What Amgen Foundation does

The Amgen Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic organization established in 1990 and wholly funded by its parent company, Amgen, a major publicly traded biotechnology company. The foundation's mission is to advance excellence in science education and to inspire the next generation of innovators, operating as a grantmaking and program-delivery vehicle rather than a revenue-generating business. Its work is organized around three flagship science-education programs: LabXchange (a free online virtual learning platform), the Amgen Biotech Experience (a hands-on lab program that equips high school teachers with research-grade biotechnology equipment and training), and the Amgen Scholars Program (an undergraduate research internship pipeline hosted at prestigious global universities, with 5,800+ alumni since 2007). Beyond science education, the foundation runs Community Grants in U.S. and Puerto Rican communities, an Employee Engagement volunteer program, and Disaster Relief support, bringing cumulative giving to over $500 million since 1990, including $300+ million directed to science education specifically.

The foundation's technology footprint is limited to LabXchange and program-specific websites — it does not develop or license proprietary technology in the commercial sense. Its "products" are educational programs and grants rather than software or services sold in a market; all programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with no pricing models, subscription fees, or revenue from program delivery. The foundation's customers are science teachers, undergraduate scholars, high school students, and community organizations, with particular emphasis on underrepresented groups in STEM. Revenue derives entirely from corporate contributions by Amgen; no independent revenue streams, endowment income, or third-party funding are disclosed.

The foundation's go-to-market is community-led and partnership-based rather than sales-driven. Programs are distributed through university partnerships (Amgen Scholars), school district partnerships (Amgen Biotech Experience), nonprofit grants (museums, community organizations such as kidSTREAM), and the global LabXchange platform. Marketing and communications rely on the foundation's own website, press releases, partner networks, and Amgen's corporate communications channels. Notable recent activity includes the 2026 grand opening of kidSTREAM Children's Museum in Camarillo, California, supported by a $2 million combined contribution from Amgen and the Amgen Foundation, and ongoing hands-on biotech lab delivery through the University of Rhode Island.

Name

Amgen Foundation

Legal name

Amgen Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://amgeninspires.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Amgen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic arm of Amgen, established in 1990, that advances science education through three flagship programs — LabXchange (virtual learning), the Amgen Biotech Experience (high school lab equipment and training), and the Amgen Scholars Program (undergraduate research at top universities) — serving students, teachers, and communities with $500M+ in cumulative giving.

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Headquarters

HQ city

California City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grantmaking: The Amgen Foundation is funded by Amgen (its parent company) and distributes grants to nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to science education and community impact. Revenue is derived entirely from corporate contributions, not from product sales or service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amgen Foundation funds and delivers science education programs for students, teachers, and communities. Its flagship offerings include LabXchange (a free virtual science learning platform), the Amgen Biotech Experience (hands-on biotechnology lab equipment and training for high school teachers), and the Amgen Scholars Program (paid undergraduate research internships at prestigious universities worldwide). The foundation also awards community grants and supports disaster relief through nonprofit partnerships in U.S. and Puerto Rican communities.

Product overview

The Amgen Foundation operates as a unified science education initiative offering three core programs: LabXchange (a free online virtual learning platform), the Amgen Biotech Experience (hands-on lab equipment and training for teachers), and the Amgen Scholars Program (undergraduate research internships at prestigious institutions). These are complemented by Community Grants, Employee Engagement, and Disaster Relief programs, all funded by over $500 million in total giving since 1990.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LabXchange: A free online science education platform providing virtual learning opportunities
• Amgen Biotech Experience
• Amgen Scholars Program

Products and services

• LabXchange A free online science learning platform that delivers virtual lab experiences, simulations, and curated educational content to students and teachers globally.
• Amgen Biotech Experience A hands-on biotechnology education program that supplies high school science teachers with research-grade lab equipment, curriculum resources, and professional development training to deliver biotech experiments to students.
• Amgen Scholars Program An undergraduate research internship program that places students at prestigious universities worldwide to conduct cutting-edge science research alongside leading faculty.
• Community Grants A grantmaking program that awards funding to nonprofit organizations in U.S. and Puerto Rican communities to support science education and community impact initiatives.
• Disaster Relief A humanitarian support program that provides grants and Amgen employee volunteer resources to communities impacted by natural disasters and emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,800+ undergraduate scholars completed research at prestigious institutions since 2007
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• kidSTREAM Children's MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026The Amgen Foundation contributed $2 million combined with Amgen to support the grand opening of kidSTREAM Children's Museum in Camarillo, California. The museum, spanning 21,000 square feet, provides early childhood STREAM-focused educational experiences for Ventura County families.
• University of Rhode Island (URI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURI partners with the Amgen Foundation to deliver hands-on biotechnology labs to high school classrooms across Rhode Island. The program provides equipment, training, and curriculum resources to enable teachers to conduct biotech experiments with students.
• Dedicated Nonprofits and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Amgen Foundation works with dedicated nonprofits and universities to offer hands-on and virtual learning opportunities in science education. Programs include LabXchange (virtual), Amgen Biotech Experience (hands-on labs), and Amgen Scholars Program (undergraduate research).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute: A large, well-endowed biomedical research and science education organization that funds undergraduate research, teacher training, and science literacy programs. Highly comparable to Amgen Foundation's Scholars, Biotech Experience, and broader science education remit, but operates at materially larger scale and across a broader biomedical remit.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: One of the world's largest philanthropic foundations, with substantial grantmaking across global health, education, and science. Comparable to Amgen Foundation as a peer in science- and education-focused grantmaking, but at vastly greater scale and with broader mission scope.
• Wellcome Trust: A major UK-headquartered charitable foundation funding science research, science education, and public engagement. Comparable peer for science-education grantmaking and research-talent pipelines, though with a stronger UK/global health orientation than Amgen Foundation.
• Simons Foundation: A major private foundation funding scientific research and STEM/mathematics education, including teacher development and student programs. Comparable to Amgen Foundation in targeting science research opportunities and teacher/student enrichment, though with a stronger math and basic-research orientation.

Direct peers

• Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: A foundation that funds STEM education, public understanding of science, and undergraduate research opportunities. Directly comparable to Amgen Foundation in combining science education grantmaking with support for early-career researchers.
• Bayer Foundation: The corporate philanthropic arm of Bayer, funding life-sciences education, STEM teacher programs, and young-researcher grants. Closely comparable to Amgen Foundation as a corporate-foundation peer focused on life-sciences and STEM education pipelines.
• Genentech Foundation: The corporate philanthropic arm of Genentech (a biotech company, like Amgen), funding science education and community health programs. Closely analogous to Amgen Foundation in being a biotech corporate foundation focused on STEM education and community impact.
• Pfizer Foundation: The corporate philanthropic arm of Pfizer, funding global health, STEM education, and community programs. Directly comparable to Amgen Foundation as a large-pharma corporate foundation investing in science education and community grantmaking.
• Biogen Foundation: The corporate philanthropic arm of Biogen, funding STEM access programs, particularly for underrepresented students in life sciences. Closely analogous to Amgen Foundation as a biotech corporate foundation with a life-sciences STEM access mission.

Emerging players

• Regeneron Science Talent Search (Society for Science): A nonprofit that runs premier high-school STEM competitions and talent identification programs. Comparable to Amgen Scholars and Biotech Experience as a science-talent pipeline, though focused on competition rather than research internships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmgenFoundation

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments3 records

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