Southern Eye Bank Foundation
THE SOUTHERN EYE BANK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION (GNOF), A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT PROMOTE AND ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF GNOF, WHICH GOALS INCLUDE THE ENRICHMENT OF LIFE IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) AREA BY SERVING AS A CONDUIT FOR DONATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICULARLY, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO SUPPORT THE ENHANCEMENT OF VISION AND EYECARE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$365K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$61K
About Southern Eye Bank Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Southern Eye Bank Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $365K. Net investment income was $403K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,666,403 | $11,157,646 | $10,927,141 |
| Revenue | $404,488 | $252,392 | $2,113,011 |
| Expenses | $501,563 | $689,327 | $868,619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $403,488 | $252,392 | $1,360,925 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Advancing Sight Network ($230,000), International Eye Institute ($50,000), Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($32,375).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE NEW ORLEANS, LA | UNIVERSITIES | $8,512 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA | SPECIALTY HOSPITALS | $20,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE COEUR D ALENE, ID | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $50,000 |
| ADVANCING SIGHT NETWORK BIRMINGHAM, AL | EYE DISEASES, BLINDNESS, & VISION IMPAIRMENTS | $230,000 |
| ST THOMAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | COMMUNITY CLINICS | $23,725 |
| OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL HOSPITALS | $32,375 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON CAMILLE BURAS-TIFFT | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVID KENNEDY MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CHARLES F SEEMAN III | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CLE DABEZIES | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BRUCE BARRON MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARIA BERNAL MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FATHER JAMES CARTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MAURICE GAUDET IV | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CLIFFORD A HENDRICKS III MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER KASTL MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GINNY KULLMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA METZINGER MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BELVA MISSHORE-PICHON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PULIN SHAH MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER SPERLING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Eye Bank Foundation?
Southern Eye Bank Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southern Eye Bank Foundation?
As of 2024, Southern Eye Bank Foundation holds $11.7M in total assets with $404K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $365K in 2024.
Where does Southern Eye Bank Foundation operate?
Southern Eye Bank Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Idaho, Louisiana.
What size grants does Southern Eye Bank Foundation award?
In 2024, Southern Eye Bank Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $365K — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Eye Bank Foundation's EIN?
Southern Eye Bank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0502570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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