Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,164 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $32,000 and the largest $107,164. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,164
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$32,000
- Largest grant$107,164
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $223,582 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $223,582 | 6 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $145,164 | 3 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Chattanooga Ophthalmological 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.
What Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $145,164 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Health System | Replacement of outdated microscope to assist in patient surgeries | $107,164 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Providing eye care to low income, uninsured patients in the greater chattanooga are | $32,000 |
| Lifespring Community Health | To provide eye care to undeserved children in the chattanooga area | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Steve M Thomas
- Molly R Seal MD
- James L Catanzaro
- Charles A Kirby MD
- Richard I Breazeale MD
- Patrick J Bowers Jr MD
- Thomas M Reynolds MD
- John Caleb Hildebrand MD
Questions people ask
Does Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation give?
$145,164 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $32,000.
Who runs Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Steve M Thomas (President and Director), Molly R Seal MD (Former President), James L Catanzaro (Secretary/Treasurer) and Charles A Kirby MD (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Chattanooga Ophthalmological Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.