Giving the Gift of Sight Inc
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc is a private foundation based in Peachtree City, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to recipients in Georgia, including grants with stated purposes related to cataract care, other eye procedures, and glasses.
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc at a glance
In short: Giving the Gift of Sight Inc gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $809.375), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,950
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $809
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $546
- Total assets
- $434,099
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Giving the Gift of Sight Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 206 Palisades, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: (404) 488-7244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giving the Gift of Sight Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marie Saint Julien ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Giving the Gift of Sight Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marie Saint Julien Riverdale, GA | CATARACT,OMNI,OD,OS | $3,740 |
| Maria Villacortes Fayetteville, GA | Cataract | $1,433 |
| Eddie Waller Atlanta, GA | goinoscopy, cataract | $1,118 |
| Juliane Haley Peachtree City, GA | Amniotic Membrane | $1,000 |
| Mide Lawson Cumming, GA | Nigeria Charity | $1,000 |
| Federico Reyes Esponza Riverdale, GA | Cataract | $831 |
| Juliene Bowden College Park, GA | Cataract | $650 |
| Kristie Barge Sharpsburge, GA | Cataract | $546 |
| Eric Donaldson East Point, GA | Cataract | $546 |
| Arthur Marion McDonough, GA | Cataract | $546 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $434,099 | $56,413 | $15,578 | $12,950 | 16 | $12,950 | $6,403 | $19,877 |
| 2024 | $331,663 | $98,274 | $11,067 | $8,540 | 16 | $8,893 | $47,975 | $13,818 |
| 2023 | $263,228 | $-2,785 | $3,708 | — | — | — | $1,781 | $8,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giving the Gift of Sight Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $12,950. Grant amounts ranged from $133 to $3,740, with a median of $546. The largest reported grant was $3,740, for a stated purpose of “CATARACT,OMNI,OD,OS.” Other grants included $1,433 for cataract care, $1,118 for gonioscopy and cataract care, and $1,000 for an amniotic membrane. The filing also lists grants for glasses and a “Nigeria Charity” purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ahmed Nassar as President and Rachel Nassar as Vice President.
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc is led by Ahmed Nassar, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ahmed Nassar
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Nassar
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Giving the Gift of Sight Inc
How much does Giving the Gift of Sight Inc give each year?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 16 grants.
What is Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's typical grant size?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's median grant in 2025 was $546, and its average grant was $809, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Giving the Gift of Sight Inc give grants?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Riverdale, GA (2 grants), Peachtree City, GA (2 grants) and East Point, GA (2 grants).
Does Giving the Gift of Sight Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cataract" (7 grants) and "Glasses" (3 grants).
Who are Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's largest grantees?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marie Saint Julien ($3,740), Maria Villacortes ($1,433) and Eddie Waller ($1,118), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Giving the Gift of Sight Inc?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc reported $434K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Giving the Gift of Sight Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's EIN?
Giving the Gift of Sight Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3984087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Giving the Gift of Sight Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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