David & Molly Pyott Foundation

AVON, CO EIN: 47-3033646

The David & Molly Pyott Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2015, based in Avon, Colorado. The foundation generates charitable income through the sale of stocks and bonds to fund its grantmaking activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$3.5M

-14.2% YoY

Grant Count

+16.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$120K

-26.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus areas include:

Eye care and prevention of blindness — particularly in developing countries
Ophthalmology education and training
Education — including support for science and STEM education
Child development
Health services

The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to combating preventable blindness and advancing eye care education in sub-Saharan Africa, with significant emphasis on Zambia.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$142 to $1,595,000

Average Grant

amount varies by year

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations and initiatives primarily in:

California
New York
Washington
Zambia (significant focus for eye care initiatives)
Sub-Saharan Africa (broader regional focus)

Grant Distribution by State

New York $7.7M (42%)

California $4.5M (25%)

District of Columbia $4.1M (22%)

Virginia $1.3M (7%)

Texas $312K (2%)

Delaware $157K (1%)

Colorado $87K (0%)

Illinois $69K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Delaware Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Mexico New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia Washington Wyoming

Cities

AFTONALEXANDRIAARLINGTONAlexandriaAliso ViejoArlingtonAvonBoulderBurbankCHICAGOCOLORADO SPRINGSCONCORDCambridgeChicagoColorado SpringsColumbiaCosta MesaDALLASDENVERDallas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $6,023,111
Total Revenues: $2,433,517
Total Expenses: $4,149,779
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $5,156,180
Total Giving: $3,466,236

Revenue Composition (2023):

Total grants and contributions: $1,257,538
Investment income: (included in total revenues)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

149 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The King's Trust Usa ($1,595,000), Project Orbis International Inc ($1,300,000), California Institute of Technology ($307,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA	CHAMPAGNE EXTRAVAGANZA - GLASSES, ICE BUCKET AND CHAMPAGNE	$1,500
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION - DAVID SAN FRANCISCO, CA	EDUCATION	$1,000
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA	EDUCATION	$307,100
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - TRUSTEE ANNUAL FUND PASADENA, CA	EDUCATIONAL SERVICES	$1,000
EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST - FARM TO FORK 2024 EDWARDS, CO	LAND RESOURCES CONSER	$6,500
EASTERSEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - EVENING FOR AUTISM IRVINE, CA	DEVELOPMENT SERVICES	$2,425
EASTERSEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - EVENING FOR AUTISM IRVINE, CA	DEVELOPMENT SERVICES	$300
FIRST DESCENTS - ANDREAS HAR LEADVILLE 100 DENVER, CO	CHILD DEVELOPMENT	$500
IMPACT MELANOMA - GIULIA NEWTON NYC MARATHON CONCORD, MA	HEALTH SERVICES	$250
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OAK BROOK, IL	CHILD HEALTH	$7,419

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Molly Pyott — Foundation principal, actively involved in strategic direction and partnership development. She has been instrumental in advancing the foundation's work on eye care in developing countries and maintains close engagement with partner organizations.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID EI PYOTT	PRESIDENT	5	—
MOLLY E PYOTT	VICE PRESIDENT	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

**Zambia Eye Care Initiative:**

2022

The foundation has been a driving force in improving eye care in Zambia through a multi-year partnership with Orbis International and the Zambia Ministry of Health. From 2022 to 2024, the foundation donated $4 million to strengthen ophthalmologist training, provide cutting-edge equipment, and fund community education. An earlier $2 million investment from 2019 to 2021 supported the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Eye Hospital in Lusaka, resulting in the training of 29 ophthalmologists and advancement of pediatric eye care services.

Call for Applications: The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships

**Ophthalmology Training Support:**

The foundation's collaboration with Orbis has focused on training ophthalmologists, effectively doubling their number in Zambia over seven years. Support extends to optometrists, nurses, clinical officers, and community health workers for screenings, eyeglass distribution, and pediatric outreach in schools. The foundation also procures essential resources including ophthalmic equipment, transportation, consumables, and critical supplies.

Supporting Global Ophthalmology Education: The David and Molly Pyott Foundation

**Educational Partnerships:**

The foundation has established scholarship programs in partnership with the University of Edinburgh to support global ophthalmology education and training.

Call for Applications: The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David & Molly Pyott Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary focus areas include: • **Eye care and prevention of blindness** — particularly in developing countries • **Ophthalmology education and training** • **Education** — including support for science and STEM education • **Child development** • **Health services** The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to combating preventable blindness and advancing eye care education in sub-Saharan Africa, with significant emphasis on Zambia.

How do I apply for a grant from David & Molly Pyott Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $142 to $1,595,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Average grant amount varies by year • The foundation made 25-29 grants in recent years **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • The Prince of Wales Foundation: $1,460,000 (Child Development) • Orbis International: $1,300,000 (Prevention/treatment of blindness) • California Institute of Technology: $308,100 (Education) • The Order of St John: $225,000 (Health Services) • Ophthalmology Foundation: $286,000 (…

Where does David & Molly Pyott Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations and initiatives primarily in: • California • New York • Washington • Zambia (significant focus for eye care initiatives) • Sub-Saharan Africa (broader regional focus)

What size grants does David & Molly Pyott Foundation award?

In 2024, David & Molly Pyott Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $3.5M — an average of about $120K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is David & Molly Pyott Foundation's EIN?

David & Molly Pyott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3033646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.