Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness
EIN 383076098Total Given 2023–2024
$414K
19 grants · $207K avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$17K
typical small grants · $8K–$34K
grant size
20%
balanced · 3/15 multi-year
repeat
$2.4M
Assets (2024)
15
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE ORGANIZATION
Phone
(616) 949-3200
Deadlines
SCHOLARSHIPS - MAY 1; GRANTS - MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.THEMVFA.ORG.
Restrictions
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ONLY FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND SUPPORT MICHIGAN EDUCATION OR AWARENESS. NO AWARDS ARE GIVEN FOR PAYMENT OF LODGING, MEALS, OR SALARIES. AWARDS AFTER JUNE 2022 WILL ONLY BE PAID TO SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN GOOD STANDING FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $202K | $4.0M | $33K | 9 |
| 2024 | $213K | $2.4M | $265K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 19 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$17K
Average
$22K
75th Pctl
$34K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CG
Cynthia Geneva
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
MD
Mitchell Dobrzelewski
2+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee - Grants
Leadership
MT
Micah Taylor
2+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sara Weidemayer
Secretary
Leadership
SH
Sulman Hans
2+ yrs
Grants Trustee
JH
Julia Holmes
2+ yrs
Trustee - Scholarships
JM
Julie McMullen
2+ yrs
Trustee
BE
Brice Edmonds
2+ yrs
Trustee
SS
Sarah Sharrard-Boughton
2+ yrs
Trustee
CG
Cynthia Geneva
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
MD
Mitchell Dobrzelewski
2+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee - Grants
Leadership
MT
Micah Taylor
2+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sara Wiedmayer
Secretary
Leadership
JH
Julia Holmes
2+ yrs
Trustee - Scholarships
JM
Julie McMullen
2+ yrs
Trustee
BE
Brice Edmonds
2+ yrs
Trustee - Donor Liasion
SH
Sulman Hans
2+ yrs
Trustee
SS
Sarah Sharrard-Boughton
2+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (19 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversight | Ann Arbor, MI | $50,000 | RESEARCH EQUIPMENT | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Centers | Saginaw, MI | $49,231 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Michigan College of Optometry | Big Rapids, MI | $42,000 | TUITION ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AWARENESS | 2023 |
| Baldwin Family Heatlh Care | Baldwin, MI | $37,695 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2023 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | $35,783 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Ud Mercy School of Optometry | Novi, MI | $32,125 | RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Michigan College of Optometry | Big Rapids, MI | $30,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| Michigan College of Optometry - Svosh | Big Rapids, MI | $25,200 | TRAVEL FUNDING FOR VISION SERVICES | 2023 |
| Jackson District Library | Jackson, MI | $24,200 | ABLE EYES VIRTUAL TOURS | 2023 |
| Michigan College of Optometry - Svosh | Big Rapids, MI | $16,880 | TRAVEL FUNDING FOR VISION SERVICES | 2024 |
| Malta Dental and Medical Clinic | Detroit, MI | $16,310 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Gary Burnstein Clinic | Pontiac, MI | $15,995 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Ferris State University Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | $10,000 | ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Association for the Blind | Grand Rapids, MI | $8,480 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2023 |
| St Luke New Life Center Free Eye Clinic | Flint, MI | $8,220 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Michigan College of Optometry | Big Rapids, MI | $4,443 | RESEARCH, AWARENESS | 2024 |
| Association for the Blind | Grand Rapids, MI | $3,562 | OPTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Ohio State College of Optpmetry | Columbus, OH | $2,000 | TUITION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | $2,000 | TUITION ASSISTANCE | 2023 |