Philanthropic Charitable Support

Philanthropic Charitable Support is focused on humanitarian & social programs, science & education or community & environment. These requests are not healthcare-related.

• Funding Priorities

  Genentech provides Philanthropic Charitable Support in locations where we have a site. Funding priorities include:

  • K-12 Education
  • Humanitarian and Social Services (e.g. hunger, homelessness)
  • Community Programs (e.g. afterschool programs)
• How to Apply

  Grant requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. You must upload the following documents to support your application:

  • W-9 Form

  Funding Request System Resources

  • New User Registration Tip Sheet
  • Philanthropic Charitable Support Tip Sheet

  For more information on the funding request process, click here.

• Funding Requirements

  Your organization must be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and be located in the United States; or be a US governmental organization (such as public schools, public colleges and universities, public hospitals and federally recognized Indian tribal governments).

• Funding Restrictions

  In order to be eligible for this type of funding, your organization must not be:

  • A political or sectarian organization
  • Based outside of the United States

  In order to be eligible for this type of funding, the funding must not be used for:

  • Alumni drives
  • Capital campaigns/building funds
  • Infrastructural requests(e.g. salaries, equipment)
  • Individuals
  • Professional sports events or athletes
  • Religious purposes
  • Scholarships
  • Yearbooks

  Genentech cannot be the sole supporter of an event or program.

Decision Making

Genentech has a rolling review policy when evaluating funding requests for healthcare-related charitable support. This allows qualified requestors the opportunity to apply anytime during year.

Requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; you will usually hear back from Genentech within 60 days of application.

Letter of Agreement (LOA)

All grants must abide by the terms in the Genentech Letter of Agreement (LOA), which is issued to an authorized signer of your organization once the application is approved. You must agree to the terms of the LOA before any funding is issued.

If you have any questions on the agreement terms, please contact us at (877) 313-5778.

• References

  Office of Inspector General (OIG) Guidelines