Public charity · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $60,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $60,000 (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $60,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $60,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $60,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.7M | $60K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $30K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Jane C Edmond MdPresident (2024) / past pres. (2025)
- Michael X Repka Md MbaPresident-elect (2024) / pres (2025)
- Christopher J Rapuano MdTrustee (2024) / pres.-elect (2025)
- Dupe S Ademola-Popoola MbbsInternational trustee-at-large
- Iqbal K Ahmed MdInt'l trustee-at-large thru 12/2024
- Daniel J Briceland MdPast president thru 12/2024
- Zelia M Correa Md PhdTrustee-at-large start 1/2025
- Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo MdTrustee-at-large thru 12/2024
- Ravi D Goel MdTrustee / sr secr for ophthalmic practice
- Laura K Green MdTrustee-at-large
- David C Herman MdPublic trustee
- Bennie H Jeng MdTrustee / secr for annual meeting
- Lisa Diane Kelly MdTrustee-at-large
- James A LawrencePublic trustee
- Jeff S Maltzman MdTrustee-at-large start 1/2025
- Purnima S Patel MdTrustee-at-large
- Paisan Ruamviboonsuk MdInt'l trustee-at large start 1/2025
- Erin Shriver MdTrustee-at-large
- Gregory L Skuta MdTrustee/faao adv board chair thru 12/2024
- Lee A Snyder MdTrustee / vice chair, the council
- J Timothy Stout Md Phd MbaTrustee / sr secr for educ start 1/2025
- Prem S Subramanian Md PhdTrustee / chair, the council
- Russell N Van Gelder Md PhdTrustee / editor, ophthalmology
- Aaron P Weingeist MdTrustee-at-large thru 12/2024
- George A Williams MdTrustee / sr secr for advocacy
- Ruth D Williams MdTrustee/faao adv board chair start 1/2025
- Reza Zadno PhdPublic trustee
- Stephen D Mcleod MdExec vp / ceo / treas & secretary
- Lawrence MendenhallCoo / cfo / chief legal & risk off
- Dale E Fajardo Edd MbaVp, education
- Joe CarrVp, information technology
- Flora Lum MdVp, quality and data science
- Debra Rosencrance Cmp CaeVp, meetings and exhibits
- Rebecca HyderVp, governmental affairs
- Michael W Stevens JdGeneral counsel & vp, legal affairs thru 1/2025
- Jessica Kuo MbaVp, membership and alliances
- Gail SchmidtVp, ophthalmic society & global relations
- Michael RollDirector of finance
- Brandi BrooksDirector of marketing
- Jennifer MaxwellDirector of people, talent dev, & eng
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scope of surgery campaigns (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Aacdemy of Ophthalmology | Nashville, Davidson County | Scope of surgery campaigns | $60K |
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