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Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc

Advocacy & Civil Rights Rahway, NJ EIN 010575520 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a advocacy organization based in RAHWAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 billion. EIN: 010575520.

Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Foundation type
Private operating foundation (other)
NTEE code
T210
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T210
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Rahway, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 010575520. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1.9B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is located in Rahway, NJ, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc has $1.9B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private operating foundation (other). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a advocacy organization based in RAHWAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 billion. EIN: 010575520. Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $1.9B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010575520, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Paula Kara
Assistant Secretary - Tax

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

GA
Gary A H•••••••••
SVP Tax
HE
Henningsen G••• A
SVP Tax
JE
Jerome M••••••••••
SVP Tax
PA
Paula K•••
Assistant Secretary - Tax
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

How Much Is Isentress Without Insurance? - GoodRx
Apr 2026
www.goodrx.com
How Merck turned its wonder drug into a blockbuster — and priced out cancer patients worldwide - International Consortiu
Apr 2026
www.icij.org
Merck Expands Its Patient Assistance Program To Allow More People To Receive Its Medicines For Free - CSRwire
Feb 2026
csrwire.com
Do You Know How Much the Gardasil Vaccine Costs? - Verywell Health
Sep 2025
www.verywellhealth.com
Form filed
$1912.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available again, HHS officials say - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Aug 2024
abc11.com
Isentress cost 2026: Coupons and more - Medical News Today
Jul 2024
www.medicalnewstoday.com
Form filed
$1952.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Are COVID Treatments Like Paxlovid Still Free? - AARP
Nov 2023
www.aarp.org
6 ways to save on Januvia - GoodRx
Jun 2023
www.goodrx.com
Form filed
$1704.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1459.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1582.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Elaine Eisen, CORBETT WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS - Pharmaceutical Executive
Aug 2020
www.pharmexec.com
Form filed
$1460.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$566.7M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$460.4M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA
Merck Receives Accelerated Approval of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), the First FDA-Approved Anti-PD-1 Therapy - MultiVu
Sep 2014
www.multivu.com
Form filed
$686.8M revenue
FY2013
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$520.5M revenue
FY2012
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc This page 62 $1.9 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc

What is Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc?
Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a advocacy & civil rights private operating foundation (other) based in Rahway, United States. Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc is a advocacy organization based in RAHWAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 billion. EIN: 010575520.
Who leads Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc?
Paula Kara serves as Assistant Secretary - Tax.
Where is Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc located?
Headquartered in Rahway, United States.
What is Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc trustworthy?
Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Merck Patient Assistance Program Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010575520.