The Alcon Foundation Inc
The Alcon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It supports programs that improve the quality of eye care and patient access to care, advance eye health education and training, and strengthen communities where Alcon has a U.S. facility.
The Alcon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Alcon Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), top state Texas. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,505,000
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,606
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (18 of 96, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alcon Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applicants should review eligibility through the foundation’s online eligibility questionnaire. Well-aligned 501(c)(3) charities may submit an application after successfully completing it. The foundation does not accept applications from organizations whose tax-exempt status is pending. Restrictions include individuals and families; non-501(c)(3) organizations; K–12 schools and school-affiliated groups; athletic teams and leagues; fundraising events; professional or industry meetings and conferences; and religious programs intended to further religious doctrine. It also excludes organizations that discriminate on specified grounds and programs providing adaptive services or technologies exclusively for blind people or people with low vision.
- Review Cycle
- The published schedule accepts requests over $10,000 from February 1 through July 31 each year, with qualifying applications reviewed before year-end for awards in the following year. The 2026 window has passed. Requests of $10,000 or less are accepted throughout the year and reviewed quarterly.
- Deadline
- The published schedule accepts requests over $10,000 from February 1 through July 31 each year, with qualifying…
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Fountas
Mailing address: 6201 South Freeway, Forth Worth, TX 76134
Phone: (817) 940-8943
Website: https://alcon.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Alcon Foundation Inc
Alcon Foundation Grant (Requests greater than $10,000)
The Alcon Foundation Inc
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charitable Monetary Donations (Requests under $10,000) Grant
The Alcon Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Alcon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alcon Childrens Vision Center ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
508 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 371 grants of 508 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s community-development support is directed to communities where Alcon has U.S. facilities: Fort Worth and Houston, Texas; Huntington, West Virginia; Irvine and Lake Forest, California; Johns Creek, Georgia; and Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Texas received 40% of grant dollars, New York 20%, California 14%, and Massachusetts and Georgia 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alcon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 96 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2021) to $5.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcon Childrens Vision Center Fort Worth, TX | Eye Care | $1,500,000 |
| Project Orbis International Inc New York, NY | Eye Care | $550,000 |
| Visionspring New York, NY | Eye Care | $175,000 |
| Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | Eye Care | $150,000 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Community | $150,000 |
| Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc Goleta, CA | Community | $150,000 |
| Eyelliance Inc New York, NY | Community | $150,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc Norwich, VT | Eye Care | $140,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated Somerville, MA | Eye Care | $125,000 |
| International Eye Foundation Kensington, MD | Eye Care | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,505,912 | $5,505,912 | $5,505,000 | 99 | $5,505,912 | $1,478 |
| 2023 | $5,056,500 | $5,036,500 | $5,036,500 | 95 | $5,036,500 | $1,478 |
| 2022 | $5,635,000 | $5,635,000 | $5,635,000 | 97 | $5,635,000 | $1,478 |
| 2021 | $3,875,730 | $3,875,730 | $3,875,730 | 103 | $3,875,730 | $1,478 |
| 2020 | $5,672,900 | $5,672,900 | $5,672,900 | 114 | — | $1,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alcon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s primary focus is supporting programs that improve eye care services and patient access, and that advance eye health education, training, and skills transfer. It also supports select cultural, humanitarian, and community development programs that enhance quality of life in communities where Alcon has a U.S. facility.
The foundation accepts applications from 501(c)(3) charities with high-quality programs, defined goals, a commitment to maximizing resources, a record of meeting objectives, and the ability to report results. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address eye care, vision screening, eye health education, and community needs. For example, Project Orbis International says it builds sustainable eye care systems globally, while VisionSpring says it provides eyeglasses and vision screening to underserved populations. The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology says its mission includes advancing clinical education, quality and data science, and public service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 99 grants totaling $5,505,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported awards included $1,500,000 to Alcon Children’s Vision Center for eye care and $550,000 to Project Orbis International for eye care. Other notable grants included $175,000 to VisionSpring for eye care; $150,000 each to the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology for eye care, Helen Keller International for community purposes, Surgical Eye Expeditions International for community purposes, and Eyelliance for community purposes; and $140,000 to Himalayan Cataract Project for eye care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Endicott as chairman; Royce Bedward as president, treasurer, and director; and Sergio Duplan, Charles Herget, and Duane Stumpf as directors. Rhonda Bryant is listed as secretary (non-vote), Tom Hudnall as assistant secretary (non-vote), and Darcio Perroti as treasurer (non-vote).
The Alcon Foundation Inc is led by Royce Bedward, President, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Royce Bedward
President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Endicott
Chairman
Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Duplan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Herget
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Stumpf
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Bryant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hudnall
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcio Perroti
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Richard Weisbarth (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 3/2023
- Former: Charles Herget Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Duane Stumpf Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Pawson (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Karen King (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Melissa Thompson (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Rick Weisbarth (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Alcon Foundation Inc
How much does The Alcon Foundation Inc give each year?
The Alcon Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 95 grants.
What is The Alcon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Alcon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $55,606, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alcon Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Alcon Foundation Inc give grants?
The Alcon Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (32 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Houston, TX (5 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Alcon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on The Alcon Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (62 grants) and "Eye Care" (37 grants).
Who are The Alcon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Alcon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alcon Childrens Vision Center ($1,500,000), Project Orbis International Inc ($550,000) and Visionspring ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Alcon Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s primary focus is supporting programs that improve eye care services and patient access, and that advance eye health education, training, and skills transfer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alcon Foundation Inc?
Applicants should review eligibility through the foundation’s online eligibility questionnaire. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Alcon Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alcon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alcon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Alcon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0166600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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