Amgen U.S. Non-Healthcare Donations and Sponsorships
Charitable Donations and Sponsorships for Humanitarian, Social, Education, and Community Programs
Amgen’s U.S. Non-Healthcare Donations and Sponsorships program supports charitable programs and fundraising events focused on humanitarian, social, education, and community needs. Funding is generally focused on programs that provide nationwide support within the United States or directly serve designated Amgen communities.
Organization: Amgen
Support Type: Charitable donations and sponsorships
Geographic Focus: Nationwide U.S. programs and select Amgen communities
Application Type: Primarily invitation-based, with limited unsolicited requests considered
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About the Funder
Amgen is a biotechnology company with a commitment to supporting healthy people and strong communities. Through its community investment efforts, Amgen provides charitable donations and sponsorships to nonprofit and public-sector organizations addressing humanitarian, social, education, and community needs.
This specific giving pathway is for non-healthcare charitable donations and sponsorships. Organizations that are members of the U.S. healthcare community should review Amgen’s separate U.S. Healthcare Donation process.
What This Program Supports
Amgen Charitable Donations and Sponsorships support:
Humanitarian Programs
Programs that address essential community needs and improve quality of life.
Social Programs
Community-based efforts that support individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
Education Programs
Initiatives that expand access to learning opportunities and educational resources.
Community Programs
Projects and events that strengthen communities, especially in areas where Amgen has a presence.
Fundraising Events
Eligible charitable fundraising events may be considered through this sponsorship and donation pathway.
Geographic Focus
Amgen considers requests that either provide nationwide support within the United States or directly serve one of the following Amgen communities:
Ventura County, California
Central Ohio
Deerfield, Illinois
Greater Boston Area, Middlesex and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Louisville, Kentucky
Rhode Island
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Tampa, Florida
Wake County, North Carolina
Eligible Organizations
Amgen considers the following types of organizations for non-healthcare donations and sponsorships:
501(c)(3) Public Charities
Nonprofit organizations recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt public charities under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Puerto Rico Charitable Organizations
Organizations qualified as tax-exempt charitable organizations under section 1101.01(4) of the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code.
U.S.-Based Governmental Organizations
Governmental organizations may be eligible when the funding supports a charitable, educational, scientific, or literary purpose.
Important Eligibility Note
Amgen’s non-healthcare donation and sponsorship funding is made exclusively to organizations that are not members of the U.S. healthcare community.
Organizations that are part of the U.S. healthcare community should use Amgen’s separate healthcare donation process.
Invitation-Based Funding
Nearly all Amgen Charitable Donation and Sponsorship funding is made by invitation. Amgen states that it is only able to consider and fulfill a limited number of unsolicited requests each year.
Unsolicited requests are reviewed only periodically during the year, so applicants should plan well in advance.
Funding Amounts
Amgen does not publish a standard award amount for this program. Donation and sponsorship amounts likely vary based on the request type, geography served, charitable purpose, and available funding.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timing: Requests should be submitted at least 3 months before the required funding date
📅 Review Timing: Unsolicited requests are reviewed periodically during the year
📅 Late Requests: Requests submitted with less than 3 months of lead time may be reviewed at Amgen’s discretion, but a decision may not be made in time
Because most funding is invitation-based, organizations should not assume that unsolicited requests will be reviewed immediately.
Application / Request Process
Applicants submit requests through Amgen’s online charitable donation or sponsorship request system.
The online application requires information including:
Contact Information
Full name
Title
Telephone number
Email address
Organization Information
Organization name
Address
Mission statement
Request Information
Project title
Requested amount
Type of support
Primary geography served
Proposed use of funds
Letter demonstrating tax-exempt status
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Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity may be a fit for nonprofits and eligible public-sector organizations that:
Serve one of Amgen’s designated communities
Operate programs with nationwide U.S. reach
Focus on humanitarian, social, education, or community needs
Are seeking charitable donation or sponsorship support
Are not members of the U.S. healthcare community
Can apply at least 3 months before funding is needed
Because Amgen notes that nearly all funding is made by invitation, this opportunity may be strongest for organizations with a clear geographic connection to Amgen communities, strong program alignment, and enough lead time for periodic review.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Primarily invitation-based; limited unsolicited requests considered
Typical Lead Time: Apply at least 3 months before funds are needed
Funding Amount: Not publicly specified
Best Suited For: Non-healthcare nonprofits and eligible governmental organizations serving Amgen communities or providing nationwide U.S. support
Geographic Priority: Nationwide U.S. programs or designated Amgen communities
Special Note: Healthcare community organizations should use Amgen’s separate U.S. Healthcare Donation process
