Vision for the Poor
Erie, PA ·EIN 23-2920978 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Vision for the Poor?
Vision for the Poor is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Kern Family Foundation Inc ($490K), Robert J Frisby Foundation ($250K), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vision for the Poor between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Family Foundation Inc | $490,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert J Frisby Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Alcon Foundation Inc | $210,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Optometry Giving Sight | $55,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Drury Family Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Eva Mathis Foundation | $28,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Bridge Builders Community Foundations | $25,495 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | $24,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| J Homer Butler Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Rockdale Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Vision for the Poor received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Drury Family Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GUATEMALA BRILLANDO CAMPAIGN AIMED AT PROVIDING WIDESPREAD EYE CARE SERVICES FOR THE PEOPLE OF GUATEMALA | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Bridge Builders Community Foundations | GRANT | $8,755 |
| 2024 | The Eva Mathis Foundation | Medical assistance to the poor | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Optometry Giving Sight | — | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bridge Builders Community Foundations | GRANT | $8,500 |
| 2022 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2022 | J Homer Butler Foundation Inc | TO FUND EYE CARE IN GUATEMALA | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Bridge Builders Community Foundations | TO ASSIST WITH THE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,240 |
| 2022 | Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Kern Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $490,000 |
| 2021 | Robert J Frisby Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The Eva Mathis Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Rockdale Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
| 2020 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Alcon Foundation Inc | EYE CARE | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
| 2020 | J Homer Butler Foundation Inc | TO FUND CATARACT SURGERIES IN BURUNDI, AFRICA | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vision for the Poor?
Vision for the Poor is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Kern Family Foundation Inc ($490K), Robert J Frisby Foundation ($250K), The Alcon Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vision for the Poor between 2020–2024.
Who is Vision for the Poor's largest funder?
Kern Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Vision for the Poor, with $490K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Vision for the Poor received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vision for the Poor across 26 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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