About Highmark Health Group
Highmark Health Group concentrates its philanthropy on health and wellness organizations in Western Pennsylvania and nearby communities, with substantial support for disease-focused nonprofits (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, MS, arthritis) alongside community events and cultural institutions. Grants often fund events, awareness campaigns, and community-facing programs (e.g., walk/run events, galas, sponsorships), while also supporting veterans’ services, workforce development, and local chambers of commerce. The foundation’s giving reflects a mix of regional branding/sponsorship and disease-specific fundraising priorities tied to public-facing activities. Recipients are typically established nonprofits and local institutions rather than small startups.
Focus Areas
Regional disease-focused fundraising and awareness campaigns (American Heart, Pancreatic Cancer, JDRF, MS)Event and sponsorship support for community health campaigns and public-facing fundraisers (PurpleStride, Walk MS, Go Red, Tall Ships/arts festivals)Civic and economic development in Northwestern PA (Erie and Monroeville chambers, regional festivals, Pittsburgh Magazine partnership)Veterans services and workforce/readiness programs in Western Pennsylvania (Veterans Leadership Program, Goodwill)Major cultural and educational institutions in the region (Carnegie Institute, local prep schools, arts festivals)
About Highmark Health Group
Highmark Health Group’s giving is closely tied to public-facing health campaigns and regional partnerships in Western Pennsylvania. A single grant captures that pattern: $62,500 to the American Heart Association Inc for general support, alongside repeated support for disease-focused fundraising such as Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s PurpleStride Pittsburgh and Veterans Leadership Program’s Stand Down Pittsburgh. The foundation also backs community events and sponsorship packages, which places it in the middle of local galas, walks, festivals, and awareness campaigns rather than behind-the-scenes program development. Its recent grants show a steady mix of health, civic, and cultural support. The foundation has funded organizations working on heart disease, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, MS, arthritis, epilepsy, and liver health, while also supporting arts institutions and regional chambers of commerce. Grantees are usually established nonprofits and local institutions in Pennsylvania, especially Pittsburgh and Erie, with smaller allocations that often sit in the five-figure range. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on visible community engagement, disease awareness, and local organizational sponsorship.
What Highmark Health Group Funds
Health advocacy is a major thread in the foundation’s recent grants. In 2025, it gave $62,500 to the American Heart Association Inc for general support, and it also awarded $30,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc for general support. Earlier grants show support for the American Heart Association Western PA 2022 and Go Red for Women Circle of Red Society, as well as PurpleStride Pittsburgh 2022 and 2023. The foundation also funds organizations tied to chronic disease awareness and support. It gave $15,000 to the National MS Society PA Keystone Chapter for the Walk MS Campaign and $8,500 to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for general support. In another health area, it provided $10,000 to Community Liver Alliance for general support. Beyond health, Highmark Health Group supports community and civic activities. Examples include $30,000 to Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership for general support and $20,000 to Monroeville Foundation to support 2022 Monroeville Foundation Events.
How Highmark Health Group Gives
Typical grant size is concentrated in the low five figures: p25 is $8,450, median is $10,750, and p75 is $15,000. The recent record shows both one-off general support grants and event-specific sponsorships, with some organizations appearing in multiple years, such as American Heart Association, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Carnegie Institute, and Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. Highmark Health Group does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant list suggests a recurring annual rhythm with repeated support for established local and regional nonprofits rather than one-time experimental awards.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$233K
Total Assets
$4.5B
Total Revenue
$6.1B
Total Expenses
$5.9B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Regional7 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
David Holmberg
CEO, PRESIDENT, & DIRECTOR
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