Mckesson Foundation: Grants for Diseases
/OVERVIEW: The McKesson Foundation makes grants for “non-medical services for cancer patients.” wards
IP TAKE: This corporate funder focuses specifically on services for cancer patients including housing, mental health care and basic needs. The McKesson Foundation does not operate a formal application program, but grantseekers may contact the foundation via email.
PROFILE: Founded in 1943, the McKesson Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the healthcare technology company of the same name. This funder mainly makes grants to support “non-medical services for cancer patients.” It also runs employee matching and volunteer programs in other areas.
This corporate funder is not transparent about its giving, but according to its website, it works with “a network of 350+ nonprofits across North America, including hospitals, hospitality houses, and Cancer Support Community affiliates.” It also runs a signature program, Giving Comfort, which involves employee volunteers assembling and delivering care packages to cancer patients.
McKesson’s grants generally range from $10,000 to $25,000. The McKesson Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding or grant proposals. However, it does encourage organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s priorities to get in touch by submitting a one-page description to mckessonfoundation@mckesson.com.
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