THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
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The THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $12.1M in total grants paid in filing year 2025 and one grantee. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; its giving is relationship-based and by invitation only, so nonprofits 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.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Ophthalmology
Science
History museums
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
San Francisco, CA
$79.3M
100%
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- 1 grantees
- 86 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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. 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.