Amgen Foundation

Amgen Foundation is a philanthropic organization established by Amgen, a leading biotechnology company, to support science education and healthcare initiatives around the world, in collaboration with organizations such as American Red Cross, United Way, and World Health Organization. The foundation's efforts are focused on improving health outcomes and increasing access to medical care for underserved populations, working closely with hospitals, research institutions, and community health centers. Through its programs and partnerships, the Amgen Foundation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of people affected by diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders, with support from National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and World Bank. The foundation's work is guided by a commitment to corporate social responsibility and a vision for a healthier, more equitable world, as outlined by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and World Economic Forum.

Overview

The Amgen Foundation is a key component of Amgen's corporate social responsibility strategy, which emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and supporting initiatives that improve public health and education, in partnership with organizations such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation's programs and initiatives are designed to address some of the most pressing healthcare challenges facing communities around the world, including access to care, health disparities, and health workforce development, with input from American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and National Academy of Medicine. By supporting innovative research, education and training programs, and community-based initiatives, the Amgen Foundation aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by serious diseases, such as oncology patients treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and National Cancer Institute. The foundation's work is informed by the expertise of leading researchers and healthcare professionals from institutions such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and University of California, San Francisco.

History

The Amgen Foundation was established in 1991 by Amgen, which was founded in 1980 by George Rathmann, Bill Bowes, and Frank Callahan, with early support from Venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins and New Enterprise Associates. Since its inception, the foundation has provided funding and support to a wide range of non-profit organizations, research institutions, and community groups, including American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and Lung Cancer Research Foundation. Over the years, the foundation has evolved to address emerging healthcare needs and priorities, such as global health security, pandemic preparedness, and health equity, in collaboration with World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health. Today, the Amgen Foundation is recognized as a leading philanthropic organization in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for strategic grantmaking and collaborative partnerships, similar to Pfizer Foundation, Merck Foundation, and Johnson & Johnson Foundation.

Mission_and_Goals

The Amgen Foundation's mission is to improve health outcomes and increase access to quality healthcare for people around the world, with a focus on underserved populations and disadvantaged communities, in alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and World Health Organization Global Health Security Agenda. The foundation's goals are to support innovative research and education initiatives that address some of the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders, with input from National Cancer Institute, American Heart Association, and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. By providing funding and resources to non-profit organizations, research institutions, and community groups, the Amgen Foundation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of people affected by serious diseases, such as patients treated at Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The foundation's work is guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and social responsibility, as outlined by Council on Foundations and Independent Sector.

Programs_and_Initiatives

The Amgen Foundation supports a wide range of programs and initiatives that address healthcare needs and priorities around the world, including Amgen Scholars, Amgen Biotech Experience, and Amgen Foundation Grants, with partnerships with organizations such as National Science Foundation, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The foundation's programs are designed to support innovative research, education and training, and community-based initiatives that improve health outcomes and increase access to quality healthcare, with input from Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. For example, the Amgen Foundation has supported research initiatives at University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as community health programs at American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities USA. The foundation has also partnered with leading healthcare organizations, such as American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, and National Association of Community Health Centers, to support health workforce development and health systems strengthening initiatives.

Grants_and_Donations

The Amgen Foundation provides grants and donations to support non-profit organizations, research institutions, and community groups that share its mission and goals, with a focus on strategic grantmaking and collaborative partnerships, similar to Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation's grants and donations support a wide range of initiatives, including research studies, education and training programs, and community-based projects, with partnerships with organizations such as National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and World Health Organization. For example, the Amgen Foundation has provided funding to support cancer research at National Cancer Institute, heart disease research at American Heart Association, and neurological disorder research at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The foundation has also supported global health initiatives at World Health Organization, UNICEF, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as disaster relief efforts at American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities USA.

Leadership_and_Governance

The Amgen Foundation is led by a team of experienced professionals who are committed to the foundation's mission and goals, with oversight from Amgen's board of directors, which includes Robert A. Bradway, R. Sanders Williams, and François Nader. The foundation's leadership team is responsible for developing and implementing the foundation's strategic plan, as well as managing the foundation's grants and donations, with input from advisory board members such as Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Dr. Margaret Hamburg. The Amgen Foundation is also governed by a board of trustees that includes representatives from Amgen, as well as independent experts in philanthropy, healthcare, and education, such as Dr. Harvey Fineberg, Dr. Mark McClellan, and Dr. Rebecca Rimel. The foundation's governance structure is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and stewardship of the foundation's resources, in accordance with Council on Foundations and Independent Sector guidelines.