Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

Rahway, NJEIN 226028476

Annual Giving

$25.4M+4% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Merck Foundation is a private, charitable organization established by Merck in 1957. Our purpose is to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. The Foundation has contributed more than $1 billion to support initiatives that address important global health and societal needs.

Focus Areas

cancer research and treatmentmedical researchhospital and health system fundingpublic healthcommunity health clinicsglobal healthmaternal healthhealth promotion

Funded Initiatives

Solutions for Healthy Communities ($7 million, 36 projects in 24 countries), Health Equity Catalyst Fund (15 initiatives), cancer care access, vaccination support, community health programs

How to Apply

Social Impact and Sustainability and Merck Foundation do not accept unsolicited proposals. Solutions for Healthy Communities program available for 501c(3) organizations within 50 miles of Merck sites.

Does Not Fund

Must be 501c(3) organizations within 50 miles of Merck sites for SHC program

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+4%

$25.4M

Grants

Median

$50K

States

2023+7%

$24.3M

Grants

Median

$150K

States

2022

$22.7M

Grants

Median

$40K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$15K

Smallest

$25K

25th Pctile

$203K

75th Pctile

$10.3M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $203K.

Largest Recent Grants

$10.3M

2024

Various

Contribution provided

$2.8M

2024

The Childrens Inn at NIH

Contribution provided

$1.7M

2024

University of New Mexico

Contribution provided

$1.0M

2024

United Nations Foundation Inc

Contribution provided

$658K

2024

Medical College of Virginia Foundation

Contribution provided

Geographic Focus

$150K1 grants

$148K1 grants

$25K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$328.3M

$25.4M(7.7%)

2023

$316.2M

$24.3M(7.7%)

2022

$321.5M

$22.7M(7.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.