Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX
The Alcon Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$10K – $10K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
173
Repeat grantees
109
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesREQUESTS FOR MORE THAN $10,000 ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 31 EACH YEAR.
ContactMICHAEL FOUNTAS · 8179408943
MaterialsTHE ALCON FOUNDATION ACCEPTS CHARITABLE MONETARY DONATION APPLICATIONS FROM 501(C)(3) CHARITIES WITH: HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WELL-DEFINED GOALS, A COMMITMENT TO MAXIMIZING AVAILABLE RESOURCES, A REPUTATION FOR MEETING OBJECTIVES, AND THE ABILITY TO REPORT RESULTS. APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW ELIGIBILITY USING THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE ELIGIBILITY QUIZ (HTTPS://WWW.ALCON.COM/ABOUT-US/CORPORATE-GIVING/). WELL-ALIGNED APPLICATIONS CAN THEN BE SUBMITTED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE.
RestrictionsCONTINUED FROM ABOVE. REQUESTS FOR $10,000 OR LESS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE AT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ALCON FOUNDATION INCREASES ACCESS TO EYE CARE BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EYE CARE SERVICES, BUILD EYE CARE SYSTEMS, AND DEVELOP EYE CARE TALENT. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE DONATIONS TO: NON-501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES; FRATERNAL, LABOR, POLITICAL OR VETERANS ORGS; ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF CREED, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION; K-12 SCHOOLS OR SCHOOL-AFFILIATED GROUPS; ATHLETIC LEAGUES OR TEAMS; PROGRAMS PROVIDING ADAPTIVE SERVICES AND/OR TECHNOLOGIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BLIND OR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION; RELIGIOUS-BASED PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHERING RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE; FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, E.G., WALKS/RUNS, GALAS, DINNERS, GOLF TOURNAMENTS, ETC.; PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRY MEETINGS AND/OR CONFERENCES.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
David Endicott
CHAIRMAN
Royce Bedward
PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR
Sergio Duplan
DIRECTOR
Charles Herget
DIRECTOR
Duane Stumpf
DIRECTOR
Rhonda Bryant
SECRETARY (NON-VOTE)
Tom Hudnall
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (NON-VOTE)
Darcio Perroti
TREASURER (NON-VOTE)
Charles Herget Start 1123
DIRECTOR
Duane Stumpf Start 1123
DIRECTOR
Richard Weisbarth Thru 0323
DIRECTOR
Richard Weisbarth
DIRECTOR
Melissa Thompson
PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR (THRU 4/22)
Karen King
VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR (THRU 12/22)
Andy Pawson
VICE PRESIDENT (NON-VOTE) (THRU 12/22)
Rick Weisbarth
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
509
Total grants awarded
$29.4M
Total amount
$58K
Average grant
$3.6M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.