Private foundation · Marshalltown, IA
Wolfe Cataract Foundation
Typical grant size
$332 – $2K – $4K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
5
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactDAVE MOENCH · 6417546200
MaterialsA WRITTEN SUMMARY SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE FOUNDATION. THE SUMMARY SHOULD INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE GRANTEE FITS WITHIN THE RESTRICTIONS OUTLINED ON FORM 990-PF, PART XV, LINE 2D. AN ENTITY APPLICANT SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE PROOF OF 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. AN INDIVIDUAL APPLICATE SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE PROOF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
RestrictionsALL ENTITY GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING EYE HEALTH CARE 2. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND OPTOMETRISTS IN ALL FORMS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CATARACT, GLAUCOMA, AND ALLIED DISEASES 3. AID AND ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED VISION THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT AID AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH IMPAIRED VISION THAT CAN DEMONSTRATE A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. ALL INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS ARE LIMITED TO THOSE THAT CAN SUBSTANTIATE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
John M Graether
PRESIDENT
James a Davison
VICE PRESIDENT
Peter Rhee
SECRETARY/TREASURER
David D Saggau
BOARD MEMBER
Paul S Boeke
BOARD MEMBER
Dave Moench
CEO STARTED NOV 2024
Eric Lothe
CEO THRU OCT 2024
Luke Bland
CFO THRU MAY 2023
Tom Hurney
CEO THRU DEC 2023
Russell H Watt
PRESIDENT
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
14.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$358K
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$49K
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.