The Highmark Foundation is a private, charitable organization connected to Highmark Inc., dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals in communities served by Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Through awarding high-impact grants, the Foundation seeks evidence-based programs that have a wide-reaching impact, foster long-term sustainable models, and encourage community partnerships, focusing on areas such as chronic disease, family health, and service delivery systems.
The Highmark Foundation awards grants to support initiatives aimed at enhancing community health across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It emphasizes evidence-based, replicable programs in four primary areas: chronic disease, family health, and service delivery systems. Key priorities include interventions for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, adolescent and maternal health, senior care, mental health, access to care, and recruitment of healthcare professionals. The Foundation aims for programs that showcase innovative, sustainable solutions to health problems, effective early intervention, and preventive healthcare measures. By addressing these areas, the Highmark Foundation’s grants endeavor to make a measurable and tangible impact on community health and wellness.