OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT
Mission Statement
OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT TARGETS THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS & IMPAIRED VISION DUE TO UNCORRECTED REFRACTIVE ERROR THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, SERVICE DELIVERY AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2003 AS A MEANS FOR MOBILIZING SUPPORT FROM THE GLOBAL EYE CARE PROFESSION AND INDUSTRY TO HELP ELIMINATE THE VAST NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE NEEDLESSLY BLIND OR VISION IMPAIRED, CURRENTLY ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN 1 BILLION WORLDWIDE.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VOLUNTEER OPTOMETRIC SERVICES TO HUMANITY INC
OMAHA, NE
$659K
37%
WORLD COUNCIL OF OPTOMETRY INC
St. Louis, MO
$182K
10%
THE DISABILITY FUND INC
Rockville Centre, NY
$155K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$57.6K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT?
No. OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT give?
OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, New York, and Missouri. 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 OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT make each year?
In 2024, OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $320 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT fund recently?
In 2024, OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include VOLUNTEER OPTOMETRIC SERVICES TO HUMANITY INC, WORLD COUNCIL OF OPTOMETRY INC, and THE DISABILITY FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT?
OPTOMETRY GIVING SIGHT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.