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THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2682387
Regional Funder
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THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2682387
Regional Funder

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Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, having paid out a total of $12.1 million in grants. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE AAO'S PRIORITY PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, QUALITY AND DATA SCIENCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
Total Funding Given

$12.1M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$7.7M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3M
T
Tina McGovern
Board Member
R
Ravi D Goel Md
Board Member
D
David C Herman Md
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY?
No. THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY give?
THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY make each year?
In 2025, THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $12.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY fund recently?
In 2025, THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY?
THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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