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World Optometry Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 233027144

World Optometry Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,863 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $77,863 and the largest $77,863. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $70,825 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$70,8251$402,466
2024$77,8631$363,298

How to apply

World Optometry Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What World Optometry Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$77,863

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
World Council of Optometry Inc
Saint Louis, MO
Support to promte eye health and vis$77,863

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does World Optometry Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does World Optometry Foundation give?

$77,863 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $77,863.

Who runs World Optometry Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Armin Duddek (President), Alyssa Callaghan (Secretary), Austin Furber (Treasurer) and Peter Hendicott (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does World Optometry Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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