GSK is honoring 20 nonprofits for their outstanding contributions to improving health in
the Triangle (North Carolina) and Greater Philadelphia regions. The 20 IMPACT Award winners (10 per
region) are receiving $50,000 each to support their organizations’ missions to build capacity to improve
the health and welfare of individuals often underrepresented in their local communities.
To date, GSK has awarded over $14 million in unrestricted funding to local nonprofits across the two
regions that are home to its US corporate hubs. Unrestricted funding allows the nonprofits to use the
money for any purpose furthering their work.
Maya Martinez-Davis, President, US Pharmaceuticals, GSK said: “We’re pleased to provide funding to
nonprofit organizations that connect underserved communities with access to critical services like
community safety, education, employment, affordable housing, family/social support, nutrition and activity
programs. At GSK, we aim to improve health equity in the communities where we live and work through
programs like the IMPACT awards.”
The GSK IMPACT Awards will be given during a virtual ceremony at 11 am ET today.
Each year, the winners are selected by a panel of GSK and community leaders through a competitive
process. The winning nonprofits needed to demonstrate that they improve community health through
innovative ideas, measured outcomes, collaborative partnerships, accountability and racial equity.
In the Philadelphia region, the GSK IMPACT Awards are presented in collaboration with Philadelphia
Foundation (@PhilaFound).
Pedro A. Ramos, President and CEO, Philadelphia Foundation said: “We are fortunate to have a
corporate partner like GSK here in the Philadelphia region. GSK’s IMPACT Awards bring a thoughtful and
consistent approach to supporting well-run nonprofits. The flexible, general operating dollars these
IMPACT Awards provide are precious to the organizations that receive them as is the endorsement they
reflect.”
In the Triangle region, the GSK IMPACT Awards are presented in partnership with Triangle Community
Foundation (@TriComFdn).
Lori O’Keefe, CEO and President, Triangle Community Foundation said: “It’s been an honor to join
GSK in achieving our mission of a better Triangle for all residents. GSK shares our understanding and
appreciation for the nonprofits that fulfill critical needs of communities in our region that can most benefit.”
2022 GSK IMPACT Awards for the Triangle Region – Winners:
• Community Empowerment Fund
• CORA Food Pantry
• Durham Community Land Trustees
• Rebuilding Together of the Triangle
• StepUp Ministry
• Student U
• Swing Pals
• The Center for Volunteer Caregiving
• The LGBTQ Center of Durham
• White Oak Foundation
2022 GSK IMPACT Awards for Greater Philadelphia – Winners:
• Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
• Beyond Literacy
• Girls on the Run Philadelphia
• Hand2Paw Foundation
• Mitzvah Circle Foundation
• Philadelphia City Rowing
• Philadelphia VIP, Inc.
• Rock to the Future
• SeniorLAW Center
• Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead
of disease together. Find out more at gsk.com/company.
About Philadelphia Foundation
Founded in 1918, Philadelphia Foundation strengthens the economic, social and civic vitality of Greater
Philadelphia. Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and
institutions across sectors and geography, and advances civic initiatives through partnerships and
collaboration. A publicly supported foundation, the Philadelphia Foundation manages more than 1,000
charitable funds established by its donors and makes over 1,000 grants and scholarship awards each
year. To learn more, visit: https://www.philafound.org/.
About Triangle Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation is building a brighter future for everyone in the Triangle. By working with
dedicated donors and strong nonprofits, the Triangle Community Foundation is able to guide gifts in a
strategic way to fill in gaps, reduce inequities, and solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Since
1983, they have envisioned a Triangle that works together so everyone can thrive. Learn more at
www.trianglecf.org.