Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc
Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc (EIN 010575520) is a private foundation based in Kenilworth, New Jersey, focused on providing support in the area of health care, particularly for low-income communities.
About the Program
The Merck Patient Assistance Program (Merck PAP) provides certain Merck medicines and adult vaccines for free to eligible patients who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover their Merck medicines. The program is designed to assist patients in medical and financial need.
Funding Focus
- Primary focus area: Health Care
- Populations supported: Low-income communities
Grant History
Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc has awarded $7.15 billion across 4 grants in public IRS filings, with the most recent grant recorded in 2024. Annual giving in FY2020 was $1.58 billion, and total assets amount to $32.0 million.
Largest Grants on Record
- Various (Merck PAP) – $1.95 billion (2023): Provides free Merck medicines and adult vaccines to eligible patients.
- N A Rahway, NJ – $1.91 billion (2024): Assists patients in medical and financial need.
- Various (Merck PAP) – $1.70 billion (2022): Patient assistance for Merck medicines.
- Various Individuals – $1.58 billion (2020): Patient assistance.
Annual Giving by Year
- 2020: $1.58 billion
- 2022: $1.70 billion
- 2023: $1.95 billion
- 2024: $1.91 billion
How to Apply for Funding
From Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc’s IRS Form 990-PF (2020): The foundation describes an application process for patient assistance. Verify the current process directly with the foundation before applying, as procedures may change.
This program is primarily designed for individual patients rather than nonprofit organizations. Confirm eligibility and application details through the foundation’s official materials.