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All projects or programs requesting funding must be tax-exempt as described in sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(3), or 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Organizations and programs must have broad community support, a record of fiscal and administrative stability and measurable outcomes.

Generally programs must be provided in a geographic location in which Express Scripts has a facility.

Programs must be able to show a plan for continuation and sustainability beyond the initial donation.

Express Scripts makes contributions without the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or protected veteran, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.

Special consideration is given for the following types of organizations:
- Organizations that are known as thought leaders
- Organizations for which Express Scripts employees actively volunteer
- Organizations that encourage preventive care and provide health education
- Organizations that provide access to health care for children and families who are uninsured and underserved
- Organizations that support educational initiatives
- Educational programs that prepare students for careers in STEM

Express Scripts Foundation does not fund:
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex or national origin
- Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
- Fundraising activities such as benefits, charitable dinners, galas or social clubs etc.
- Athletic teams or events
- Individual needs including scholarships, sponsorships and other forms of financial aid
- Endowment funds or capital-fund drives

The Express Scripts Foundation Board meets quarterly to consider foundation grant requests. Requests must be submitted to the Express Scripts Foundation through the online system by the submission deadline for each grant cycle.

2019, Q1
Submission deadline: February 28
Review timeline: March

2019, Q2
Submission deadline: May 31
Review timeline: June

2019, Q3
Submission deadline: August 31
Review timeline: September

2019, Q4
Submission deadline: November 30
Review timeline: December

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