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Also known as: C/O KATHY MCGRATH KRAMER
Kirchgessner Vision Foundation is a private corporation based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is % Kathy Mcgrath Kramer. It holds total assets of $18.9M. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Kirchgessner Vision Foundation has made 129 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $673K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $123K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Virginia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Kirchgessner Vision Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 129 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, VA.
Kirchgessner Vision Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 129 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $123K.
The application deadline is THE LETTER OF INTENT IS DUE BY OCTOBER 15TH EACH YEAR AND THE FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 1. THE FOUNDATION PLACES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON THE GRANT PROPOSALS OF NONPROFITS SERVING COMMUNITIES IN THE FIVE-COUNTY REGION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO AND VENTURA COUNTIES). AGENCIES WHO SERVE THE GREATER LA REGION BUT ARE HEADQUARTERED ELSEWHERE MAY ALSO APPLY FOR A GRANT. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY QUALIFIED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS OR SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. TYPICAL APPLICANTS ARE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SEEK TO HELP THE BLIND AND OTHER VISION-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO APPLICANTS FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA, AS OUTLINED IN THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT.
Kirchgessner Vision Foundation is headquartered in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Mcgrath Kramer | VP/TREASURER/SECRETARY | $52K | $0 | $52K |
| Michael Kramer | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $51K | $0 | $51K |
| Elizabeth Murray | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Dr Kathryn Parsa Od | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Thomas C Lee Md | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$18.2M
Fair Market Value
$18.2M
Net Worth
$18.2M
Grants Paid
$765K
Contributions
$2K
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$871K
Total: $17.6M
Total Grants
129
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
59
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community FoundationTO WORK WITH CCF TO SUPPORT VISION-RELATED PROJECTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA | Los Angeles, CA | $123K | 2023 |
| Vision To LearnTO 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. | Los Angeles, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| Healing CaliforniaTO DIRECTLY SUPPORT ITS VISION CARE SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, VENTURA, RIVERSIDE, AND/OR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES IN 2023. | Alhambra, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children'S Learning CenterTO EXPAND ITS LOW VISION CLINIC AND COMMUNITY-WIDE VISION SCREENINGS. | Santa Ana, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Angeline Nguyen Md |
| DIRECTOR |
| $3K |
| $0 |
| $3K |
| Dayne Crist | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kathryn Nelson Od | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph Bliquez | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Fleming | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Blind Children'S CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AT THE CENTER DURING THE UPCOMING 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR. | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFOR 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. | Fullerton, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Braille InstituteFOR SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTES CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES DURING ITS 2023 FISCAL YEAR. | Los Angeles, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Wayfinder Family ServicesFOR 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. | Los Angeles, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles City College FoundationTO 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. | Los Angeles, CA | $32K | 2023 |
| Western University Of Health SciencesTO 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. | Pomona, CA | $32K | 2023 |
| Venice Family ClinicTO 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 | Venice, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesTO SUPPORT SMALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AT ITS VISION CENTER THROUGHOUT THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR. | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Helen Keller InternationalFOR 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. | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs Of America (Gda)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. | Sylmar, CA | $28K | 2023 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The BlindFOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF TLC'S ORIENTATION & MOBILITY (O&M) PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY, TO HELP COVER THE COST OF ITS O&M SPECIALIST. | Reseda, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Choc FoundationTOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A HAAG STREIT LENSTAR MYOPIA PACKAGE. | Orange, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| ArtsuplaTO 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. | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Saban Community ClinicIN 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. | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Valley Community HealthcareTO COVER THE COST OF EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES FOR MYHEALTH LA PATIENTS. | North Hollywood, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Visitation SchoolGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Jude Medical CenterIN 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. | Fullerton, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Unlimited PossibilitiesTO 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. | Santa Ana, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| John Thomas Dye SchoolGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Margaret'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Baton Rouge, LA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Community OrchestraGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Gospel Rescue MissionGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $250 | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $151 | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| The Ucla FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Blind Children'S Learning Centerbeyond BlindnessGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Ana, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs Of AmericaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Sylmar, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Jvs SocalGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Cre Outreachartsup LaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic ChurchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Stone Canyon Community FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| The Conservation FundGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Teen Challenge Of ArizonaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $550 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $400 | 2022 |
| St John'S SeminaryGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Brighton, MA | $350 | 2022 |
| Principles Of SuccessGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tarzana, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $150 | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels WestGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Blind Children'S Learning CenterGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Ana, CA | $40K | 2020 |
| Children'S Hospital Of Los AngelesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Choc Children'S FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Southern California Conservatory Of MusicGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | West Hills, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Cre OutreachGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Eisner HealthGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2020 |
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