Since the Foundation was created in 2001 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has supported hundreds of communitybased programs and projects that have had a sustainable, positive impact on health care for low-income, vulnerable, and uninsured residents of Massachusetts. Grantmaking is organized into defined program areas that are consistent with the Foundation's mission and priorities. Currently, much of the funding is aimed at supporting two core objectives -- making health care in Massachusetts more affordable, and helping uninsured residents gain and maintain access to health coverage and needed care. The 2012 Annual Report gives more insight into the Foundation's various grantmaking and financial activities.