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The Merck Company Foundation

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Merck Company Foundation

    Summary

    The Merck Foundation strives to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. They envision a world where all people have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. That's why they are working tirelessly to reduce health disparities for people through our philanthropic programs and partnerships. The Foundation provides financial and product donations while also supporting their communities through employee volunteer programs and charitable grants to local nonprofits addressing critical health and social needs.


    The Foundation's giving priorities are:

    • Health: We work to reduce health disparities and improve access to health for people in underserved communities, especially those living with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Through our program investments, we support evidence-based interventions that strengthen health systems to improve the delivery of high-quality care, foster innovation in the delivery of health care and empower patients to better manage their health by helping them overcome social and environmental barriers to care. 
    • Community: We help build stronger communities where our employees live and work. We provide financial support to local nonprofit organizations and share the expertise of our employees through grant and volunteer programs. These efforts aim to catalyze improvements and innovation in community solutions that facilitate access to quality health care for underserved populations in communities where the company has a presence. 
     

    History of Funding

    2025 awardees may be viewed here: https://www.merck.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/124/2026/02/2025-Transparency-Report.pdf

    2024 awardees may be viewed here: https://www.merck.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/124/2025/01/2024-Transparency-Report.pdf

    Additional Information

    The following organizations and projects are not eligible for support: 

    • Projects that directly influence or advance our company's business, including the purchase, utilization, prescribing, formulary position, pricing, reimbursement, referral or recommendation of or payment for its products 
    • Individuals (including travel support for individuals to attend meetings or conferences) 
    • For-profit organizations 
    • Political organizations, campaigns and activities 
    • Fraternal or labor organizations and activities 
    • Religious organizations or groups whose activities are primarily sectarian in purpose 
    • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, national origin, veteran's status or disability 
    • Capital campaigns, including new construction, renovation of facilities and endowments 
    • Unrestricted general operating support 
    • Organizations that request a grant amount greater than 50% of their current annual budget 
    • Basic or clinical research projects, including epidemiological studies, clinical trials, outcomes research or other pharmaceutical studies 
    • Purchase of supplies or equipment unrelated to a specific project or program 
    • Direct medical care or services, including medical screening or testing 
    • Purchase of or discounts on medications, medical devices or biologics 
    • Fundraising events, such as concerts, sporting events, annual appeals or membership drives and benefit dinners or galas (unrelated to organizations whose mission reflects SIS/Foundation giving priorities) 
    • Media products – such as radio, TV, film, webcasts – that are not part of a specific project or program 
    • Meetings, symposia or conferences that do not have or are not associated with longterm program objectives 
    • Payment of staff salaries not aligned with a specific project or program 
    • Individual fellowship/tuition support for training purposes that are not part of a larger fellowship program 

    Contacts

    Brian Grill

    Brian Grill
    2000 Galloping Hill Road
    Kenilworth, NJ 07033-1310
    (908) 740-4000
    (908) 423-1987
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Giving on a national and international basis in areas of company operations, with emphasis on CA, Washington D.C., DE, IL, MA, MD, NC, NE, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WY, and in Africa, China, and Puerto Rico. Applicants must be a designated 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

    Deadline Details

    Proposals must be submitted online through the grants management system. Upon completion of the review process, the applicant will be notified regarding the outcome of this review. Please note that the foundation is not able to provide technical critiques of proposals. The entire review and decision-making process may take up to eight weeks. 

    Award Details

    Award amount varies by project size and scope but can be up to $750,000.

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