Founded in 1943, the McKesson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporate foundation committed to improving health outcomes for all. It aims to eliminate barriers to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities in North America. Through strategic giving, it supports efforts to address health equity.
The grant program of the McKesson Foundation emphasizes three strategic pillars to guide its contributions towards societal improvement: Reducing the Burden of Cancer, Preparing Tomorrow's Healthcare Workforce, and Accelerating Crisis Response. These pillars focus on prevention and treatment of cancer, boosting underrepresented groups in healthcare professions, and enhancing the capacity for crisis response. The program supports a variety of initiatives such as cancer education, early detection, financial assistance for vulnerable patients, increasing diversity among healthcare providers, preparing students for healthcare careers, and aiding in disaster relief and recovery. Through these efforts, the foundation seeks to tackle socio-economic barriers to healthcare, enhance diversity in the medical field, and mitigate the impacts of crises on communities.