The Pfizer Foundation Inc
The Pfizer Foundation Inc is a charitable organization established by Pfizer Inc as a separate legal entity with distinct legal restrictions. Based in New York City, the Foundation was incorporated in 1953 in Brooklyn, NY and has been tax-exempt since March 1955. The Foundation operates as an independent philanthropic organization focused on global health and community impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$255.3M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$23.2M
-49.1% YoY
Grant Count
9,306
-15.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-39.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To help build healthier communities around the world by investing in locally led organizations and applying a community-centered approach. The Foundation aims to promote access to quality health care, nurture innovation, and support the community involvement of Pfizer colleagues.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Health care access and health care administration
- Vaccine-preventable illness and communicable disease control
- HIV and AIDS
- Respiratory system diseases
- Cancers
- Reproductive health care and family planning
- Public health
- Education and higher education
- Women and girls' issues
- Disaster management and disaster relief
- Community health care and patient social services
- International development
Grantmaking
The Foundation provides funding and resources to local and international organizations that expand and improve global health strategies. Recent grantmaking initiatives include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds initiatives across numerous U.S. states and cities, with geographic focus areas including Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and 33 additional states and territories. The Foundation also supports international organizations globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $255,366,549
- 2010 Grantmaking: Nearly $22 million in grants and employee matching gifts to non-governmental organizations around the world
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $255,288,291 | $255,366,549 | $256,390,731 |
| Revenue | $17,119,809 | $17,676,677 | $37,938,846 |
| Expenses | $30,321,913 | $49,591,716 | $52,088,243 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $24,539,754 | $47,286,305 | $52,065,508 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,219,093 | $187,635 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $12,445,661 | $12,839,279 | $13,146,828 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
54 open opportunities from The Pfizer Foundation Inc
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care for AIAN and NHPI Individuals Grant
THE PFIZER FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Addressing HCP Knowledge Gaps in Baseline Assessments for Adults with Ulcerative Colitis Starting S1P Receptor Modulator Therapy Grant
THE PFIZER FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Care
THE PFIZER FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Darren Back: Executive Director
- Caroline Roan: President
Key personnel do not receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARREN BACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 9 | — |
| CAROLINE ROAN | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JULIA WU | SECRETARY | 21 | — |
| BRIAN BYALA | TREASURER | 3.38 | — |
| ALBERT BOURLA | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| SALLY SUSMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| PAYAL SAHNI | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM C STEERE JR | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AAMIR MALIK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AIDA HABTEZION | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID DENTON | DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/2023) | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced multiple grant initiatives in recent years:
The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on Strengt**2025 Cancer Care Grants:** Announced 2025 grant recipients driving innovative solutions in cancer care
Pfizer Announces 2025 Grant Recipients Driving Innovative Solutions in Cancer**Breast Cancer Initiative:** Supporting Jhpiego and Partners In Health to explore and scale community- and country-led efforts to advance timely breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care in Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania
Pfizer Announces 2025 Grant Recipients Driving Innovative Solutions in Cancer**Infectious Disease Programs:** Invested in community-based solutions to combat infectious diseases, with 19 programs supported in partnership with Direct Relief to improve infectious disease care in the United States
The Pfizer Foundation Invests in Community-Based Solutions to Combat the**Health Systems Strengthening:** Announced 20 grants focused on strengthening health systems to combat infectious diseases
The Pfizer Foundation Announces 20 Grants Focused on StrengtData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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