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SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION

SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION

New Orleans, LA, US
501(c)3
EIN
72-0502570
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION

New Orleans, LA, US
501(c)3
EIN
72-0502570
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1947

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Southern Eye Bank Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting eye health initiatives through a selective grantmaking process. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $364.6K across 12 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE (CONT'D ON SCHEDULE O)BENEFIT OF THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION, A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)3.
Total Funding Given

$364.6K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$23K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hon Camille Buras-Tifft
Board Member
F
Father James Carter
Board Member
D
David Kennedy Md
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION?
No. SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION give?
SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Alabama, and Idaho. 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 SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $365 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ALABAMA EYE BANK INC, INTERNATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE INC, and ST THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION?
SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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