DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Discovery Eye Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to eye health and vision research. In 2023, the foundation paid a total of $300,000 in grants to two grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
Mission Statement
DEDICATED TO FINDING TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR SIGHT-THREATENING EYE DISEASE
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE
IRVINE, CA
$2.9M
40%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$1.3M
18%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION?
No. DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION give?
DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION 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 DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $137 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION?
DISCOVERY EYE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.