Funding Overview:

Ethicon supports charitable causes through the Ethicon Charitable Contributions Fund, which is managed by the Ethicon Charitable Contribution Committee. The Fund supports efforts focused on:

• Somerset/Hunterdon Counties of New Jersey. Ethicon’s headquarters are located in Somerville, NJ and as such it seeks to support charitable interests in this local community. The Fund will consider charitable requests serving the disabled, youth at risk, and civic endeavors. Requests for Healthcare and Basic needs in Somerset/Hunterdon counties should be directed to the Johnson & Johnson Somerset County Healthcare and Basic Need Fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey. Ethicon and other Johnson & Johnson companies based in Somerset/Hunterdon counties jointly contribute to this fund. More details can be found at www.cfnj.org
• Therapeutic Areas of Care Aligned to Our Business. We will consider charitable requests from U.S. organizations that improve care in general surgery, trauma care, reconstructive surgery, gynecology and otolaryngology. Programs should be targeted to meet the needs of underserved populations.

Application Guidelines:

If you have a request for funding that falls within the above listed guidelines, we encourage you to submit a request to the Ethicon fund. All applicants must have 501 (c) 3 status under the Internal Revenue Code.

Proposals must be received by Friday, March 30 to be considered for funding in 2012. Applicants will be notified in writing of approval or decline.

Limitations:

Ethicon does not extend cash contributions for:

• Individuals. Contributions are made only to qualified non-profit organizations.
• Trips or tours.
• Political, fraternal or athletic groups.
• Sectarian and religious organizations that do not serve the general public on a nondenominational basis.
• Building campaigns or endowments of any kind.
• Multi-year commitments for appeals for unrestricted funds.
   

Application Requirements:

If you feel your request falls within these guidelines, you are invited to submit an online application for a cash contribution. Before beginning the online application you should be aware of the following important requirements:

• Your organization’s most recent audited financial statement
• List of board of directors or trustees. This list should only include name, title, and employer affiliation. (Do not include personal information such as address, phone number, etc.)
• Line item project budget
• Statement of non-discrimination in regard to employment practices
• Statement of non-discrimination in regard to population served
   

Apply Online:

By clicking on the links below, you will leave www.ethicon.com.

Use this link only if you are creating a new application.

Use this link only if you are returning to complete an application in-progress.

Questions? Please email Ethicon Corporate Communications at loleyni2@its.jnj.com.