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Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program

The Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program (PVP) is designed to encourage volunteerism and to recognize the outstanding volunteer efforts of Pfizer employee and retirees. Through the program, Pfizer employees and retirees may apply for grants to charitable organizations in which they actively and regularly volunteer. Volunteers may request one $1,000 grant for one organization each year. The maximum amount an eligible organization may receive from the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program in any given year is $5,000.

In 2002, over 1,500 Pfizer employees and retirees participated in the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program; volunteering with over 1000 organizations across the country.

The Foundation supported these efforts by donating over $1.6 million in grants - helping to make each community a better place to live and work.

Eligibility requirements:
The participant must volunteer at least six hours per month for at least six months before requesting a grant. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public school or public library. Organizations must be located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

How to Apply to the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program

Examples of eligible organizations include public and private schools, education-related organizations, health-related organizations, hospitals, hospices, agencies for the elderly or children, museums and performing arts groups. To apply, please click here for an application form.

Eligible participants include regular full-time or regular part-time U.S. employees, retirees, and headquarters foreign residents of Pfizer Inc or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. New employees are eligible six months from their first day of active employment w Pfizer.

Please complete Section A of the PVP Form and forward it to your chosen organization. The non-profit will complete Section B and forward the form to the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program, P.O. Box 2072, Princeton, NJ 08543-2072. Application review will take approximately ten business days, with payments made monthly.

Do not use an old form; the application may be delayed. If you cannot print the form, please call our volunteer service number at (888) 782-3048 to obtain one. For grants to be made in the current calendar year, they must be received by the processing center no l suggest that the applicant complete their section of the application and forward it to the organization n later than October 1. Applications received after November 30 will be processed for the following year.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program

How long does it take to process my application?
Upon receipt of a complete application, approved grants are issued monthly.

How do I check the status of my application?
You may check with the processing center either by e-mail - pvp@easymatch.com or by calling (888) 782-3048.

How much is the grant?
All grants are $1,000.

Who is eligible to apply for a PVP grant?
Eligible participants include full-time or part-time U.S.-based employees and retirees of Pfizer Inc.

Can I apply for a grant for more than one organization?
No, only one grant application per organization.

Is my spouse eligible?
No, eligible participants include regular full-time or regular part-time U.S.employees, retirees, and headquarters foreign residents of Pfizer Inc or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. New employees are eligible six months from their first day of active employment with Pfizer.

Where do I get the form?
See the “how to apply” section above for instructions on completeing the form. You may also call the processing center at 888-782-3048.

How can I find out if my organization is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt?
You can ask them; you may call the processing center and inquire or you are welcome to visit www.guidestar.org or www.irs.gov and type in the name of your organization.

What are some examples of eligible organizations?
Examples of organizations that are eligible for to receive PVP grants: schools, health related organizations, such as American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association, American Lung Association, etc., Libraries, Little Leagues, Tutoring programs outside of Pfizer, Literacy Programs, Shelters.

Is there a maximum an organization may receive from the Program?
Yes, an organization cannot receive more than $5,000 from the Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program in any one year.

Is there a deadline?
Yes, November 30 of each year.