Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $4,039,759 (tax year 2023, from 990-PF "Contributions, gifts, grants paid")
- Grant Range: Based on recent 990-PF records, $15,000–$1,300,000
- Geographic Focus: Based on recent 990-PF records, recent giving has been concentrated in international programmes (primarily ophthalmology education in developing countries) with some support in California, New York, and Washington
- Application Method: Invitation-only
- Number of Grants: 25 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: $161,590 (tax year 2023)
- Total Assets: $6,023,111 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
Phone: (949) 547-2781
Address: PO Box 9410, Avon, CO 81620-9410
The foundation does not have a public website.
Funding Priorities
- Ophthalmology education and training for ophthalmologists worldwide, particularly in developing countries
- Improving care for disabled individuals
- Enabling youth to secure employment
- Education programmes
- Human services
Recent Grant Pattern
Based on most recent 990-PF grant records, the foundation's giving includes:
- Substantial support for international ophthalmology programmes, particularly through organisations like Orbis International ($1.3 million in 2023) and partnerships with University of Edinburgh for ophthalmology scholarships
- Geographic focus on developing countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, and Central and Latin America for ophthalmology education
- Representative recent grantees include: Lions Clubs International Foundation ($15,000), Eye Corps Inc ($76,000), Ophthalmology Foundation ($286,000), King Baudouin Foundation ($38,000), and Charities Aid Foundation America ($123,000)
What They Don't Fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organisations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
References
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