Virginia Eye Foundation
THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF EYE CARE AND THE PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS AND PROMOTES BASIC LABORATORY RESEARCH AND TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN A CAREER IN THE VISUAL SCIENCES. CLINICAL CONCERNS INCLUDE PROVIDNG MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EYE CARE TO NEEDY OR UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$132K
-43.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$419K
+23.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
-26.1% YoY
About Virginia Eye Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Eye Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in NORFOLK, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $419K.
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 | $132,431 | $235,190 | $89,946 |
| Revenue | $368,980 | $498,125 | $2,815 |
| Expenses | $471,739 | $402,881 | $1,110,206 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($310,000), Western Tidewater Free Clinic ($50,000), Dickerson Lectureship ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NORFOLK, VA | SCHOLARSHIP | $310,000 |
| WESTERN TIDEWATER FREE CLINIC SUFFOLK, VA | DONATION | $50,000 |
| Dickerson Lectureship NORFOLK, VA | DONATION | $37,500 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS COLUMBIA, MA | DONATION | $11,000 |
| EYE BANK ASSOC OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M SALIB MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH YEU MD | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN D SHEPPARD JR MD | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MARTI FALL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHEN V SCOPER MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| CHANTHANG OLIVER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEBRA LAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SEAN SHEPPARD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WALTER WHITLEY OD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Eye Foundation?
Virginia Eye Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in NORFOLK, VA. It holds $132K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Virginia Eye Foundation?
As of 2024, Virginia Eye Foundation holds $132K in total assets with $369K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $419K in 2024.
Where does Virginia Eye Foundation operate?
Virginia Eye Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Virginia Eye Foundation award?
In 2024, Virginia Eye Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $419K — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Virginia Eye Foundation's EIN?
Virginia Eye Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1612154. 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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