The Support Sight Foundation
Empower and educate sight-impaired individuals and their families with disease education knowledge, tools and technology so they may live more independently and maintain a high quality of life.
The Support Sight Foundation at a glance
In short: The Support Sight Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,800
- Median grant
- $18,800
- Total assets
- $357,350
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Support Sight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Research | $18,800 |
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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 | $357,350 | $329,158 | $289,774 | $18,800 | 1 | $2,184 |
| 2023 | $310,953 | $345,994 | $195,539 | — | — | $33 |
| 2022 | $189,428 | $230,692 | $167,178 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $340,594 | $481,504 | $313,547 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $60,724 | $64,560 | $4,941 | — | — | — |
About The Support Sight Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Support Sight Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $357K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Support Sight Foundation is led by Dawn Prall, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Prall
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $116K, to Dawn Prall (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Support Sight Foundation
How much does The Support Sight Foundation give each year?
The Support Sight Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Support Sight Foundation?
The Support Sight Foundation reported $357K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $329K.
What is The Support Sight Foundation?
The Support Sight Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA. It holds $357K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Support Sight Foundation operate?
The Support Sight Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Support Sight Foundation's EIN?
The Support Sight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1475951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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