SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION
New Orleans, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
72-0502570
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
New Orleans, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
72-0502570
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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.
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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.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALABAMA EYE BANK INC
$460K
30%
INTERNATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE INC
$233K
15%

ST THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
$202.6K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$23K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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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