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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0166600

The Alcon Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Fort Worth, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 99 grants and $5.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Michael Fountas
6201 South Freeway
Forth Worth, TX 76134
(817) 940-8943
Form and materials
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.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,505,000

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,036,500

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,635,000

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,875,730

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,672,900

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,644,925

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

99 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Alcon Childrens Vision CenterFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $1,500,000
  2. Project Orbis International IncNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $550,000
  3. VisionspringNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $175,000
  4. Foundation of the American Academy of OphthalmologySan Francisco, CA

    Eye care

    $150,000
  5. Helen Keller InternationalNew York, NY

    Community

    $150,000
  6. Surgical Eye Expeditions International IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Community

    $150,000
  7. Eyelliance IncNew York, NY

    Community

    $150,000
  8. Himalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VT

    Eye care

    $140,000
  9. Mass General Brigham IncorporatedSomerville, MA

    Eye care

    $125,000
  10. International Eye FoundationKensington, MD

    Eye care

    $120,000
  11. Retina GlobalAliso Viejo, CA

    Eye care

    $100,000
  12. Vision for the PoorHatboro, PA

    Community

    $100,000
  13. Vision Care USA IncNew York, NY

    Community

    $100,000
  14. Ophthalmology FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Eye care

    $100,000
  15. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Eye care

    $85,000
  16. Advanced Center for Eyecare GlobalBakersfield, CA

    Eye care

    $80,000
  17. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Community

    $80,000
  18. EversightAnn Arbor, MI

    Eye care

    $75,000
  19. Sightsavers IncBoston, MA

    Eye care

    $75,000
  20. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Eye care

    $75,000
  21. Healthcare for the Homeless-HoustonHouston, TX

    Eye care

    $75,000
  22. Serve the People IncSanta Ana, CA

    Eye care

    $60,000
  23. Special Olympics Texas IncSan Antonio, TX

    Community

    $55,000
  24. University of PikevillePikeville, KY

    Eye care

    $50,000
  25. Habitat for Humanity International IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $50,000
  26. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery FoundationFairfax, VA

    Eye care

    $50,000
  27. National Society to Prevent BlindnessChicago, IL

    Eye care

    $50,000
  28. Illinois College of OptometryChicago, IL

    Eye care

    $50,000
  29. Orange Countys United WayIrvine, CA

    Community

    $50,000
  30. Goodvision USA IncBoston, MA

    Eye care

    $50,000
  31. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    Eye care

    $40,000
  32. Junior Achievement USAAtlanta, GA

    Community

    $35,000
  33. National Society to Prevent BlindnessHouston, TX

    Eye care

    $35,000
  34. American Academy of Optometry Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Community

    $30,000
  35. United Way of Berks CountyReading, PA

    Community

    $30,000
  36. W I Cook Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $30,000
  37. Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFullerton, CA

    Eye care

    $30,000
  38. St Jeanne de Lestonnac Free ClinicOrange, CA

    Eye care

    $25,000
  39. National Society to Prevent BlindnessSandy Springs, GA

    Eye care

    $25,000
  40. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarDallas, TX

    Community

    $20,000
  41. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    Community

    $20,000
  42. Eye Corps IncDallas, TX

    Eye care

    $20,000
  43. Meals-On-Wheels Inc of TarrantFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  44. North Texas Snap IncColleyville, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  45. Half Helen FoundationAustin, TX

    Eye care

    $10,000
  46. Project ScientistSan Francisco, CA

    Community

    $10,000
  47. Mission Hospital Regional Medical CenterMission Viejo, CA

    Community

    $10,000
  48. Ach Child and Family ServicesFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  49. Safehaven of Tarrant CountyArlington, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  50. Habitat for Humanity International IncRoswell, GA

    Community

    $10,000
  51. Tarrant County Samaritan Housing IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  52. Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  53. Open Eyes Beyond BorderPflugerville, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  54. Junior Achievement of the Chisholm TrailFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  55. Lena Pope Home IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  56. Note - This Entity Is in the IRS Eo Search But Is Not Listed as Being in PuElkins Park, PA

    Eye care

    $10,000
  57. Saving KidsightKansas City, MO

    Eye care

    $10,000
  58. Ladder Alliance IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  59. Texas Health Resources FoundationArlington, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  60. Junior Achievement of Southeastern PennsylvaniaWayne, PA

    Community

    $10,000
  61. Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas IncHouston, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  62. Gill Childrens Services IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  63. International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  64. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County IncIrvine, CA

    Community

    $10,000
  65. In Her Vision Foundation IncDurham, NC

    Eye care

    $10,000
  66. Huntington Childrens Museum IncHuntington, WV

    Community

    $10,000
  67. Huntington City MissionHuntington, WV

    Community

    $10,000
  68. Pave the Way Transitional LivingCrowley, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  69. Circle of Friends IncAlpharetta, GA

    Community

    $10,000
  70. Foster Care Support Foundation IncRoswell, GA

    Community

    $10,000
  71. Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  72. Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  73. Family Pathfinders of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  74. Better Vision Better HopeFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $10,000
  75. The Parenting CenterFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  76. Tarrant County Academy of MedicineFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  77. Enfoque IxcanHillsboro, OR

    Eye care

    $10,000
  78. United Community Centers IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  79. Cancer Care ServicesFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  80. Easter Seals of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  81. Performing Arts Fort Worth IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  82. What About Remembering Me Center IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  83. Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  84. Buckner Children and Family Services IncDallas, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  85. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Tri-State IncHuntington, WV

    Community

    $10,000
  86. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  87. Womens Center of Tarrant County IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  88. The Arlington Life ShelterArlington, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  89. Vision for ChicagoBerwyn, IL

    Eye care

    $10,000
  90. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  91. Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  92. Fortress Youth Development Center IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $10,000
  93. Florida Lions Eye Clinic IncBonita SPGS, FL

    Eye care

    $9,000
  94. Levelup Kids IncKansas City, MO

    Eye care

    $8,000
  95. Tarrant Literacy CoalitionFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $8,000
  96. Fort Worth Opera Association IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $5,000
  97. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $5,000
  98. Van Cliburn Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $5,000
  99. Texas Ballet Theater IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

37 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Alcon Childrens Vision CenterFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $1,350,000
  2. Project Orbis International IncNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $605,000
  3. Foundation for Education & Research in Vision IncHouston, TX

    Eye care

    $200,000
  4. Eyelliance IncNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $175,000
  5. Habitat for Humanity International IncFort Worth, TX

    Community

    $170,000
  6. EversightAnn Arbor, MI

    Eye care

    $160,000
  7. Surgical Eye Expeditions International IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Community

    $150,000
  8. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Eye care

    $150,000
  9. Himalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VT

    Eye care

    $140,000
  10. Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition NetworkAmarillo, TX

    Eye care

    $140,000
  11. Helen Keller InternationalNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $120,000
  12. Foundation of the American Academy of OphthalmologySan Francisco, CA

    Eye care

    $100,000
  13. Vision for the PoorHatboro, PA

    Community

    $100,000
  14. Ophthalmology FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Eye care

    $100,000
  15. Vision Care USA IncNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $100,000
  16. Sightsavers IncBoston, MA

    Eye care

    $100,000
  17. VisionspringNew York, NY

    Eye care

    $100,000
  18. West Virginia University Foundation IncMorgantown, WV

    Eye care

    $95,000
  19. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Eye care

    $85,000
  20. Advanced Center for Eyecare GlobalBakersfield, CA

    Eye care

    $80,000
  21. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Eye care

    $80,000
  22. Retina GlobalAliso Viejo, CA

    Eye care

    $80,000
  23. University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, IL

    Eye care

    $80,000
  24. Serve the People IncSanta Ana, CA

    Eye care

    $80,000
  25. International Eye FoundationKensington, MD

    Eye care

    $65,000
  26. Illinois College of OptometryChicago, IL

    Eye care

    $50,000
  27. Fred Hollows Foundation USANew York, NY

    Eye care

    $50,000
  28. Orange Countys United WayIrvine, CA

    Community

    $50,000
  29. National Society to Prevent BlindnessChicago, IL

    Eye care

    $50,000
  30. National Society to Prevent BlindnessHouston, TX

    Eye care

    $45,000
  31. Junior Achievement USAAtlanta, GA

    Community

    $35,000
  32. Healthcare for the Homeless-HoustonHouston, TX

    Community

    $30,000
  33. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery FoundationFairfax, VA

    Eye care

    $30,000
  34. Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFullerton, CA

    Eye care

    $30,000
  35. St Jeanne de Lestonnac Free ClinicOrange, CA

    Eye care

    $25,000
  36. Better Vision Better HopeFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $25,000
  37. W I Cook Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Eye care

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health19 grants $2,174,00048% of the total
  2. International aid12 grants $1,305,00029% of the total
  3. Education10 grants $353,0008% of the total
  4. Human services14 grants $265,0006% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $255,0006% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $55,0001% of the total
  7. 6 other causes16 grants $138,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas49 grants $2,203,000
  2. New York5 grants $1,125,000
  3. California12 grants $775,000
  4. Georgia7 grants $250,000
  5. Massachusetts3 grants $250,000
  6. Pennsylvania4 grants $150,000
  7. Vermont1 grant $140,000
  8. Maryland1 grant $120,000
  9. Illinois3 grants $110,000
  10. Utah1 grant $80,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David EndicottCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Royce BedwardPRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sergio DuplanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Charles HergetDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Duane StumpfDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rhonda BryantSECRETARY (NON-VOTE) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tom HudnallASSISTANT SECRETARY (NON-VOTE) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Darcio PerrotiTREASURER (NON-VOTE) Hours 1Pay $0

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