The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.0M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology?
The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Knights Templar Eye Foundation ($4.0M), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc ($980K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation | $3,950,000 | 11 | 2021–2025 |
| The Alcon Foundation Inc | $1,025,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc | $980,000 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund | $269,137 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| American Glaucoma Society Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus | $101,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic | $100,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Glaucoma Society Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Women in Ophthalmology Inc | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| VIT-Buckle Society Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Max & Belle Jacoby Foundation | $650 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2019) to $1.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $776K.
What grants has The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | AAO PEDIATRIC VR SIMULATION PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | EYECARE AMERICA SENIOR EYECARE PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2025 | American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic | SPONSORSHIP FOR THE VISION MENTORING PROGAM AND SUPPORT OF THE TRUHLSEN-MARMOR MUSEUM OF THE EYE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | AAO PEDIATRIC VR SIMULATION PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc | IRIS REGISTRY RESEARCH GRANT | $280,000 |
| 2024 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | EYECARE AMERICA SENIOR EYECARE PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic | SPONSORSHIP FOR THE VISION MENTORING PROGAM AND SUPPORT OF THE TRUHLSEN-MARMOR MUSEUM OF THE EYE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund | EDUCATION | $13,207 |
| 2024 | Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | SELF-DIRECTED DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Max & Belle Jacoby Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $650 |
| 2023 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | AAO PEDIATRIC VR SIMULATION PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | EYECARE AMERICA SENIOR EYECARE PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic | SPONSORSHIP FOR THE MINORITY OPHTHALMOLOGY MENTORING PROGRAM AND GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2022 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc | IRIS REGISTRY RESEARCH GRANT | $280,000 |
| 2022 | Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund | SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM OF THE EYE | $255,930 |
| 2022 | Knights Templar Eye Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic | SPONSORSHIP FOR THE MINORITY OPHTHALMOLOGY MENTORING PROGRAM AND GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Wayne County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Women in Ophthalmology Inc | TO SUPPORT ORBITAL GALA AND MINORITY OPHTHALMOLOGY PROGRAM | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology?
The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Knights Templar Eye Foundation ($4.0M), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc ($980K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology between 2019–2025.
Who is The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's largest funder?
Knights Templar Eye Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, with $4.0M across 11 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology across 43 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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