Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • BI Cares supports nonprofit programs that align with its goals to improve access to healthcare, enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and strengthen the human-animal bond -- all with a focus on helping the underserved.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Only programs aligned with goals above will be considered.
  • Connecticut is the geographic focus of programs the BI Cares Foundation supports.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Funding is not provided for event sponsorships.

Overview

Funder: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) - BI Cares Foundation

Boehringer Ingelheim's Strengthening Communities Grants aim to enhance the health of individuals and communities through innovative programs and financial contributions. The BI Cares Foundation focuses on improving access to healthcare, promoting STEM education, and strengthening the human-animal bond, particularly for underserved populations. Since its inception in 2001, BI Cares has donated over $37 million to support these initiatives in Connecticut. Their commitment extends through employee engagement and volunteerism to meet community needs.

Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is on a mission to improve lives around the world. We do this by developing innovative medicines and helping patients gain access to them - wherever they may be - and by supporting innovative programs that help ensure the health of individuals and communities in this and future generations.
The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation (BI Cares) is committed to improving the lives of patients and animals toward a larger goal of making healthier communities. We do this through financial contributions and donations of healthcare products and resources. The programs we support align with our goals to improve access to healthcare, enhance STEM education, and strengthen the human-animal bond with a focus on the underserved.
BI Cares works closely with our local partners to create and sustain programs that bring people together to strengthen our communities.
Since BI Cares was founded in 2001, we have donated over $37 million to support programs aligned with our goals.

Eligibility

The Foundation provides financial contributions to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.BI Cares supports nonprofit programs that align with its goals to improve access to healthcare, enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and strengthen the human-animal bond -- all with a focus on helping the underserved. Only programs aligned with goals above will be considered. Connecticut is the geographic focus of programs the BI Cares Foundation supports.

Ineligibility

Funding is not provided for event sponsorships.

What Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$1.99B
Median grant
$1.99B
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: NA, CT.
IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • STEM education
  • Community health
  • Animal rescue

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