Alcon Cares Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alcon Cares Inc is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 142 grants; the typical grant was $2,848 and the largest $909,835. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$2,848
- Largest grant$909,835
- Assets$0
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 152 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 142 | $0 |
How to apply
Alcon Cares Inc 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 Alcon Cares Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $1.3 million |
| California | 25 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 7 | $163,669 |
| Alabama | 3 | $72,486 |
| Idaho | 3 | $59,626 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $38,179 |
| Alaska | 1 | $37,633 |
| Florida | 4 | $32,311 |
| Georgia | 4 | $31,310 |
| Virginia | 4 | $30,798 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc | Medical missions | $909,835 |
| Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition Network | Medical missions | $579,684 |
| Mercy Ships Foundation | Medical missions | $227,915 |
| Guerrero Crystal Foundation Inc | Medical missions | $179,941 |
| Medical Ministry International US | Medical missions | $132,552 |
| Project Orbis International Inc | Medical missions | $113,041 |
| Eye for God Ministries | Medical missions | $62,735 |
| Liga International Inc | Medical missions | $48,108 |
| Luke Commission Inc | Medical missions | $47,294 |
| Help Is on the Way Ministries | Medical missions | $47,262 |
| International Vision Volunteers | Medical missions | $45,613 |
| Benevolent Missions International | Medical missions | $40,093 |
| I Care San Antonio Inc | Medical missions | $37,847 |
| Childrens Surgical Centre | Medical missions | $37,633 |
| Southern Eye Institute | Medical missions | $33,134 |
| One World Global Health Network | Medical missions | $22,844 |
| United Service to Africa | Medical missions | $20,880 |
| Vision Care USA Inc | Medical missions | $20,858 |
| The Armenian Eyecare Project | Medical missions | $20,642 |
| World Gospel Mission | Medical missions | $19,627 |
| Hope for the Blind | Medical missions | $16,990 |
| Jamaica Project USA Inc | Medical missions | $16,795 |
| Health in Sight Ministry of Roatan | Medical missions | $16,570 |
| Vision Outreach International Inc | Medical missions | $14,109 |
| Health Talents International Inc | Medical missions | $13,911 |
| Volunteer Health Program LTD | Medical missions | $13,580 |
| Sight Org | Medical missions | $13,457 |
| Christian Eye Ministry | Medical missions | $12,973 |
| Central Global Vision Fund | Medical missions | $12,902 |
| Sgusom Alumni Association Inc | Medical missions | $12,584 |
| Blindness Foundation | Medical missions | $12,581 |
| World Blindness Outreach Inc | Medical missions | $11,646 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences | Medical missions | $11,637 |
| Mexico Medical Missions | Medical missions | $11,489 |
| Healing Guatemala | Medical missions | $10,987 |
| Helps International Incorporated | Medical missions | $10,956 |
| International Eye Institute Inc | Medical missions | $10,800 |
| Mission Flight | Medical missions | $10,577 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc | Medical missions | $10,252 |
| Science of Spirituality Inc | Medical missions | $10,130 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Herget
- Duane Stumpf
- Tom Hudnall
- Andy Baratz
- Ian Bell
- Rhonda Bryant
- Kerry Dailey
- Hakan Erdemir
Questions people ask
Does Alcon Cares Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alcon Cares Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $2,848.
Who runs Alcon Cares Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Herget (President & Director), Duane Stumpf (Vice President & Director), Tom Hudnall (Assistant Secretary (Non-Vote)) and Andy Baratz (Director (Ending 12/2024)) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Alcon Cares Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.