Funding search · vision and hearing · Vermont
Who funds vision and hearing work in Vermont
15 funders have a record of paying for vision and hearing work by Vermont recipients: 46 grants totaling $41.8M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Menaged Foundation ($95,000), Alex G Nason Foundation ($10,000) and Oakland Foundation ($8,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Vermont recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Menaged FoundationSan Francisco, CA
5 matching grants · $95,000 · through 2025Largest: $25,000 to CURE BLINDNESS HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT — charitable donation
Largest: $3,000 to CURE BLINDNESS — hcp cureblindness is working to eradicate avoidable blindness in under-resourced areas of the world by helping people retain and regain their sight.
Largest: $2,000 to VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND — expand technology training for blind
Largest: $40,000 to HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT — rwnf+ hcp cureblindness partnering in the mission to eliminate needless blindness worldwide
Largest: $3,090 to VERMONT ASSN FOR THE BLIND — unrestricted general
Largest: $31,000 to VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED — funding to offset the cost of a new website designed for accessibility and a new apricot database.
Largest: $12,000 to VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND — general operating
The Denver FoundationDenver, COCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC - CURE BLINDNESS PROJECT — eye diseases, blindness & vision impairments
Largest: $1,000 to VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED — to support operations
Largest: $50,000 to CURE BLINDNESS PROJECT — to further donee's exempt purpose
Largest: $2,629 to CURE BLINDNESS HIMALAYAN — used for general charitable purposes
Largest: $20.7M to HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC DBA CURE BLINDNESS PROJECT — surgeries & equipment
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