Genentech works proactively with local governments and community-based organizations to ensure that the company plays a positive role in the communities in which we live and operate. It's important for us to build trustworthy and sustainable relationships with institutions and individuals in the communities that surround us.

Genentech provides charitable contributions in support of local organizations and events, supports group employee volunteer activities, and creates our own programs to meet the unique needs of our communities. Learn more

Employee Involvement

Employees in Action

Genentech employees actively support the community through volunteer work. Each year, the company supports several targeted group volunteer activities in support of various health causes and provides material and financial support.

A sample of recent volunteer activities includes:

• San Francisco AIDS Walk
• American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days
• Genentech Climb California
• Susan G. Komen Foundation's Race for the Cure

Employee Giving

Genentech employees also provide financial help to nonprofit organizations that are meeting important community needs ranging from education to social services. Employees' donations are matched by the company dollar for dollar up to $500 per employee. Since the program was launched in 1998, Genentech has matched over $1.5 million in contributions to nonprofit organizations personally supported by employees.

Following are some nonprofit organizations that have received support from Genentech employees:

• American Diabetes Association
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Community Grants and Sponsorships

Genentech is committed to improving and strengthening the communities in which we live and operate. We demonstrate this commitment by understanding the needs of a community and then supporting organizations and initiatives that are actively working on solutions.

Genentech's corporate giving program involves financial support, in-kind gifts and employee involvement and volunteerism in support of causes that are of the greatest concern to our local communities. We believe in developing and maintaining strong relationships with our local civic organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Grants Process

Grant requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. The following uploads are required to submit your application:

• W-9 Form / W-8BEN Form
• Fellowship / Project description