How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Christine Tuthill
1060 Gavin Lane
Nipomo, CA 93444
(310) 704-8074
[email protected] - Form and 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 [email protected]. 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.
- Deadlines
- The letter of intent is due by october 15th each year and the formal grant application by february 1
- 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.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$598,300
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $19,868,606
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Tax year 2023
$694,150
- Grants listed
- 23
- Assets, end of year
- $18,926,681
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Tax year 2022
$764,851
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $18,223,646
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Tax year 2021
$628,124
- Grants listed
- 31
- Assets, end of year
- $17,507,463
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Tax year 2020
$600,590
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $21,343,053
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Tax year 2019
$673,463
- Grants listed
- 39
- Assets, end of year
- $16,929,814
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Tax year 2018
$560,184
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $17,631,120
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA
General program support
$105,000 -
Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFullerton, 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.
$45,000 -
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known as Blind Children's Learning CenterSanta Ana, CA
To expand its low vision clinic and community-wide vision screenings.
$40,000 -
Wayfinder Family ServicesView Park, 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.
$35,000 -
Western University of Health SciencesPomona, 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.
$35,000 -
Los Angeles City College FoundationLos 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.
$31,500 -
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
To support small equipment purchases at its vision center throughout the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
$30,000 -
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los AngelesCommerce, CA
To directly support vision care services in los angeles county
$30,000 -
Healing CaliforniaSanta Fe SPGS, CA
To directly support its vision care services in los angeles, orange, ventura, riverside, and/or san bernardino counties in 2025.
$30,000 -
Venice Family ClinicVenice, 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
$30,000 -
Braille InstituteLos Angeles, CA
For support of the institutes child development program in los angeles and orange counties during its 2025 fiscal year.
$25,000 -
Choc FoundationOrange, CA
Toward the purchase of a haag streit lenstar myopia package.
$25,000 -
Therapeutic Living Centers for the BlindReseda, CA
For continued support of TLC'S orientation & mobility (o&m) program specifically, to help cover the cost of its o&m specialist.
$25,000 -
Academy of Music for the BlindMonrovia, CA
General program support
$20,000 -
ArtsuplaLos Angeles, CA
To support some of artsup! La's production costs and provide rehearsal and performance stipends for the performers in theatre by the blind, film by the blind, and rex & friends. These stipends compensate the participants for their time and provide them with much-needed additional income that assists with independence and self-sufficiency.
$20,000 -
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA
Toward the training of guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired
$20,000 -
Valley Community HealthcareNorth Hollywood, CA
To cover the cost of eye exams and glasses for myhealth la patients.
$20,000 -
Blind Children's CenterLos Angeles, CA
For general operating support at the center during the upcoming 2025/2026 school year.
$15,000 -
Visitation ChurchOsage, IA
General program support
$7,500 -
Gustavus Adolphus College Michele Rusinko Endowment FundSaint Peter, MN
General program support
$3,500 -
Archer School for GirlsLos Angeles, CA
General program support
$2,500 -
The John Thomas Dye SchoolLos Angeles, CA
General program support
$2,500 -
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC
General program support
$500 -
Women for Women International Global Support CenterWashington, DC
General program support
$300
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Health7 grants $270,00061% of the total
- Education5 grants $119,00027% of the total
- Human services1 grant $35,0008% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $20,0004% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $500<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California20 grants $586,500
- Iowa1 grant $7,500
- Minnesota1 grant $3,500
- District of Columbia2 grants $800
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Michael KramerPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $64,800
- Kathleen McGrath KramerVP/TREASURER/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $74,200
- Elizabeth MurrayDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
- Ralph BliquezDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Thomas C Lee MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $3,000
- Kathryn Nelson OdDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $3,000
- Angeline Nguyen MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $2,500
- Darryl W Cluster EsqDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Christine TuthillGRANTS COORDINATOR Hours 15Pay $69,553
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