IGEM:MIT/2008/Notebook/Fundraise/Fundraising notes

Notes on fund raising for 2008

• Invitrogen Foundation
  • Sent an exploratory email to the Invitrogen Foundation on 6/20/2008. They responded by saying that they are reconsidering the goals of their foundation. We could apply but the next review isn't until September.
• AstraZeneca
  • They fund healthcare projects, not promising.
• Biogen Idec Foundation
  • Submitted an application with their Corporate Responsibility group on 6/27.
• GlaxoSmothKline
  • The mission of their philanthropy program focuses on global healthcare. It is unlinely that we qualify.
• Merck
  • The Merck Company Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
• Infinity Pharmaceuticals
  • They don't have an formal sponsorship program. I sent an unsolicited inquiry on 6/20/2008.
• Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation
  • Sent an initial contact email using their online form on 6/20/2008.
• Schering-Plough
  • Submitted an application on 6/27.
• Genzyme
  • Submitted an application with their Community Relations on 6/28.
• Monsanto has a six month turn-around on applications.
• Millenium Pharmaceuticals focuses on patient education and cancer treatment.
• Abbott
  • The Abbott fund focuses on geographical areas directly around Abbott facilities.
• National Starch Food Innovation division (They have a plant genetics group, not clear if they have a philanthropy program yet)
  • sent an initial contact email using their online form on 7/6/08.
  • phone call made in late July; fund raising letter sent on 8/8/08
• American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc.
  • sent inquiry email on 7/6/08
  • phone call made in late July; fund raising letter sent on 8/8/08