AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION

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The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization focused on supporting initiatives in the field of cataract and refractive surgery. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $238.8K in grants to 37 grantees. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROVIDE FUNDING, SUPPORT, ORGANIZATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE THE DELIVERY OF CHARITABLE EYECARE AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Surgery
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
FAIRFAX, VA
$2M
50%

HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC
Norwich, VT
$231.1K
6%
Respectacle Inc
Hudson, WI
$180K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION?
No. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION give?
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Vermont, and Texas. 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 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $239 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY, HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC, and Respectacle Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION?
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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