The Alcon Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Alcon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$30,000
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.9 million | 103 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 95 | $30,000 |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 99 | $30,000 |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Fountas 6201 South Freeway, Forth Worth, TX 76134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 940-8943 |
| What to submit | The alcon foundation accepts charitable monetary donation applications from 501(c)(3) charities with: high-quality programs and services, well-defined goals, a commitment to maximizing available resources, a reputation for meeting objectives, and the ability to report results. Applicants should review eligibility using the foundation's online eligibility quiz (https://www.alcon.com/about-us/corporate-giving/). Well-aligned applications can then be submitted upon successful completion of the online eligibility questionnaire. |
| Deadlines | Requests for more than $10,000 are accepted online between february 1 and july 31 each year. |
| Restrictions | Continued from above. Requests for $10,000 or less are accepted online at any time throughout the year. The alcon foundation increases access to eye care by supporting programs that provide eye care services, build eye care systems, and develop eye care talent. The foundation does not make donations to: NON-501 (c)(3) organizations, individuals or families; fraternal, labor, political or veterans orgs; organizations that discriminate on the basis of creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation; K-12 schools or school-affiliated groups; athletic leagues or teams; programs providing adaptive services and/or technologies exclusively for the blind or people with low vision; religious-based programs for the purpose of furthering religious doctrine; fundraising events and activities, e.g., walks/runs, galas, dinners, golf tournaments, etc.; professional/industry meetings and/or conferences. |
What The Alcon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.1 million |
| California | 12 | $775,000 |
| Georgia | 7 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $150,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $140,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $110,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcon Childrens Vision Center | Eye care | $1.5 million |
| Project Orbis International Inc | Eye care | $550,000 |
| Visionspring | Eye care | $175,000 |
| Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology | Eye care | $150,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Community | $150,000 |
| Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc | Community | $150,000 |
| Eyelliance Inc | Community | $150,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | Eye care | $140,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Eye care | $125,000 |
| International Eye Foundation | Eye care | $120,000 |
| Retina Global | Eye care | $100,000 |
| Vision for the Poor | Community | $100,000 |
| Vision Care USA Inc | Community | $100,000 |
| Ophthalmology Foundation | Eye care | $100,000 |
| Emory University | Eye care | $85,000 |
| Advanced Center for Eyecare Global | Eye care | $80,000 |
| University of Utah | Community | $80,000 |
| Eversight | Eye care | $75,000 |
| Sightsavers Inc | Eye care | $75,000 |
| Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Inc | Eye care | $75,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston | Eye care | $75,000 |
| Serve the People Inc | Eye care | $60,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Inc | Community | $55,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Eye care | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Community | $50,000 |
| American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation | Eye care | $50,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Eye care | $50,000 |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Eye care | $50,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Community | $50,000 |
| Goodvision USA Inc | Eye care | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Eye care | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Community | $35,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Eye care | $35,000 |
| American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc | Community | $30,000 |
| United Way of Berks County | Community | $30,000 |
| W I Cook Foundation Inc | Eye care | $30,000 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | Eye care | $30,000 |
| St Jeanne de Lestonnac Free Clinic | Eye care | $25,000 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness | Eye care | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Community | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Endicott
- Royce Bedward
- Sergio Duplan
- Charles Herget
- Duane Stumpf
- Rhonda Bryant
- Tom Hudnall
- Darcio Perroti
Questions people ask
Does The Alcon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests for more than $10,000 are accepted online between february 1 and july 31 each year..
How much does The Alcon Foundation Inc give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Alcon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Endicott (Chairman), Royce Bedward (President, Treasurer, Director), Sergio Duplan (Director) and Charles Herget (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Alcon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.