Genentech Charitable Contributions Genentech will consider charitable contribution requests from nonprofit organizations that are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt, public charities under sections 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are located in the United States. In addition, Genentech will consider requests for funding from governmental organizations located in the United States where the purpose of the request is to support a charitable, patient education and/or advocacy, health science or community purpose. Thus, eligible grantees may include public elementary and secondary schools, as well as public colleges and universities and public hospitals.
Genentech receives thousands of charitable requests each year. While it is not possible for every organization to receive funding, those that are in alignment with the company's focused initiatives are given careful consideration.
Focus Areas for Genentech Charitable Contributions
- Health Science Education
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Community
Eligible Activities Genentech supports nonprofits through its contributions in two primary ways:
- Project-specific or general support funding to organizations whose mission aligns with Genentech's focus areas.
- Sponsorships of selected events that fall into Genentech's focus areas.
Funding Restrictions In general, Genentech does not provide funding for the following requests through its charitable contributions program:
- Advertising journals or booklets
- Alumni drives
- Capital campaigns/building funds
- Continuing medical education
- Infrastructural requests (e.g. salaries, equipment)
- Memorial funds
- Memberships
- Organizations based outside of the United States
- Political or sectarian organizations
- Professional sports events or athletes
- Religious organizations
- Scholarships
- Yearbooks
Requests must be compliant with applicable federal and state laws, the PhRMA Code and Genentech policies.
Genentech does not provide funding to organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Application Process Current and prospective grantees must submit applications online.
Read the welcome section, register and enter the requested information to create your profile and to receive your username and password.
The online application consists of three main sections, each of which must be completed for your request to be considered.
- Contact information for your organization
- Basic information about your organization
- Information regarding the program or event your organization is submitting for approval
Note that funding decisions are made at Genentech's sole discretion.
Application Tips Before you start the submission process, please be sure to have the following information available:
- Organization information including mission statement
- Federal Tax ID or NCES number
- Valid email for communications
- Program and/or Event details
Final Submission Process You will have the opportunity to review your completed application prior to the final submission. Once the completed application has been submitted, you will receive an email notification that your grant has successfully been received. If you do not receive this notification within 24 hours, please log back in to the system using your username and password and verify that the funding application is complete and has been successfully submitted.
Review and Notification Process Applications for charitable contributions should be received at least 60 days before the start of an event or program. The Review Committee will review all funding requests. You will be notified in writing within 30-60 days following the committee's decision.
For More Information Questions regarding charitable contributions should be directed to Genentech's Community and Patient Programs (CAPP) group at give@gene.com.