AI Summary
VISION FOR THE POOR is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2022, the organization awarded a total of $745K to two grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE EYE CARE TO IMPOVERISHED IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
Cause Areas
1
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SEVA FOUNDATION
Berkeley, CA
$690K
93%
RIGHT OF SIGHT AND HEALTH INC
Weehawken, NJ
$55K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VISION FOR THE POOR?
No. VISION FOR THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VISION FOR THE POOR give?
VISION FOR THE POOR primarily gives to organizations located in California and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VISION FOR THE POOR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VISION FOR THE POOR fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $373 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VISION FOR THE POOR make each year?
In 2022, VISION FOR THE POOR awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $745 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VISION FOR THE POOR fund recently?
In 2025, VISION FOR THE POOR awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include SEVA FOUNDATION and RIGHT OF SIGHT AND HEALTH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VISION FOR THE POOR?
VISION FOR THE POOR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.