Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) operating foundation based in New York City that provides free Pfizer medicines to uninsured, underinsured, and economically disadvantaged patients in need. The foundation administers patient assistance through Pfizer RxPathways, a joint program of Pfizer, Inc. and the Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+38.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5B
-27.5% YoY
Grant Count
45
+36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32.9M
-46.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides Pfizer medicines to uninsured, underinsured, and economically disadvantaged patients in need through health centers, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
Primary Programs
Patient Assistance Program
Provides free Pfizer medicines to eligible patients through their doctor's office or at home. Applicants must be uninsured or government insured and unable to afford their co-payment. Government insurance includes Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS/TRICARE, and VA.
Pfizer Institutional Patient Assistance Program
Provides eligible, uninsured patients with free Pfizer medicines through select federally qualified health centers, disproportionate share hospitals, and free clinics throughout the country.
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
Grant Range
** $237,000
Average Grant
** $237,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates across the United States, with documented activity in: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and additional states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $9,377,757
- Total Revenue: $1,515,925,015
- Total Expenses: $1,504,681,637
- Number of Employees: 0
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $6,771,644
- Total Giving: $2,040,678,841
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,377,757 | $6,771,644 | $8,081,146 |
| Revenue | $1,515,925,015 | $2,073,679,192 | $1,970,128,470 |
| Expenses | $1,504,681,637 | $2,081,989,551 | $1,991,769,970 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,504,681,637 | $2,081,989,551 | $1,991,769,970 |
| Net Investment Income | $14,462 | $12,443 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chairperson: Caroline Roan
- Executive Director: Niesha Foster
- Secretary: Jenica Stroock
All leadership listed work without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE ROAN | CHAIRPERSON | 29 | — |
| NIESHA FOSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | — |
| PATRICK CAUBEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE WALTERS-FRANCIQUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERT BRUCE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| DIEGO SACRISTAN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WALTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENICA STROOCK | SECRETARY | 32 | — |
| MICHAEL READING | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RODRIGO PUGA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| LESLIE KOBY | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| JOYL SILVA | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| MARIA RIVAS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW LEONARD | DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| DOMINICK OLIVERIO | DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has expanded its patient assistance program, doubling the income eligibility limit to benefit more patients taking Pfizer medicines. The foundation has also been involved in broader charitable initiatives, including donations to address systemic health inequities and support for nonprofit organizations working on these issues.
Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants,Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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