Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc
The mission of the Vision Forward Association Foundation is to serve as a vehicle for raising and managing funding used to support programs that serve and benefit individuals dealing with blindness or vision impairment and their families.
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $1,753,181
- -12.2% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $289,972
- -3.2% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $305,158
- -88.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Forward Association Incorporated Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $2,207,045 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,753,181 | $305,158 | — | — | $289,972 |
| 2020 | $5,681,006 | $1,996,881 | $2,679,108 | $2,207,045 | 1 | $299,666 |
About Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. Net investment income was $290K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc is led by Dave Strelitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dave Strelitz
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Davis
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lemke
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dobrinska
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Marget
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Marek
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph N. Skotarzak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence Lynch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc
What is Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc?
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc operate?
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2040359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Vision Forward Association Foundation Inc funds
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