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Kirchgessner Vision Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 68-0530356 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.3M
- Grants reported
- 47
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | $598.3K |
| 2023 | 23 | $694.2K |
Where Kirchgessner Vision Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO WORK WITH CCF TO SUPPORT VISION-RELATED PROJECTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA | 2023 | $122K |
| VISION TO LEARN | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 | $105K |
| BEYOND BLINDNESS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLIND CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER | SANTA ANA, CA | TO EXPAND ITS LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY-WIDE VISION SCREENINGS. | 2023 | $50K |
| GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICA | SYLMAR, CA | TOWARD THE TRAINING OF GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED | 2023 | $49K |
| MARSHALL B KETCHUM UNIVERSITY | FULLERTON, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PEDIATRIC LOW VISION PROGRAM, AND EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED, PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH IN-PERSON COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS AND CARE, AS WELL AS THE LOW VISION DEVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. | 2024 | $45K |
| BEYOND BLINDNESS FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLIND CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER | SANTA ANA, CA | TO EXPAND ITS LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY-WIDE VISION SCREENINGS. | 2024 | $40K |
| BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AT THE CENTER DURING THE UPCOMING 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR. | 2023 | $40K |
| LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO EMPLOY TUTORS AND A CASE MANAGER ALL WHO ARE CRITICAL FOR THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE COLLEGE WHILE IN-PERSON SERVICES BEGIN TO RESUME AT THE COLLEGE CAMPUS. | 2023 | $37.2K |
| MARSHALL B KETCHUM UNIVERSITY | FULLERTON, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PEDIATRIC LOW VISION PROGRAM, AND EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED, PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH IN-PERSON COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS AND CARE, AS WELL AS THE LOW VISION DEVICES THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. | 2023 | $35K |
| WAYFINDER FAMILY SERVICES | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF WAYFINDERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (THE PROGRAM), WHICH PROGRAM ASSISTS APPROXIMATELY 500 INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 0-6, WHO HAVE VISION LOSS OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES. | 2024 | $35K |
| WAYFINDER FAMILY SERVICES | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF WAYFINDERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (THE PROGRAM), WHICH PROGRAM ASSISTS APPROXIMATELY 500 INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 0-6, WHO HAVE VISION LOSS OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES. | 2023 | $35K |
| WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES | POMONA, CA | TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR USE DURING IN-OFFICE VISITS AND AS PART OF THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED BY WESTERNU'S PATIENT CARE TEAM. | 2024 | $35K |
| BRAILLE INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTES CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES DURING ITS 2024 FISCAL YEAR. | 2023 | $35K |
| LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO EMPLOY TUTORS AND A CASE MANAGER ALL WHO ARE CRITICAL FOR THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE COLLEGE WHILE IN-PERSON SERVICES BEGIN TO RESUME AT THE COLLEGE CAMPUS. | 2024 | $31.5K |
| HEALING CALIFORNIA | ALHAMBRA, CA | TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT ITS VISION CARE SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, VENTURA, RIVERSIDE, AND/OR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES IN 2025. | 2024 | $30K |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT SMALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AT ITS VISION CENTER THROUGHOUT THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | 2024 | $30K |
| FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES | COMMERCE, CA | TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT VISION CARE SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $30K |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT SMALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AT ITS VISION CENTER THROUGHOUT THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. | 2023 | $30K |
| FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES | COMMERCE, CA | TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT VISION CARE SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2023 | $30K |
| HEALING CALIFORNIA | ALHAMBRA, CA | TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT ITS VISION CARE SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, VENTURA, RIVERSIDE, AND/OR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES IN 2024. | 2023 | $30K |
| VENICE FAMILY CLINIC | VENICE, CA | TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE CLINICS VISION CARE PROGRAM BY FUNDING THE RENTAL OF RETINAL CAMERAS THAT WILL ALLOW VFC TO REACH MORE PATIENTS THAN EVER WITH AFFORDABLE PREVENTIVE VISION SERVICES | 2024 | $30K |
| VENICE FAMILY CLINIC | VENICE, CA | TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE CLINICS VISION CARE PROGRAM BY FUNDING THE RENTAL OF RETINAL CAMERAS THAT WILL ALLOW VFC TO REACH MORE PATIENTS THAN EVER WITH AFFORDABLE PREVENTIVE VISION SERVICES | 2023 | $30K |
| HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS CALIFORNIA VISION PROGRAM (FORMALLY KNOWN AS CHILDSIGHT LOS ANGELES) IN SUPPORTING CORE PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING BOTH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED WORK IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. | 2023 | $25K |
| THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND | RESEDA, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF TLC'S ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (O&M) PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY, TO HELP COVER THE COST OF ITS O&M SPECIALIST. | 2024 | $25K |
| THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND | RESEDA, CA | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF TLC'S ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (O&M) PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY, TO HELP COVER THE COST OF ITS O&M SPECIALIST. | 2023 | $25K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CHRISTINE TUTHILL
- Address
- 1060 GAVIN LANE NIPOMO, CA, 93444
- Phone
- 3107048074
- GRANTSCOORDINATOR@KIRCHGESSNERFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- THE LETTER OF INTENT IS DUE BY OCTOBER 15TH EACH YEAR AND THE FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 1
- Application materials
- INITIALLY, AN APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT AN EXECUTED LETTER OF INTENT CONTAINING ALL CONTACT INFORMATION, INCLUDING EMAIL ADDRESS BUT NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ANY SUPPORTING MATERIALS, AND SHOULD BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE GRANTS COORDINATOR OF THE FOUNDATION AT GRANTSCOORDINATOR@KIRCHGESSNERFOUNDATION.ORG. THE LETTER OF INTENT SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE APPLICANT DOES AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING GUIDELINES. IF THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS THE SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL AND DETAILED APPLICATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
- Restrictions
- THE FOUNDATION PLACES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON THE GRANT PROPOSALS OF NONPROFITS SERVING COMMUNITIES IN THE FIVE-COUNTY REGION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO AND VENTURA COUNTIES). AGENCIES WHO SERVE THE GREATER LA REGION BUT ARE HEADQUARTERED ELSEWHERE MAY ALSO APPLY FOR A GRANT. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY QUALIFIED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS OR SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. TYPICAL APPLICANTS ARE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SEEK TO HELP THE BLIND AND OTHER VISION-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO APPLICANTS FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA, AS OUTLINED IN THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Kirchgessner Vision Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.