PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
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The Pan American Ophthalmological Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with them effectively.
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Mission Statement
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND RELATED SCIENCES AMONG OPHTHLAMOLOGISTS IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, SEMINARS AND PUBLICATIONS.
Cause Areas
2
Ophthalmology
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Arlington, TX
$175K
38%
PAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EYE BANKS CO Mark Mannis President
Sacramento, CA
$41.3K
9%
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Alumni Association Inc
Miami, FL
$30K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION?
No. PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION give?
PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and Florida. 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 PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $41 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, PAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EYE BANKS CO Mark Mannis President, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Alumni Association Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION?
PAN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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