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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-4118713

Alcon Cares Inc

A private foundation in Fort Worth, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 142 grants and $3.1 million paid in grants.

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 Director Social Imp
6201 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 940-8943
Form and materials
Medical missions - applicants must complete an application and have it signed by their healthcare provider. The application includes the applicant's name, address, insurance information and proof of income. Additionally, the application includes information regarding the healthcare provided, such as, therapeutic license number, facility name, healthcare provider's name and address. Alcon cares equipment donation program is by invitation only.
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions
Alcon cares, inc. Is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to serve as an operating foundation of alcon laboratories, inc. And its domestic affiliates (the alcon companies). Alcon cares, inc. Will implement programs to provide assistance to the ill, the needy or infants. The alcon companies are domestic pharmaceutical companies which plan to make donations to alcon cares, inc. Typically, in the form of pharmaceutical products manufactured and/or distributed by the alcon companies in the united states. Alcon cares, inc. Is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,133,846

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,788,919

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,879,692

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,803,602

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,103,670

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,068,789

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

142 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Surgical Eye Expeditions International IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Medical missions

    $909,835
  2. Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition NetworkAmarillo, TX

    Medical missions

    $579,684
  3. Mercy Ships FoundationLindale, TX

    Medical missions

    $227,915
  4. Guerrero Crystal Foundation IncLake Jackson, TX

    Medical missions

    $179,941
  5. Medical Ministry International USSan Antonio, TX

    Medical missions

    $132,552
  6. Project Orbis International IncNew York, NY

    Medical missions

    $113,041
  7. Eye for God MinistriesGrant, AL

    Medical missions

    $62,735
  8. Liga International IncToluca Lake, CA

    Medical missions

    $48,108
  9. Luke Commission IncSagle, ID

    Medical missions

    $47,294
  10. Help Is on the Way MinistriesMilpitas, CA

    Medical missions

    $47,262
  11. International Vision VolunteersLadera Ranch, CA

    Medical missions

    $45,613
  12. Benevolent Missions InternationalKingwood, TX

    Medical missions

    $40,093
  13. I Care San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Medical missions

    $37,847
  14. Childrens Surgical CentreKodiak, AK

    Medical missions

    $37,633
  15. Southern Eye InstituteMemphis, TN

    Medical missions

    $33,134
  16. One World Global Health NetworkSarasota, FL

    Medical missions

    $22,844
  17. United Service to AfricaLoma Linda, CA

    Medical missions

    $20,880
  18. Vision Care USA IncNew York, NY

    Medical missions

    $20,858
  19. The Armenian Eyecare ProjectNewport Beach, CA

    Medical missions

    $20,642
  20. World Gospel MissionMarion, IN

    Medical missions

    $19,627
  21. Hope for the BlindBullard, TX

    Medical missions

    $16,990
  22. Jamaica Project USA IncDuluth, GA

    Medical missions

    $16,795
  23. Health in Sight Ministry of RoatanLynchburg, VA

    Medical missions

    $16,570
  24. Vision Outreach International IncSaint Joseph, MI

    Medical missions

    $14,109
  25. Health Talents International IncSearcy, AR

    Medical missions

    $13,911
  26. Volunteer Health Program LTDPort Chester, NY

    Medical missions

    $13,580
  27. Sight OrgTyler, TX

    Medical missions

    $13,457
  28. Christian Eye MinistryMiami, FL

    Medical missions

    $12,973
  29. Central Global Vision FundMilbank, SD

    Medical missions

    $12,902
  30. Sgusom Alumni Association IncLong Island City, NY

    Medical missions

    $12,584
  31. Blindness FoundationNewport Beach, CA

    Medical missions

    $12,581
  32. World Blindness Outreach IncLebanon, PA

    Medical missions

    $11,646
  33. Wake Forest University Health SciencesWinston Salem, NC

    Medical missions

    $11,637
  34. Mexico Medical MissionsHouston, TX

    Medical missions

    $11,489
  35. Healing GuatemalaDuluth, GA

    Medical missions

    $10,987
  36. Helps International IncorporatedAddison, TX

    Medical missions

    $10,956
  37. International Eye Institute IncCoeur Dalene, ID

    Medical missions

    $10,800
  38. Mission FlightEl Monte, CA

    Medical missions

    $10,577
  39. Cornerstone Assistance Network IncFort Worth, TX

    Medical missions

    $10,252
  40. Science of Spirituality IncLisle, IL

    Medical missions

    $10,130
  41. Humanity First USABaltimore, MD

    Medical missions

    $9,318
  42. Lighthouse for Christ MissionHaslet, TX

    Medical missions

    $8,514
  43. Eye Health Institute IncBoulder, CO

    Medical missions

    $7,584
  44. Los Gatos Rotary Charities FoundationLos Gatos, CA

    Medical missions

    $7,319
  45. Eye Care GambiaMiami Lakes, FL

    Medical missions

    $7,246
  46. Global HommHerndon, VA

    Medical missions

    $6,799
  47. Mexican Indian Training Center IncShreveport, LA

    Medical missions

    $6,725
  48. Vision Care Service WestLos Angeles, CA

    Medical missions

    $6,254
  49. His Servants Ministries IncFerguson, KY

    Medical missions

    $6,048
  50. Central American Medical Outreach IncOrrville, OH

    Medical missions

    $6,041
  51. Mission of SightMarion, OH

    Medical missions

    $5,967
  52. The 3000 ClubPhoenix, AZ

    Medical missions

    $5,393
  53. Kenyarelief OrgCullman, AL

    Medical missions

    $5,304
  54. Visionary Ophthalmology Foundation IncRockville, MD

    Medical missions

    $4,826
  55. Virginia Eye Institute FoundationRichmond, VA

    Medical missions

    $4,663
  56. World Cataract FoundationBartlett, TN

    Medical missions

    $4,555
  57. Sakya Care FoundationMidway City, CA

    Medical missions

    $4,475
  58. Kenyarelief OrgCullman, AL

    Medical missions

    $4,447
  59. Global Primary Care IncBoston, MA

    Medical missions

    $4,342
  60. Global Eyecare AcademyPhoenix, AZ

    Medical missions

    $4,182
  61. Guatemala Medical MissionConway, AR

    Medical missions

    $4,118
  62. Eye Foundation of America IncMorgantown, WV

    Medical missions

    $4,105
  63. Open Eyes Beyond BorderAustin, TX

    Medical missions

    $4,085
  64. The Lesotho ConnectionTacoma, WA

    Medical missions

    $4,008
  65. Vision for All IncorporatedPelham, MA

    Medical missions

    $3,487
  66. Bcvi FoundationChicago, IL

    Medical missions

    $3,393
  67. Mezu International Foundation IncBaltimore, MD

    Medical missions

    $3,309
  68. North Orange County Regional Health FoundationAnaheim, CA

    Medical missions

    $3,195
  69. Predisan-Usa IncMarietta, GA

    Medical missions

    $3,070
  70. Wecare Missions IncIndianapolis, IN

    Medical missions

    $3,057
  71. Refuge Int IncLongview, TX

    Medical missions

    $2,877
  72. Tanzania Health Partnership IncGolden Valley, MN

    Medical missions

    $2,819
  73. World PediatricsRichmond, VA

    Medical missions

    $2,766
  74. Social Assistance Program for VietnamGarden Grove, CA

    Medical missions

    $2,610
  75. Quijotes of San Antonio -Ambassadors of HealthSan Antonio, TX

    Medical missions

    $2,444
  76. Community of St Paul IncRacine, WI

    Medical missions

    $2,323
  77. Northeast Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity IncJamestown, RI

    Medical missions

    $2,175
  78. International Humanitarian Missions IncWestminster, CA

    Medical missions

    $2,164
  79. Cabo Verdean American Medical SocietyBoston, MA

    Medical missions

    $2,091
  80. Dominican Medical Dental Community Outreach Society IncNew York, NY

    Medical missions

    $1,956
  81. Hugs Project IncorporatedOklahoma City, OK

    Medical missions

    $1,911
  82. Alliance of Jamacian & American HumanitariansLos Angeles, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,873
  83. Vosh-Southeast IncMaitland, FL

    Medical missions

    $1,766
  84. Sams FoundationWashington, DC

    Medical missions

    $1,706
  85. Healthbridge GlobalLincoln, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,686
  86. Serve the People IncSanta Ana, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,676
  87. Vosh-OneBoston, MA

    Medical missions

    $1,653
  88. GCPN Global Connection PartnershipnetworkArlington, TX

    Medical missions

    $1,628
  89. I Care International IncMorris, IL

    Medical missions

    $1,618
  90. Mission of Hope Vietnam FoundationBroken Arrow, OK

    Medical missions

    $1,549
  91. Eagle Vision WorldwideSugar City, ID

    Medical missions

    $1,532
  92. Berean Community ChurchIrvine, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,419
  93. Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity Ohio Chapter IncorporatedPandora, OH

    Medical missions

    $1,402
  94. Rotary Club of Iola Kansas FoundationIola, KS

    Medical missions

    $1,359
  95. Hopeful Ways IncGetzville, NY

    Medical missions

    $1,294
  96. National Association of Vision ProfessionalsAustin, TX

    Medical missions

    $1,244
  97. Calvary Chapel of PlacentiaAnaheim, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,200
  98. Himalayan Cataract Project IncNorwich, VT

    Medical missions

    $1,175
  99. Carl and Enga Melby Charitable Foundation IncFrederick, MD

    Medical missions

    $1,132
  100. His Eyes IncorporatedIndianapolis, IN

    Medical missions

    $1,118
  101. Adventist Health InternationalLoma Linda, CA

    Medical missions

    $1,079
  102. Foundation for Saving Sight IncHutchinson, MN

    Medical missions

    $1,019
  103. Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, OR

    Medical missions

    $942
  104. Frontiers USATempe, AZ

    Medical missions

    $941
  105. Alcon FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Medical missions

    $912
  106. Central Wyoming Hospice ProgramCasper, WY

    Medical missions

    $888
  107. Lions Clubs International FTDNOak Brook, IL

    Medical missions

    $848
  108. Vosh-ConnecticutTorrington, CT

    Medical missions

    $844
  109. Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity-Intl-Vosh Intl IncIpswich, ME

    Medical missions

    $802
  110. Children of the NationsSilverdale, WA

    Medical missions

    $779
  111. Caribbean Health OutreachLos Angeles, CA

    Medical missions

    $750
  112. Eye Missions for Developing CountriesIndiana, PA

    Medical missions

    $742
  113. Envision Eyecare for AllHood River, OR

    Medical missions

    $725
  114. Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of AmericaTopeka, KS

    Medical missions

    $684
  115. Haiti and Africa Relief Team IncGrosse PT FRM, MI

    Medical missions

    $605
  116. Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity of Kansas IncPratt, KS

    Medical missions

    $527
  117. Dean McGee Eye InstituteOklahoma City, OK

    Medical missions

    $508
  118. You Are AbleBellflower, CA

    Medical missions

    $499
  119. Oak Pointe ChurchNovi, MI

    Medical missions

    $492
  120. General Council on Finance & Admins of the UnitedNashville, TN

    Medical missions

    $490
  121. Keller United Methodist ChurchKeller, TX

    Medical missions

    $490
  122. Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Commettee IncUnion City, GA

    Medical missions

    $458
  123. People for Guatemala IncNaples, FL

    Medical missions

    $455
  124. Alcon Childrens Vision CenterFort Worth, TX

    Medical missions

    $432
  125. First Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NC

    Medical missions

    $423
  126. Boston College TrusteesChestnut Hill, MA

    Medical missions

    $419
  127. University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX

    Medical missions

    $383
  128. PROTECTION4PAWS IncChambersburg, PA

    Medical missions

    $370
  129. The Gethsemane Church of New YorkEast Meadow, NY

    Medical missions

    $356
  130. Northeastern State University Foundation IncTahlequah, OK

    Medical missions

    $330
  131. Vosh ArizonaOro Valley, AZ

    Medical missions

    $310
  132. Central Church of Christ Bryan TexasBryan, TX

    Medical missions

    $273
  133. Independent Missionary Network IncIndianapolis, IN

    Medical missions

    $269
  134. Project VisionTemple, TX

    Medical missions

    $246
  135. Divine Mercy International Widows and Orphans OrganizationCedar Park, TX

    Medical missions

    $194
  136. Icpf IncMesquite, TX

    Medical missions

    $186
  137. Silver Service Childrens FoundationWilmette, IL

    Medical missions

    $186
  138. That Man May See IncSan Francisco, CA

    Medical missions

    $152
  139. New Orleans Medical Mission Services FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    Medical missions

    $109
  140. Bay Islands Community Healthcare AssociationWest Chester, PA

    Medical missions

    $101
  141. Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanitycalifornia Chapter IncPanorama City, CA

    Medical missions

    $89
  142. Western University of Health SciencesPomona, CA

    Medical missions

    $80

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid36 grants $1,348,45450% of the total
  2. Human services17 grants $816,58630% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $229,6759% of the total
  4. Health28 grants $182,1987% of the total
  5. Religion13 grants $79,0243% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $20,880<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes6 grants $2,162<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas24 grants $1,284,890
  2. California25 grants $1,152,018
  3. New York7 grants $163,669
  4. Alabama3 grants $72,486
  5. Idaho3 grants $59,626
  6. Tennessee3 grants $38,179
  7. Alaska1 grant $37,633
  8. Florida4 grants $32,311
  9. Georgia4 grants $31,310
  10. Virginia4 grants $30,798

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Charles HergetPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Duane StumpfVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tom HudnallASSISTANT SECRETARY (NON-VOTE) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andy BaratzDIRECTOR (ENDING 12/2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ian BellDIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rhonda BryantSECRETARY (NON-VOTE) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kerry DaileyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hakan ErdemirDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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