World Optometry Foundation
World Optometry Foundation is a private foundation focused on People with disabilities, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $363K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $78K. Net investment income was $20K.
World Optometry Foundation at a glance
In short: World Optometry Foundation gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,863
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,863
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,863
- Total assets
- $363,298
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who World Optometry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Council of Optometry Inc ($78K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 World Optometry Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 410% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $30K (2022) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Council of Optometry Inc Saint Louis, MO | Support to Promte Eye Health and Vis | $77,863 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $363,298 | $19,568 | $79,047 | $77,863 | 1 | $77,863 | $20,383 | $18,970 |
| 2023 | $402,466 | $15,652 | $97,524 | $70,825 | 1 | $97,524 | $13,203 | $20,671 |
| 2022 | $444,452 | $22,436 | $88,628 | $30,422 | 1 | $88,628 | $26,073 | $24,281 |
| 2021 | $612,797 | $72,908 | $123,715 | $73,636 | 1 | $123,715 | $61,717 | $30,135 |
| 2020 | $665,967 | $32,375 | $53,829 | $39,779 | 1 | — | $31,399 | $30,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, World Optometry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Optometry Foundation is led by Armin Duddek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Armin Duddek
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hendicott
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Block
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Vitek
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Callaghan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Furber
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Vitek (2022) — Director
- Former: Helmer Schweizer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ian Davies (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Folkesson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Cooper (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Dwight Akerman (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Mundle (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 World Optometry Foundation
How much does World Optometry Foundation give each year?
World Optometry Foundation gave $78K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 1 grant.
How large is World Optometry Foundation?
World Optometry Foundation reported $363K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is World Optometry Foundation?
World Optometry Foundation is a private foundation focused on People with disabilities, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $363K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does World Optometry Foundation operate?
World Optometry Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is World Optometry Foundation's EIN?
World Optometry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3027144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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