EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION
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The Eye and Ear Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania and Indiana, having disbursed a total of $9 million in grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ADVANCING ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EFFORTS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY & OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPTS. AT UNIV. OF PITT.
Cause Areas
3
Ophthalmology
Addiction services
Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$43M
96%
UPMC
$783.6K
2%
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$778.9K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$472.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION?
No. EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION give?
EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Indiana. 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 EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $473 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, UPMC, and NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION?
EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.