BMS Community Giving

What does the Community Giving program fund?
We take pride in being a good global citizen. It is at the heart of who we are, what we do and how we do it. To strengthen the communities where we live and work we support a number of initiatives that align with our mission:
Address unmet medical need in the Community to improve patient care, support and education; and to encourage and support healthy behaviors.
Foster student interest in STEM education, and STEM-related careers. Support focuses on under-served populations.
Helping People in Need – Support programs that provide marginalized populations with essential resources to help address basic human needs, such as food, medical services and shelter.
The Community Giving Program prefers to support programs that have a direct impact on communities, rather than support of fundraising galas.
Who can apply for community giving?
Our Community Giving Program accepts applications from IRS-qualified 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations with Missions and programs that are consistent with BMS’ Community Giving areas of interest, and which serve communities in the United States where our employees live and work. Tax-exempt organizations, including hospitals, government institutions and schools that serve our local communities are also eligible to apply.
What is the submission process for Community Giving?
We accept requests year-round that are submitted using the Letter of Request through the BMS. For all Community giving applications, we strongly urge you to submit your application at least 8 weeks prior to the required commitment date. Funding decisions are communicated via email to recipient organizations from the Corporate Giving Department. The BMS Corporate Giving Department will contact you if additional information is required.