Alcon Cares Inc is a private operating foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. The organization was established in 2007 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity. Alcon Cares provides medical products and medications to charitable organizations serving indigent individuals in medically underserved areas, with a particular focus on eye care and ophthalmological services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+12.4% YoY
Grant Count
142
-6.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+20.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on providing medications to individuals who cannot afford their medication and to those who lack prescription insurance coverage. The organization also provides access to eye care medication for U.S. medical facilities serving large numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Primary Program Areas:
- Medical Missions: Provides medical products to charitable organizations that serve indigent individuals in medically underserved areas
- Project 100: Focuses on reducing cataract blindness globally
- Charitable Equipment Donations: Provides equipment to qualifying charitable organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,800
Average Grant
amount varies by program, with Medical Missions averaging approximately $17,113
How to Apply
** The foundation does not appear to have a "Preselected Only" application restriction, suggesting it may be open to applications, though staffing is limited.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular activity in Texas, California, and New York. The organization also supports international medical missions addressing eye care needs globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $3,133,846
- Total Expenses: $3,133,846
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation operates with no paid staff and maintains zero assets, functioning as a pass-through organization that distributes all revenues received during each fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | $3,133,846 | $2,788,919 | $1,879,692 |
| Expenses | $3,133,846 | $2,788,919 | $1,879,692 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,133,846 | $2,788,919 | $1,879,692 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a volunteer board structure, with all board members contributing one hour per week:
- Ian Bell - Director & Chairman
- Charles Herget - President & Director
- Duane Stumpf - Vice President & Director
- Kerry Dailey - Director
- Hakan Erdemir - Director
- Tom Hudnall - Assistant Secretary (Non-Vote)
- Rhonda Bryant - Secretary (Non-Vote)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES HERGET | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUANE STUMPF | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM HUDNALL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY (NON-VOTE) | 1 | — |
| ANDY BARATZ | DIRECTOR (ENDING 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| IAN BELL | DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| RHONDA BRYANT | SECRETARY (NON-VOTE) | 1 | — |
| KERRY DAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAKAN ERDEMIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting global eye care initiatives, including commitments to reducing cataract blindness internationally through Project 100. Recent grant activity demonstrates ongoing support for established medical mission organizations and eye care specialists, with significant funding directed toward organizations like Surgical Eye Expeditions International and other international aid organizations focused on ophthalmological care.
Research to Prevent Blindness and Alcon Award Glaucoma Grant - Research toSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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