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
29
+16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
-26.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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)
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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
No grants recorded for .
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:**
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 ScholarshipsSubject 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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