The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation's (CEIF) Mission is to preserve and improve sight. CEIF provides access to eye care services for the most vulnerable and the underserved in the region. It also advances the education of eye care professionals, it educates the public about vision-related issues, and it funds eye-related research. CEIF has found that the most effective and efficient way to achieve its mission and goals is through the sharing of resources, the exchange of information, and the forging of collaborative partnerships with other community groups, agencies and like-minded individuals. CEIF has come to realize that it takes a community-wide effort to ensure that all individuals living in Greater Cincinnati have access to the eye care they need. This philosophy has led to CEIF's opening free clinics in partnership with other providers in neighborhoods of high poverty and high unemployment.
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,600
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,600
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,600
- Total assets
- $670,900
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation
Who The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UC Ophthalmology Resident Program ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Ophthalmology Resident Program Cincinnati, OH | Support Organization | $49,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,900 | $959,816 | $942,445 | $49,600 | 1 | $12,741 |
| 2023 | $692,128 | $608,775 | $803,105 | $47,869 | 1 | $5,750 |
| 2022 | $853,324 | $547,303 | $543,061 | $45,000 | 1 | $2,188 |
| 2021 | $816,396 | $513,575 | $461,778 | $45,000 | 1 | $823 |
| 2020 | $748,135 | $434,610 | $389,950 | $45,000 | 1 | $2,333 |
About The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation is led by Amy Jones, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Jones
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Bruce Healey
Chairman
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2021
Director & Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Geeding PhD
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Kerstine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Cloppert
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McGraw
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Emerson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wassler
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope O'Brien MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George H Sehi PhD
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Prevost CPA
Vice Chairman & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chairman & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brad Ruther (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Wassler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Dovich CLU ChFC (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike McGraw (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Slovinski (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Cody JD - left (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Amy Jones (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation
How much does The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation give each year?
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation?
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation reported $671K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $960K.
What is The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation?
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $671K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation operate?
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation's EIN?
The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4418334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants Up to US $25,000 · Due November 12, 2026
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
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