Merck Foundation
The Merck Foundation is dedicated to advancing health equity by supporting innovative programs and partnerships to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Our new initiative, Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care, aims to improve access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for people living with heart conditions in underserved communities across the U.S. The call for proposals is now open.
Helping build stronger health systems and address barriers to high-quality care
Through our programs, we believe that by working closely with governments, donors, patient groups, health care professionals, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, multilateral agencies, the private sector and others, we can help build stronger health systems that provide better and more equitable care.
About the Foundation
History
The Merck Foundation is a private, charitable organization established and funded by Merck. It is a separate legal entity from Merck and operates independently. Our company established the Merck Foundation (the “Foundation”) in 1957. The Foundation has contributed more than $1 billion to support initiatives that address important global health and societal needs. It’s our chief source of financial support for eligible nonprofit organizations and innovative programs that align with our two focus areas: health and community.
Our commitment to advancing health equity
We invest in philanthropic programs that aim to improve the quality of health care and address barriers to accessing care for people living with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS.
Supporting community grants
Through our community grants programs, we’re working to enhance the health and well-being of the communities where our employees live and work.
