING HEALTH CRISES AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE. WE REACHED ACROSS 83 COUNTIES, NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES AND MANY AGENCIES AND HOMES WHERE RESIDENTS GRAPPLE WITH VARIOUS HEALTH ISSUES. OUR FUNDING INVESTMENTS INCLUDED INNOVATIVE GRANTS TO ADDRESS ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO TACKLE THE TRAUMA IMPACTING FAMILIES AND COMPROMISING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS. THIS IS OUR SECOND YEAR INVESTING IN TRAILS, A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS IN THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY DISTRICT. WE ALSO HAVE AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH JED AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN TO DEVELOP TOOLS THAT ASSESS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WORKING WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WE SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF THE MOST VULNERABLE OF OUR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND ENSURE THAT PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE CHILDREN RECEIVE FROM HEALTHY SLEEP. OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO PINPOINT METHODS FOR MAINTAINING BRAIN SHARPNESS AS RESIDENTS AGE, EFFORTS TO KEEP SENIORS HEALTHY AND SAFE IN THEIR HOMES AND PROCESSES TO HELP THEM MAKE SOUND SURGICAL DECISIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. WEVE ALSO SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE ISSUES. IN THE UPPER PENINSULA, WE PARTNERED WITH THE SUPERIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PEOPLES ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL VISITS. CALLED RIDES TO WELLNESS, THIS COMPREHENSIVE NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IS NOW IN SIX COUNTIES (CHIPPEWA, DELTA, GOGEBIC, LUCE, MACKINAC, AND SCHOOLCRAFT).
FORM 990 - PART III - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL MICHIGAN RESIDENTS. IN 2019, THE FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF FAMILIES IN MICHIGAN EXPERIENCING HEALTH CRISES AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE. WE REACHED ACROSS 83 COUNTIES, NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES AND MANY AGENCIES AND HOMES WHERE RESIDENTS GRAPPLE WITH VARIOUS HEALTH ISSUES. OUR FUNDING INVESTMENTS INCLUDED INNOVATIVE GRANTS TO ADDRESS ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO TACKLE THE TRAUMA IMPACTING FAMILIES AND COMPROMISING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS. THIS IS OUR SECOND YEAR INVESTING IN TRAILS, A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS IN THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY DISTRICT. WE ALSO HAVE AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH JED AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN TO DEVELOP TOOLS THAT ASSESS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WORKING WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WE SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF THE MOST VULNERABLE OF OUR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND ENSURE THAT PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE CHILDREN RECEIVE FROM HEALTHY SLEEP. OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO PINPOINT METHODS FOR MAINTAINING BRAIN SHARPNESS AS RESIDENTS AGE, EFFORTS TO KEEP SENIORS HEALTHY AND SAFE IN THEIR HOMES AND PROCESSES TO HELP THEM MAKE SOUND SURGICAL DECISIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. WEVE ALSO SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT END-OF-LIFE CARE ISSUES. IN THE UPPER PENINSULA, WE PARTNERED WITH THE SUPERIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PEOPLES ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL VISITS. CALLED RIDES TO WELLNESS, THIS COMPREHENSIVE NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IS NOW IN SIX COUNTIES (CHIPPEWA, DELTA, GOGEBIC, LUCE, MACKINAC, AND SCHOOLCRAFT).
FORM 990 - PART III LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT	RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE TO ADDRESS THE COST AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE. THESE AWARDS ARE MADE TO MICHIGAN RESEARCHERS, PHYSICIANS AND STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITIES, AND HOSPITALS. THE INVESTIGATOR INITIATED RESEARCH PROGRAM IS THE ARM WE EXTEND TO MICHIGAN RESEARCHERS, ENABLING THEM TO TURN THEORY INTO DATA AND DATA INTO KNOWLEDGE. THESE GRANTEES OFTEN GO ON TO BE PUBLISHED IN SCHOLARLY JOURNALS, ACADEMIC CIRCLES AND COMMUNITY PLATFORMS TO INFORM AND SHAPE FUTURE THOUGHT AND IMPROVEMENT. IN 2019, THE INVESTIGATOR RESEARCHERS RECEIVED GRANTS TO ADDRESS A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE OF QUALITY AND COST OF HEALTH CARE. THE QUALITY OF CARE RECEIVED BY RESIDENTS REQUIRING CARDIAC CARE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR WHOM UNDERGO SURGERY AND WILL REQUIRE PAIN MEDICATION. ALSO, THE NEEDS OF WOMEN PREGNANT AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM BREAST CANCER ARE BEING ADDRESSED BY RESEARCHERS WHO SEEK TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THEIR TREATMENTS AND LOOK FOR WAYS TO ALLEVIATE THEIR DISCOMFORT. FINALLY, RESEARCHERS SOUGHT TO IMPROVE OVERALL CARE PROVIDED IN A FAMILY PRACTICE BY INVESTIGATING THE WAYS ASSIST PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS IN ADDRESSING ACUTE EYE DISORDERS. THE PHYSICIAN INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH AWARD PROGRAM SUPPORTS THESE PHYSICIANS IN THEIR STUDIES, AND IN DOING SO, IMPROVES THE DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE. THE 2019 PHYSICIAN INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH AWARDS FOCUSED ON THE QUALITY OF THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND THE COST OF HEALTH CARE. THESE GRANTS REPRESENT AN EVALUATION OF A NARROW IMPROVEMENT PLAN THAT CAN BE SHARED ACROSS MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OFTEN ENLARGED WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING AFTER THE PILOT HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE FUNDED AWARDS ARE WORKING TO EVALUATE MODELS FOR DECISION MAKING FOR INFANTS EVALUATION OF HEARING LOSS, EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF CARDIAC EVENTS, UNDERSTANDING AND EVALUATING THE HEALTH ISSUES OF SENIOR RESIDENTS AND HELPING MOTHERS UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THEIR CHOICES TO USE MARIJUANA DURING PREGNANCY. THE STUDENT AWARD PROGRAM RECOGNIZES MICHIGAN STUDENTS WHO EXCEL IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUR UNIVERSITIES. ITS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPPORT THESE YOUNG MINDS IN THEIR JOURNEY TO COMPLETE THEIR DEGREE PROGRAMS AND BECOME THE RESEARCHERS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALERS OF TOMORROW.
FORM 990 - PART III LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT	COMMUNITY HEALTH INNOVATION, ACCESS AND QUALITY ADDRESSED BY THE GRANTS PROVIDED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY HEALTH MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM. WITH THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROGRAM, WE REACH OUT TO MICHIGAN-BASED SAFETY NET ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRIMARILY SERVE THE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS THAT ALIGN WITH AREAS OF NEED THAT WE IDENTIFY. IN 2019, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED OUR FOCUS ADDRESSING THE HEALTH ISSUES OF THE MICHIGANS UPPER PENINSULA AND THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUFFERED BY THE RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN. THE RIDES TO WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE NON- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN ALL 15 COUNTIES IN THE UPPER PENINSULA. THE FOUNDATION IS ONE OF MULTIPLE PARTNERS IN THE GRANT. THE FIVE HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE RECEIVED THE COMBINED TOTAL OF $300,000 IN GRANT FUNDING TO BEGIN NEW PROJECTS, ENHANCE OR EXPAND EXISTING PROJECTS TO PREVENT AND TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER AMONG WOMEN, THEIR CHILDREN AND INFANTS DURING PRENATAL, PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM PERIODS. THE FUNDING WAS PROVIDED THROUGH THE "ADDRESSING PERINATAL OPIOID USE DISORDER" INITIATIVE, A NEW PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN AND THE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM, WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP, TEST OR VALIDATE NEW TECHNIQUES AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND PRODUCE A TANGIBLE EFFECT IN THEIR LIVES. WITH INCREASED COLLABORATION AT THE COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS, WERE SOWING THE SEEDS FOR A FUTURE WHEN COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE THE RESOURCES AND ABILITY TO MEET THEIR OWN HEALTH NEEDS. DURING 2019, COMMUNITY HEALTH MATCHING GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES THAT SOUGHT TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HEALTH ISSUES THAT IMPACTED ALL MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITIES ADDRESSED INNOVATIONS NEEDED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CARE THAT WILL ADDRESS THE HEALTH CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CYCLE OF LIFE. GRANTS PROVIDED WERE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO CONTRACEPTION, THE SLEEP NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, THE ABILITY OF FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN REMOTE AREAS NEED FOR VACCINATIONS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. COMMUNITIES ALSO FOCUSED ATTENTION ON THE CARE OF THE AGING BY DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS SUPPORT HEALTHY LIFE STYLES, WELL TRAINED CAREGIVERS AND THE NEED FOR END OF LIFE DECISION MAKING MODELS. FINALLY, COMMUNITIES CONTINUED TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRISIS BY DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE ADDICTION AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH WOMEN WHO SEEK RECOVERY. FORM 990 - PART III LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT THE PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD IS DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS GET THE SERVICES OF GRANT WRITERS TO PREPARE APPLICATIONS THAT DRAW THE ATTENTION OF GRANT MAKERS OF LOCAL, NATIONAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDERS. IT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CAPACITY TO BUILD IMPORTANT MICHIGAN ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990 - PART VI LINE 6 - CLASS OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS	THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED AS A NON-PROFIT STOCK CORPORATION WHOLLY OWNED BY BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN (EIN 38-2359234), A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS ORGANIZED AND EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4).
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS	THE ORGANIZATION'S STOCKHOLDER, BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN, APPROVES, BUT DOES NOT DIRECTLY APPOINT, THE BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990	THE ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS FOR FORM 990 IS THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE FIRM, EY, AND REVIEWED BY ENTERPRISE PERSONNEL. ENTERPRISE PERSONNEL REQUESTS SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND PROVIDES TO EY AS NEEDED. THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, AUDREY HARVEY, HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN BEOFRE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE RETURN IS NOT PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY	THE MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WILL ABSTAIN THEIR VOTE ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONFLICTING ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS RECEIVE ANNUALLY DISCLOSURE CONFLICT FORMS AND ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW, UPDATE OR SUBMIT A NEW DISCLOSURE FORM. WHEN BOARD FORMS ARE SUBMITTED, THEY ARE THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR. IF ANY CONFLICT IS TO BE RESOLVED THE BOARD CHAIR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR WILL WORK WITH THE BOARD MEMBER TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT. UPDATED FORMS WITH ALL CONFLICTS RESOLVED ARE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL	THE COMPENSATION STRATEGY IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE BALANCE EXISTS BETWEEN INTERNAL EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS AND MARKET COMPENSATION FACTORS AND PRACTICES. MARKET DATA FROM THIRD PARTY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (BCBSM), PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BCBSM FOUNDATION'S OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (BCBSM), PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS - DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AT THE OFFICE OF THE FOUNDATION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AT THE OFFICE OF THE FOUNDATION. AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	RELATED ORGANIZATIONS - BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION HAS ASSIGNED EMPLOYEES FROM IT'S ULTIMATE PARENT, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,(BCBSM). THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REFLECTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 5 AND LINE 7. PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO BCBSM THROUGH AN INTERCOMPANY AGREEMENT. NO EMPLOYEES WERE REFLECTED ON PART V, LINE 2A SINCE THE ACTUAL W-2'S AND 941'S ARE REPORTED BY BCBSM. COMPENSATION PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, OFFICERS AS WELL AS FORMER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES, BY THE PARENT COMPANY AND REIMBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION, IS INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A. COMPENSATION PAID TO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS THAT WAS NOT REIMBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION IS REFLECTED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A. THEIR COMPLETE COMPENSATION AS PAID BY THE PARENT IS REPORTED IN COLUMN E. COMPENSATION AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART IX LINE 5 AND 7 INCLUDE PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS, OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND PAYROLL TAXES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE REPORTED ON LINES 8, 9, AND 10, RESPECTIVELY. CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION OR BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION SPLIT THEIR TIME AS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FILING ENTITY AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. A PER WEEK ESTIMATE FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IS REFLECTED ON THE FILING ENTITY'S PART VII, COLUMN B, WITH THE COMPLETE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS REFLECTED IN COLUMN D AND COLUMN E AS APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION	ROUNDING $ 3

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2338506

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)Blue Care Network 20500 Civic Center MC C455 SOUTHFIELD,MI48076 38-2359234	HMO	MI	501(C)(4)		N/A		No

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No
(1) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 600 Lafayette East DETROIT,MI48226 38-2069753	INSURANCE	MI	NA	C CORP				No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	8
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	150
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,040,005	439,689
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,040,005	439,839
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,433,843	1,538,477
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,278,548	1,259,113
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	394,103	346,243
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	4,106,494	3,143,833
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-2,066,489	-2,703,994
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	55,096,656	59,888,906
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	3,434,686	2,719,142
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	51,661,970	57,169,764

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 862,083 including grants of $ 564,621 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,444,635 including grants of $ 946,163 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 42,282 including grants of $ 27,693 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,349,000

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LYNDA ROSSI...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.0 ................. 52.0	X	X	0	3,634,339	575,164
(2) THOMAS SIMMER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 49.0	X		0	1,839,827	277,188
(3) AUDREY HARVEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR & CEO - OFFICER	68.0 ................. 0.0		X	0	704,620	250,440
(4) BENJAMIN GRIER...................................................................... TREASURER - OFFICER	5.0 ................. 40.0		X	0	231,458	82,640
(5) SUSAN SHELTON...................................................................... SECRETARY	40.0 ................. 0.0		X	0	68,178	13,569
(6) SHAUNA RYDER DIGGS M...................................................................... CHAIR & DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 1.0	X		26,000	36,167	19,000
(7) JAMES HAVEMAN...................................................................... CHAIR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		35,072	0	0
(8) BRUCE WOLF...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		30,072	0	0
(9) HAIFA FAKHOURI PHD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		25,072	0	0
(10) JOEL FERGUSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		25,072	0	0
(11) SPENCER C JOHNSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		22,989	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	164,277	6,514,589	1,218,001

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	150

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		150

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2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		0

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			32,421		32,421
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		7,283,000	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		6,875,732	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		407,268	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			407,268		407,268
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			439,839		439,689

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	0
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	1,538,477	1,538,477
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	164,277	164,277
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	1,065,104	533,111	531,993
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	29,732	23,786	5,946
10	Payroll taxes ...........	0
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	322	187	135
c	Accounting ...........	42,055		42,055
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	158,529		158,529
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	5,769	4,526	1,243
14	Information technology ......	12,809	7,429	5,380
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	95,440	55,355	40,085
17	Travel ............	22,541	13,074	9,467
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	0
23	Insurance ...	0
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	CONTRACTOR & CONSULTANTS	2,834	2,834
b	GRANTS REVIEW PANEL	4,950	4,950		0
c	DUES	994	994		0
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	3,143,833	2,349,000	794,833	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			331,505	1	154,757
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			0	2	0
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			0	4	0
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			35,135	9	64,868
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	33,762
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	33,762	2,810	10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			54,727,206	11	59,669,281
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			0	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			55,096,656	16	59,888,906

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	643,502	17	541,764
18	Grants payable ...	2,791,184	18	2,041,641
19	Deferred revenue .........	0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	0	25	135,737
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	3,434,686	26	2,719,142

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	200	29	200
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	51,661,770	31	57,169,564
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	51,661,970	32	57,169,764
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	55,096,656	33	59,888,906