Illinois College of Optometry
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
64
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Illinois College of Optometry?
Illinois College of Optometry is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Children's Care Foundation ($475K), Lloyd a Fry Foundation ($250K), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Illinois College of Optometry between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Care Foundation | $475,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | $250,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Alcon Foundation Inc | $210,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $165,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| American Academy of Optometry | $62,875 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Marco Family Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $42,722 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $42,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Association of Schools and Colleges of | $39,767 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| The Corley Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| George M Eisenberg Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Washington Square Health Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Brian & JOO Won Kaser Family | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Grant Hospital of Chicago | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cribb FBO Charity | $17,255 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Leland Trust CO Carol Haynes | $16,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $8,750 | 5 | 2019–2022 |
| Best Walter & Edith Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Paul & Mary Collins Trust | $4,212 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2019) to $342K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $153K.
What grants has Illinois College of Optometry received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Children's Care Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | American Academy of Optometry | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Association of Schools and Colleges of | ADVANCEMENT OF OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION | $8,302 |
| 2025 | Brian & JOO Won Kaser Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Cribb FBO Charity | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,747 |
| 2025 | Paul & Mary Collins Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,512 |
| 2024 | Children's Care Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | VISION OF HOPE FOR UNDERSERVED ADULTS AND CHILDREN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Health | $40,000 |
| 2024 | American Academy of Optometry | SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Brian & JOO Won Kaser Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Cribb FBO Charity | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,152 |
| 2024 | The Leland Trust CO Carol Haynes | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Paul & Mary Collins Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,200 |
| 2023 | Children's Care Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | TO ADDRESS THE UNMET VISION AND EYE CARE NEEDS OF CPS STUDENTS AND LOW-INCOME ADULTS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Health | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Marco Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Scholarship for Jason Yu ($10,000) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | American Academy of Optometry | SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Leland Trust CO Carol Haynes | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Brian & JOO Won Kaser Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Cribb FBO Charity | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,787 |
| 2023 | Paul & Mary Collins Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Children's Care Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | TO ADDRESS THE UNMET VISION AND EYE CARE NEEDS OF CPS STUDENTS AND LOW-INCOME ADULTS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Health | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 64 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois College of Optometry?
Illinois College of Optometry is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Children's Care Foundation ($475K), Lloyd a Fry Foundation ($250K), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Illinois College of Optometry between 2019–2025.
Who is Illinois College of Optometry's largest funder?
Children's Care Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Illinois College of Optometry, with $475K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Illinois College of Optometry received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Illinois College of Optometry across 64 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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