Kirchgessner Vision Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 68-0530356
Foundation Overview
Based in Sherman Oaks, CA, Kirchgessner Vision Foundation has awarded 262 grants totaling $6,076,427 to organizations in Illinois, California and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $123,000, with a median award of $23,250.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,076,427
Total Assets
$18,926,681
Median Grant (all grants)
$23,250
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$30,000
% Median Grant Growth
+13%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%
4 of 46 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
California
71% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (48%), Fullerton (8%), Santa Ana (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+3%
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Kirchgessner Vision Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsupla | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Participants For Their Time And Provide Them With Much-needed Additional Income That Assists With Independence And Self-sufficiency. | 2023 |
| Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children's Learning Center | $50,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Expand Its Low Vision Clinic And Community-wide Vision Screenings. | 2023 |
| Blind Children's Center | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For General Operating Support At The Center During The Upcoming 2024/2025 School Year. | 2023 |
| Braille Institute | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Support Of The Institutes Child Development Program In Los Angeles And Orange Counties During Its 2024 Fiscal Year. | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $122,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Work With Ccf To Support Vision-related Projects In The Greater Los Angeles Area | 2023 |
| Casa Pacifica | $300 | Camarillo, CA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Small Equipment Purchases At Its Vision Center Throughout The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. | 2023 |
| Choc Foundation | $25,000 | Orange, CA, US | Toward The Purchase Of A Haag Streit Lenstar Myopia Package. | 2023 |
| Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles | $30,000 | Commerce, CA, US | To Directly Support Vision Care Services In Los Angeles County | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $49,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | Toward The Training Of Guide Dogs For The Blind And Visually Impaired | 2023 |
| Healing California | $30,000 | Alhambra, CA, US | To Directly Support Its Vision Care Services In Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, And/or San Bernardino Counties In 2024. | 2023 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $37,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Campus. | 2023 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $35,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 Vision Devices They Need To Successfully Engage In Daily Activities. | 2023 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Greater Los Angeles Community. | 2023 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | For Continued Support Of Tlc's Orientation & Mobility (O&m) Program Specifically, To Help Cover The Cost Of Its O&m Specialist. | 2023 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | 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 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. | 2023 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $20,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Cover The Cost Of Eye Exams And Glasses For Myhealth La Patients. | 2023 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | 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 | 2023 |
| Visitation Church | $1,800 | Osage, IA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Visitation School | $600 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Loss Or Multiple Disabilities In Southern California At No Cost To Their Families. | 2023 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $23,250 | Pomona, CA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Artsupla | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Participants For Their Time And Provide Them With Much-needed Additional Income That Assists With Independence And Self-sufficiency. | 2023 |
| Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children's Learning Center | $50,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Expand Its Low Vision Clinic And Community-wide Vision Screenings. | 2023 |
| Blind Children's Center | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For General Operating Support At The Center During The Upcoming 2024/2025 School Year. | 2023 |
| Braille Institute | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Support Of The Institutes Child Development Program In Los Angeles And Orange Counties During Its 2024 Fiscal Year. | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $122,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Work With Ccf To Support Vision-related Projects In The Greater Los Angeles Area | 2023 |
| Casa Pacifica | $300 | Camarillo, CA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Small Equipment Purchases At Its Vision Center Throughout The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. | 2023 |
| Choc Foundation | $25,000 | Orange, CA, US | Toward The Purchase Of A Haag Streit Lenstar Myopia Package. | 2023 |
| Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles | $30,000 | Commerce, CA, US | To Directly Support Vision Care Services In Los Angeles County | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $49,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | Toward The Training Of Guide Dogs For The Blind And Visually Impaired | 2023 |
| Healing California | $30,000 | Alhambra, CA, US | To Directly Support Its Vision Care Services In Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, And/or San Bernardino Counties In 2024. | 2023 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $37,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Campus. | 2023 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $35,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 Vision Devices They Need To Successfully Engage In Daily Activities. | 2023 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Greater Los Angeles Community. | 2023 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | For Continued Support Of Tlc's Orientation & Mobility (O&m) Program Specifically, To Help Cover The Cost Of Its O&m Specialist. | 2023 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | 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 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. | 2023 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $20,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Cover The Cost Of Eye Exams And Glasses For Myhealth La Patients. | 2023 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | 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 | 2023 |
| Visitation Church | $1,800 | Osage, IA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Visitation School | $600 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2023 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Loss Or Multiple Disabilities In Southern California At No Cost To Their Families. | 2023 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $23,250 | Pomona, CA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $151 | Washington, DC, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Artsupla | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Participants For Their Time And Provide Them With Much-needed Additional Income That Assists With Independence And Self-sufficiency. | 2022 |
| Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children's Learning Center | $45,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Expand Its Low Vision Clinic And Community-wide Vision Screenings. | 2022 |
| Blind Children's Center | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For General Operating Support At The Center During The Upcoming 2023/2024 School Year. | 2022 |
| Braille Institute | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Support Of The Institutes Child Development Program In Los Angeles And Orange Counties During Its 2023 Fiscal Year. | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $123,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Work With Ccf To Support Vision-related Projects In The Greater Los Angeles Area | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Small Equipment Purchases At Its Vision Center Throughout The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. | 2022 |
| Choc Foundation | $22,000 | Orange, CA, US | Toward The Purchase Of A Haag Streit Lenstar Myopia Package. | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $250 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Healing California | $60,000 | Alhambra, CA, US | To Directly Support Its Vision Care Services In Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, And/or San Bernardino Counties In 2023. | 2022 |
| Helen Keller International | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | 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. | 2022 |
| International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs Of America (Gda) | $28,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $32,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Campus. | 2022 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $35,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 Vision Devices They Need To Successfully Engage In Daily Activities. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Community Orchestra | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Greater Los Angeles Community. | 2022 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 2023 Calendar Year. | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,100 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | For Continued Support Of Tlc's Orientation & Mobility (O&m) Program Specifically, To Help Cover The Cost Of Its O&m Specialist. | 2022 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | $7,700 | Santa Ana, CA, US | 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 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. | 2022 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $20,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Cover The Cost Of Eye Exams And Glasses For Myhealth La Patients. | 2022 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | 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 | 2022 |
| Vision To Learn | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Chla. Western University College Of Optometry Is Another Partner. | 2022 |
| Visitation School | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Loss Or Multiple Disabilities In Southern California At No Cost To Their Families. | 2022 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $31,500 | Pomona, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $151 | Washington, DC, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Artsupla | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Participants For Their Time And Provide Them With Much-needed Additional Income That Assists With Independence And Self-sufficiency. | 2022 |
| Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children's Learning Center | $45,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Expand Its Low Vision Clinic And Community-wide Vision Screenings. | 2022 |
| Blind Children's Center | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For General Operating Support At The Center During The Upcoming 2023/2024 School Year. | 2022 |
| Braille Institute | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Support Of The Institutes Child Development Program In Los Angeles And Orange Counties During Its 2023 Fiscal Year. | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $123,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Work With Ccf To Support Vision-related Projects In The Greater Los Angeles Area | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Small Equipment Purchases At Its Vision Center Throughout The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. | 2022 |
| Choc Foundation | $22,000 | Orange, CA, US | Toward The Purchase Of A Haag Streit Lenstar Myopia Package. | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $250 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Healing California | $60,000 | Alhambra, CA, US | To Directly Support Its Vision Care Services In Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, And/or San Bernardino Counties In 2023. | 2022 |
| Helen Keller International | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | 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. | 2022 |
| International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs Of America (Gda) | $28,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| John Thomas Dye School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $32,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Campus. | 2022 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $35,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 Vision Devices They Need To Successfully Engage In Daily Activities. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Community Orchestra | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Greater Los Angeles Community. | 2022 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | 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 2023 Calendar Year. | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,100 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | For Continued Support Of Tlc's Orientation & Mobility (O&m) Program Specifically, To Help Cover The Cost Of Its O&m Specialist. | 2022 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | $7,700 | Santa Ana, CA, US | 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 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. | 2022 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $20,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Cover The Cost Of Eye Exams And Glasses For Myhealth La Patients. | 2022 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | 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 | 2022 |
| Vision To Learn | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Chla. Western University College Of Optometry Is Another Partner. | 2022 |
| Visitation School | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2022 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 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 Loss Or Multiple Disabilities In Southern California At No Cost To Their Families. | 2022 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $31,500 | Pomona, CA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Learning Centerbeyond Blindness | $45,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Braille Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Choc Foundation | $20,847 | Orange, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Cre Outreachartsup La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $150 | Nashville, TN, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $25,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Jvs Socal | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $29,874 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $40,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Principles Of Success | $200 | Tarzana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $550 | Boone, NC, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St John's Seminary | $350 | Brighton, MA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | $4,015 | Orlando, FL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Stone Canyon Community Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Teen Challenge Of Arizona | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $35,000 | Reseda, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $30,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Vision To Learn | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $36,588 | Pomona, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Learning Centerbeyond Blindness | $45,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Braille Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Choc Foundation | $20,847 | Orange, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Cre Outreachartsup La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $150 | Nashville, TN, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $25,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Jvs Socal | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $29,874 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $40,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Principles Of Success | $200 | Tarzana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $550 | Boone, NC, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St John's Seminary | $350 | Brighton, MA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | $4,015 | Orlando, FL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Stone Canyon Community Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Teen Challenge Of Arizona | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $35,000 | Reseda, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $30,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Vision To Learn | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $36,588 | Pomona, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Blind Children's Learning Centerbeyond Blindness | $45,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Braille Institute | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Choc Foundation | $20,847 | Orange, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Cre Outreachartsup La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $150 | Nashville, TN, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $25,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Jvs Socal | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $29,874 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $40,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Principles Of Success | $200 | Tarzana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $550 | Boone, NC, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St John's Seminary | $350 | Brighton, MA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | $4,015 | Orlando, FL, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Stone Canyon Community Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Teen Challenge Of Arizona | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $35,000 | Reseda, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $30,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Vision To Learn | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $36,588 | Pomona, CA, US | General Program Support | 2021 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum | $200 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Blind Children's Center | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Blind Children's Learning Centerbeyond Blindness | $35,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Braille Institute | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Cre Outreachartsup La | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $250 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $28,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $200 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Southern California Conservatory Of Music | $15,000 | West Hills, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| St Coletta Of Wisconsin | $120 | Jefferson, WI, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| St Jude Medical Center | $8,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,700 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | $2,270 | Orlando, FL, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Stone Canyon Community Foundation | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Tucson Museum Of Art | $250 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $50,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $56,000 | Venice, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Vision To Learn | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Visitation Church | $600 | Elmhurst, IL, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $27,000 | Pomona, CA, US | General Program Support | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization | $200 | Chandler, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Blind Children's Center | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Blind Children's Learning Center | $40,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Braille Institute | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | $150 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Orange, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Chrysalis Center | $125 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Cre Outreach | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Eisner Health | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Feeding America | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | $750 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Guide Dogs Of America | $35,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Heart Of Los Angeles | $125 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Helen Keller International | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $50 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Los Angeles City College Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Marshall B Ketchum University | $20,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Meals On Wheels West | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund | $150 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Principles Of Success | $150 | Tarzana, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Saban Community Clinic | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $250 | Boone, NC, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Southern California Conservatory Of Music | $25,000 | West Hills, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | $1,800 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church | $2,365 | Orlando, FL, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Stone Canyon Community Foundation | $1,900 | Tucson, AZ, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind | $25,000 | Reseda, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Unbound | $448 | Kansas City, KS, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Valley Community Healthcare | $20,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Venice Family Clinic | $30,000 | Venice, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Vision To Learn | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Visitation Church | $7,500 | Elmhurst, IL, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
| Western University Of Health Sciences | $17,000 | Pomona, CA, US | General Program Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Kirchgessner Vision Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 68-0530356 |
| Website | http://www.kirchgessnerfoundation.org |
| Address | 14431 VENTURA BLVD 266 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2606 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Kirchgessner Vision Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Michael Kramer |
|---|---|
| Vp/treasurer/secretary | Kathleen Mcgrath Kramer |
| Director | Elizabeth Murray |
| Director | Ralph Bliquez |
| Director | Thomas C Lee Md |
Forms 990-PF
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