PCMA is the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), advocating for policies and practices that lower prescription drug costs, increase access to medications, and advance patient-centered pharmacy benefits.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association’s recent grantmaking is defined by a split between policy-facing political giving and support for pharmacy-benefit research. The largest recent grant in the record is $1,000,000 to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Inc for operating support, showing that the association’s dollars can move at a very large scale when it chooses. Alongside that, it has repeatedly supported its own foundation for academic research on medical care, including grants of $550,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in both 2024 and 2025. That research line fits the organization’s broader mission as the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers, with stated interest in prescription drug costs, access to medications, and patient-centered pharmacy benefits. The grant history also shows recurring support for political and advocacy organizations, including state and national committees, rather than a single charitable niche. Because recipients are all in the United States, the giving pattern is domestic and policy-oriented, with a clear emphasis on prescription-drug and pharmacy-benefit issues as well as election-related giving.
In medical-care research, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association supported its own foundation with $550,000 in 2023 and $100,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for academic research on medical care. That pattern aligns with its active grant programs for independent, non-partisan research in the U.S. prescription drug and pharmacy benefits space. The foundation’s stated research themes include prescription drug policy, pharmacy benefits, generic drug competition, and public-facing reports. Beyond research, the organization also funds political and advocacy activity. It gave $50,000 to Jobs First Coalition in 2024 for political giving, and $45,000 to Republican State Leadership Committee in 2023 for political contribution. Smaller grants also went to state party and legislative committees, indicating support for policy-influencing organizations rather than direct services.
Typical grants are tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $9,500, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. The distribution is heavily skewed by a handful of much larger awards, especially the $1,000,000 grant in 2025. Recipients also appear across multiple years, including the association’s own foundation and several political organizations that received support in more than one year. The organization is a trade association, not a family foundation, and it both makes grants and engages in political giving. Its research programs accept unsolicited applications.
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$26.6M
$54.2M
$55.2M
Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
About 13% of grants go to recipients in NJ.
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Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based, with 55 grants in the United States. The top giving state by recipient count is Nevada, while 10% of grants go to recipients in Washington, DC, the headquarters city. Recent recipient cities include Washington, DC; Brookfield, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Phoenix, Arizona; and Boston, Massachusetts. The pattern is national, with awards spread across multiple states rather than concentrated only near headquarters.
It funds independent, non-partisan research on the U.S. prescription drug and pharmacy benefits space, including prescription drug policy research, pharmacy benefits research, generic drug competition, data acquisition for public-facing reports, and medical-care research through its foundation grants.
Yes. Both active grant programs say they accept unsolicited applications from academic researchers and non-profit organizations for research related to prescription drugs or pharmacy benefits.
The grant-size distribution is centered near $10,000: the 25th percentile is $9,500, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000.
No. The geographic scope of giving is national, and all recent grant recipients in the dataset are in the United States.
Yes. The record shows recurring support for its own foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and multiple repeat awards to the same political organizations across different years, including Jobs First Coalition and several Wisconsin legislative committees.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Pharmaceutical Care Management Association that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants should be academic researchers or non-profit organizations proposing independent, non-partisan research projects related to the U.S. prescription drug or pharmacy benefits space.
Deadline: No deadline stated; inquiries may be sent to the PCMA Foundation for consideration.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PCMA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE |
| JOBS FIRST COALITION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION | OLYMPIA, WA | $10,300 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| MIKE MCGUIRE FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| FRIENDS FOR KATHY HOCHUL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| GOPAC | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| WOMEN IN CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| DR AKILAH WEBER FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2024 | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,500 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| JOHN F MCKEON FOR SENATE | WEST ORANGE, NJ | $5,200 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| NEW JERSEY SENATE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY | LINDEN, NJ | $5,200 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| ELECTION FUND OF CRAIG COUGHLIN | FORDS, NJ | $5,200 | 2025 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| PCMA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE |
| JOBS FIRST COALITION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $50,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| FRIENDS OF RANDY FINE | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $15,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| NEVADA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE VICTORY FUND | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| BILL LEE INAUGURAL | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,500 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| ELECTION FUND OF JOSEPH VITALE | WOODBRIDGE, NJ | $6,200 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| EFO HERB CONAWAY FOR ASSEMBLY | PALMYRA, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| DIMAIO FOR ASSEMBLY | HACKETTSTOWN, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| NELLIE POU FOR SENATE | PATERSON, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| ANTHONY BUCCO FOR SENATE | SUCCASUNNA, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | POLITICAL GIVING |
| PCMA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $550,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE |
| REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE | WASHINGTON, DC | $45,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| HEALEY DRISCOLL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| JOBS FIRST COALITION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $25,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| COALITION FOR A STRONGER WEST VIRGINIA | BENWOOD, WV | $20,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WISCONSIN VALUES | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW JERSEY SENATE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY | LINDEN, NJ | $14,400 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | PARAMUS, NJ | $14,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| ARIZONA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | PHOENIX, AZ | $14,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| MONTANA REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | HELENA, MT | $13,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | MADISON, WI | $12,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| ONE MINNESOTA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | SAINT PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| THE WYOMING INAUGURATION COMMITTEE | CHEYENNE, WY | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| DEWINE HUSTED INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| RPA 2023 INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| GEORGIA HOUSE REPUBLICAN TRUST | MONROE, GA | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE BUILDING FUND | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
| WOMEN IN POWER (WIP PAC) | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION |
TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE INC
$1,000,000OPERATING SUPPORT
PCMA FOUNDATION
$100,000SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE
REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$12,000POLITICAL GIVING
COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE
$12,000POLITICAL GIVING
THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION
$10,300POLITICAL GIVING
MIKE MCGUIRE FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
FRIENDS FOR KATHY HOCHUL
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
GOPAC
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
DR AKILAH WEBER FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2024
$5,500POLITICAL GIVING
JOHN F MCKEON FOR SENATE
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
NEW JERSEY SENATE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
ELECTION FUND OF CRAIG COUGHLIN
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
PCMA FOUNDATION
$100,000SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE
FRIENDS OF RANDY FINE
$20,000POLITICAL GIVING
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
$15,000POLITICAL GIVING
COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE
$12,000POLITICAL GIVING
REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$12,000POLITICAL GIVING
NEVADA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE VICTORY FUND
$10,000POLITICAL GIVING
BILL LEE INAUGURAL
$7,500POLITICAL GIVING
ELECTION FUND OF JOSEPH VITALE
$6,200POLITICAL GIVING
EFO HERB CONAWAY FOR ASSEMBLY
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
DIMAIO FOR ASSEMBLY
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
NELLIE POU FOR SENATE
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
ANTHONY BUCCO FOR SENATE
$5,200POLITICAL GIVING
PCMA FOUNDATION
$550,000SUPPORT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CARE
REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
$45,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
HEALEY DRISCOLL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$25,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
COALITION FOR A STRONGER WEST VIRGINIA
$20,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$15,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
WISCONSIN VALUES
$15,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
NEW JERSEY SENATE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY
$14,400POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$14,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
ARIZONA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
$14,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
MONTANA REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$13,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
COMMITTEE TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SENATE
$12,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
$12,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
ONE MINNESOTA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
THE WYOMING INAUGURATION COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
DEWINE HUSTED INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
RPA 2023 INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
GEORGIA HOUSE REPUBLICAN TRUST
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
2023 SOUTH CAROLINA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE BUILDING FUND
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION
WOMEN IN POWER (WIP PAC)
$10,000POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION