Public charity · Rockville, MD (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $8,498 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $8,498 (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 $8,498
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,498 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $8,498, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 10 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $146,249
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Frasier HornPresident
- Alicia FeisPresident-elect
- Keshia ElderTreasurer
- Sandra FortenberrySecretary (until 1/31/25)
- Mark ColipImmediate past-president
- Eric BorstingAt large member
- Nancy ColettaAt large member
- John FlanaganAt large member (until 1/31/25)
- Sharon BentleyAt large member (from 2/1/25)
- David HeathAt large member (until 9/30/24)
- David TroiloAt large member (from 10/1/24)
- Adam HickenbothamAt large member
- Elizabeth HoppeAt large member
- Nathan LighthizerAt large member
- Maryke NeibergAt large member (from 12/1/24)
- Kelly NicholsAt large member
- Andres PaganAt large member
- Howard PurcellAt large member
- Renee ReederAt large member
- Lewis ReichAt large member
- Linda RouseAt large member
- Stephanie Schmiedecke BarbieriAt large member (from 2/1/25)
- Melissa SuckowAt large member (until 10/31/24)
- Joshua BakerAt large member (from 11/1/24)
- Daniel TaylorAt large member
- Melissa TregoAt large member (until 9/30/24)
- Jeffrey WeaverAt large member (from 11/1/24)
- Michael TwaAt large member
- Suresh ViswanathanAt large member
- Jeffrey WallineAt large member (until 5/31/25)
- Karla ZadnikAt large member (from 6/1/25)
- Dawn MancusoExecutive vice president/ceo
- David O'donnellDirector, development
- Paige PenceDir., student & residency affairs
- Kim O'sullivanDirector, communications
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
- Advancement of optometric education (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, Shelby County | Advancement of optometric education | $8,498 |
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