Funding search · EIN 680530356 · Sherman Oaks, CA

Kirchgessner Vision Foundation

Name: Kirchgessner Vision Foundation grants, 2021–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

106
grants reported: $2.7M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

vision services care angeles during patients cost year

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

California Community Foundation2 grants · $245,000
Vision To Learn3 grants · $245,000
Marshall B Ketchum University4 grants · $155,000
Blind Children'S Center4 grants · $145,000
Wayfinder Family Services4 grants · $145,000
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children'S Learning Center3 grants · $135,000
Los Angeles City College Foundation4 grants · $130,574
Western University of Health Sciences4 grants · $126,338
Healing California3 grants · $120,000
Braille Institute4 grants · $120,000

Giving over time

$628,124

2021

$764,851

2022

$694,150

2023

$598,300

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 106 grants.

$123,000
California Community Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To work with ccf to support vision-related projects in the greater los angeles area
$122,000
California Community Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To work with ccf to support vision-related projects in the greater los angeles area
$105,000
Vision To Learn · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
General program support
$70,000
Vision To Learn · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To continue a pilot program, in partnership with children's hospital los angeles (chla), that will connect children seen initially by vision to learn's mobile optometric program to comprehensive eye care provided by chl… read allTo continue a pilot program, in partnership with children's hospital los angeles (chla), that will connect children seen initially by vision to learn's mobile optometric program to comprehensive eye care provided by chla. Western university college of optometry is another partner. less
$70,000
Vision To Learn · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$60,000
Healing California · Alhambra, CA · 2022
To directly support its vision care services in los angeles, orange, ventura, riverside, and/or san bernardino counties in 2023.
$50,000
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children'S Learning Center · Santa Ana, CA · 2023
To expand its low vision clinic and community-wide vision screenings.
$50,000
Blind Children'S Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$50,000
The UCLA Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$49,000
Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2023
Toward the training of guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired
$45,000
Marshall B Ketchum University · Fullerton, CA · 2024
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 visi… read allFor 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. less
$45,000
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children'S Learning Center · Santa Ana, CA · 2022
To expand its low vision clinic and community-wide vision screenings.
$45,000
Blind Children'S Learning Centerbeyond Blindness · Santa Ana, CA · 2021
General program support
$40,000
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children'S Learning Center · Santa Ana, CA · 2024
To expand its low vision clinic and community-wide vision screenings.
$40,000
Blind Children'S Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
For general operating support at the center during the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.
$40,000
Blind Children'S Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
For general operating support at the center during the upcoming 2023/2024 school year.
$40,000
Marshall B Ketchum University · Fullerton, CA · 2021
General program support
$40,000
Wayfinder Family Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$37,200
Los Angeles City College Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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 c… read allTo 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. less
$36,588
Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA · 2021
General program support
$35,000
Wayfinder Family Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
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… read allFor 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. less
$35,000
Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA · 2024
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
Braille Institute · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
For support of the institutes child development program in los angeles and orange counties during its 2024 fiscal year.
$35,000
Marshall B Ketchum University · Fullerton, CA · 2023
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 visi… read allFor 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. less
$35,000
Wayfinder Family Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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… read allFor 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. less
$35,000
Braille Institute · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
For support of the institutes child development program in los angeles and orange counties during its 2023 fiscal year.
$35,000
Marshall B Ketchum University · Fullerton, CA · 2022
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 visi… read allFor 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. less
$35,000
Wayfinder Family Services · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
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… read allFor 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. less
$35,000
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind · Reseda, CA · 2021
General program support
$32,000
Los Angeles City College Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
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 c… read allTo 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. less
$31,500
Los Angeles City College Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
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 c… read allTo 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. less
$31,500
Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA · 2022
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.
$30,000
Children'S Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support small equipment purchases at its vision center throughout the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
$30,000
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles · Commerce, CA · 2024
To directly support vision care services in los angeles county
$30,000
Healing California · Alhambra, CA · 2024
To directly support its vision care services in los angeles, orange, ventura, riverside, and/or san bernardino counties in 2025.
$30,000
Venice Family Clinic · Venice, CA · 2024
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
Children'S Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support small equipment purchases at its vision center throughout the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
$30,000
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles · Commerce, CA · 2023
To directly support vision care services in los angeles county
$30,000
Healing California · Alhambra, CA · 2023
To directly support its vision care services in los angeles, orange, ventura, riverside, and/or san bernardino counties in 2024.
$30,000
Venice Family Clinic · Venice, CA · 2023
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
Children'S Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To support small equipment purchases at its vision center throughout the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
$30,000
Helen Keller International · New York, NY · 2022
For renewed support of its california vision program (formally known as childsight los angeles) in supporting core program services, including both school and community-based work in the los angeles area.
$30,000
Venice Family Clinic · Venice, CA · 2022
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
Saban Community Clinic · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$30,000
Valley Community Healthcare · North Hollywood, CA · 2021
General program support
$30,000
Venice Family Clinic · Venice, CA · 2021
General program support
$29,874
Los Angeles City College Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$28,000
International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs of America (Gda) · Sylmar, CA · 2022
To purchase essential supplies for gda's student dormitory and to provide for a years supply of hand-made guide dog harnesses and leashes for gda's guide dog recipients.
$25,000
Braille Institute · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
For support of the institutes child development program in los angeles and orange counties during its 2025 fiscal year.
$25,000
Choc Foundation · Orange, CA · 2024
Toward the purchase of a haag streit lenstar myopia package.
$25,000
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind · Reseda, CA · 2024
For continued support of tlc's orientation & mobility (o&m) program specifically, to help cover the cost of its o&m specialist.
$25,000
Choc Foundation · Orange, CA · 2023
Toward the purchase of a haag streit lenstar myopia package.
$25,000
Helen Keller International · New York, NY · 2023
For renewed support of its california vision program (formally known as childsight los angeles) in supporting core program services, including both school and community-based work in the los angeles area.
$25,000
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind · Reseda, CA · 2023
For continued support of tlc's orientation & mobility (o&m) program specifically, to help cover the cost of its o&m specialist.
$25,000
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind · Reseda, CA · 2022
For continued support of tlc's orientation & mobility (o&m) program specifically, to help cover the cost of its o&m specialist.
$25,000
Braille Institute · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$25,000
Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2021
General program support
$25,000
Helen Keller International · New York, NY · 2021
General program support
$23,250
Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA · 2023
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.
$22,000
Choc Foundation · Orange, CA · 2022
Toward the purchase of a haag streit lenstar myopia package.
$20,847
Choc Foundation · Orange, CA · 2021
General program support
$20,000
Academy of Music for the Blind · Monrovia, CA · 2024
General program support
$20,000
Artsupla · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
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 participant… read allTo 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. less
$20,000
Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2024
Toward the training of guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired
$20,000
Valley Community Healthcare · North Hollywood, CA · 2024
To cover the cost of eye exams and glasses for myhealth la patients.
$20,000
Artsupla · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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 participant… read allTo 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. less
$20,000
Valley Community Healthcare · North Hollywood, CA · 2023
To cover the cost of eye exams and glasses for myhealth la patients.
$20,000
Artsupla · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
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 participant… read allTo 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. less
$20,000
Saban Community Clinic · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
In support of the clinics vision services program, through which the clinic can continue to provide eye care services, glasses, and retinal screenings to more than 1,600 low-income and underserved patients from the grea… read allIn support of the clinics vision services program, through which the clinic can continue to provide eye care services, glasses, and retinal screenings to more than 1,600 low-income and underserved patients from the greater los angeles community. less
$20,000
Valley Community Healthcare · North Hollywood, CA · 2022
To cover the cost of eye exams and glasses for myhealth la patients.
$15,000
Blind Children'S Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
For general operating support at the center during the upcoming 2025/2026 school year.
$15,000
Saban Community Clinic · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
In support of the clinics vision services program, through which the clinic can continue to provide eye care services, glasses, and retinal screenings to more than 1,600 low-income and underserved patients from the grea… read allIn support of the clinics vision services program, through which the clinic can continue to provide eye care services, glasses, and retinal screenings to more than 1,600 low-income and underserved patients from the greater los angeles community. less
$15,000
Unlimited Possibilities · Santa Ana, CA · 2023
To support its occupational therapy program for vision impaired children with cerebral palsy. Funding from the foundation will help provide high-quality vision acuity treatment to 14 vision impaired children with cerebr… read allTo support its occupational therapy program for vision impaired children with cerebral palsy. Funding from the foundation will help provide high-quality vision acuity treatment to 14 vision impaired children with cerebral palsy during a 12-month period, through the purchase of certain equipment as well as the cost for two of its in-house therapists to attend the annual conference on pediatric cortical visual impairment. less
$15,000
Jvs Socal · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$10,000
Visitation School · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
General program support
$10,000
Cre Outreachartsup La · Los Angeles, CA · 2021
General program support
$8,000
St Jude Medical Center · Fullerton, CA · 2022
In support of st. Jude neighborhood health centers puente a la salud vision clinic. The funding would support critical eye consultations and specialist referrals for uninsured patients, ages 18-50 years old during the 2… read allIn support of st. Jude neighborhood health centers puente a la salud vision clinic. The funding would support critical eye consultations and specialist referrals for uninsured patients, ages 18-50 years old during the 2023 calendar year. less
$8,000
St Jude Medical Center · Fullerton, CA · 2021
General program support
$7,700
Unlimited Possibilities · Santa Ana, CA · 2022
To support its occupational therapy program for vision impaired children with cerebral palsy. Funding from the foundation will help provide high-quality vision acuity treatment to 14 vision impaired children with cerebr… read allTo support its occupational therapy program for vision impaired children with cerebral palsy. Funding from the foundation will help provide high-quality vision acuity treatment to 14 vision impaired children with cerebral palsy during a 12-month period, through the purchase of certain equipment as well as the cost for two of its in-house therapists to attend the annual conference on pediatric cortical visual impairment. less
$7,500
Visitation Church · Osage, IA · 2024
General program support
$5,000
John Thomas Dye School · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
General program support
$4,015
St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church · Orlando, FL · 2021
General program support
$3,500
Gustavus Adolphus College Michele Rusinko Endowment Fund · Saint Peter, MN · 2024
General program support
$3,000
Stone Canyon Community Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2021
General program support
$2,500
Archer School for Girls · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
General program support
$2,500
The John Thomas Dye School · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
General program support
$1,800
Visitation Church · Osage, IA · 2023
General program support
$1,500
St Margaret'S Episcopal Church · Baton Rouge, LA · 2021
General program support
$1,100
St Margaret'S Episcopal Church · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022
General program support
$1,000
Pasadena Community Orchestra · Pasadena, CA · 2022
General program support
$1,000
Teen Challenge of Arizona · Tucson, AZ · 2021
General program support
$1,000
The Conservation Fund · Arlington, VA · 2021
General program support
$600
Visitation School · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
General program support
$550
Samaritan'S Purse · Boone, NC · 2021
General program support
$500
Exponent Philanthropy · Washington, DC · 2024
General program support
$500
Gospel Rescue Mission · Tucson, AZ · 2021
General program support
$400
Alzheimer'S Association · Chicago, IL · 2021
General program support
$350
St John'S Seminary · Brighton, MA · 2021
General program support
$300
Women for Women International Global Support Center · Washington, DC · 2024
General program support
$300
Casa Pacifica · Camarillo, CA · 2023
General program support

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