Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc
The purposes for which this society is formed is to further by study and teaching the knowledge of diseases of the eye and the application of such knowledge to the prevention and treatment of these diseases and to promote the objectives of the christian ministry of healing in the care of patients and in the philosophy and character of ophthalmological physicians.
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc at a glance
In short: Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,000
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $320,058
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc
Glen Brindley Mentorship Program
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grants for Members in Training
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Grants for Missionary Members
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Who Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Alliance ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $186K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | Missionary Relief | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,058 | $386,436 | $359,135 | $120,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $294,999 | $310,271 | $330,237 | $185,852 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $317,229 | $394,987 | $296,349 | $135,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $179,395 | $136,040 | $181,623 | — | — | $-38,131 |
| 2020 | $225,251 | $117,675 | $92,283 | $10,936 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $185,091 | $244,357 | $187,140 | — | — | $4 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Paducah, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc is led by Jean Hausheer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Hausheer
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Su
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Helms
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Gold
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Earley
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Doan
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Shader
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wang
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Goodwin
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Eddie Mengarelli (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Hayden Smiley (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Tricia McCoy (2023) — Member
- Former: Frank Venzara (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Jill Rodila (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Matt McCauley (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Nathan Henson (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Brent Mittelstaedt (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Cecil Berlie (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Duranda Ash (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Ben Mathew (2019) — Member
- Former: Paul Chen (2019) — Member
- Former: Stan Pletcher (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc
How much does Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc give each year?
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $186K across 1 grant.
How large is Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc?
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $386K.
What is Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc?
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Paducah, KY. It holds $320K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc operate?
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc's EIN?
Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1353355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award · Due November 15, 2026
- P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) Up to $25,000 · Due November 20, 2026
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