Our Values
We believe it’s possible to improve the lives of all Californians by collaborating with forward-thinking partners who are committed to seeking out the best, most innovative solutions that advance everyone’s well-being.
A Conversation with Foundation President & CEO Ray Baxter
June 13, 2019Chief Program Director Carolyn Wang Kong interviewed President & CEO Ray Baxter about health as a unifying vision for...Read more »
How many spirits live in a BART station? And other questions about othering and belonging
May 15, 2019Earlier this year, I was late to work, flying down the stairs of the San Bruno BART station to the underground passenger...Read more »
Why I Vote
October 19, 2018A bright yellow legal pad and black felt-tip pen set me off on my journey as an advocate. I was twelve years old...Read more »
Start by Showing Up: What being an ally means to me
October 16, 2018Earlier this summer, I attended a discussion on how philanthropy could respond to the #MeToo movement — in...Read more »
Pervasive Problems Call for Engaged Partners with Bold Goals
August 30, 2018 We know that when we get it right, collaboration will allow us to embrace new viewpoints into the complex problems we want...Read more »Keeping Families and Futures Intact: Action steps for funders
June 22, 2018Over the past week, our social media channels and online news outlets have been inundated with images of crying children...Read more »
Further Forward
January 17, 2018As we look at our world and all of its complex challenges, it’s clear that we need not only more funding and support for...Read more »
2017: The Year in Numbers
January 12, 2018In 2017, Blue Shield of California Foundation awarded $25.6 million to organizations working to improve the health and...Read more »
Faith in the Future
December 14, 2017December 14, 2017
I visited Ojai recently with my wife and we decided to...Read more »
Defending the Dream
September 19, 2017The Trump Administration's decision to end DACA is an inhumane act that impacts all of us and stymies progress.Read more »