WOLFE CATARACT FOUNDATION
https://WWW.WOLFEEYECLINIC.COM
$1.1M
Total Assets (2024)
$33K
Avg Yearly Giving (2018–2024)
$233K
Giving on File
(7 yrs)
(7 yrs)
41
Grants on File
$7K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DAVE MOENCH
Phone
6417546200
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
A 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.
Restrictions
ALL 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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10K | $709K | $43K | 11 |
| 2019 | N/A | $986K | $30K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $1.1M | $45K | N/A |
| 2022 | $55K | $1.0M | $47K | 8 |
| 2023 | $95K | $1.1M | $82K | 12 |
| 2024 | $73K | $1.1M | $94K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 41 grants on record
Minimum
$48
25th Pctl
$253
Median
$2K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$49K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN M GRAETHER | PRESIDENT | — |
| ERIC LOTHE | CEO THRU OCT 2024 | — |
| DAVE MOENCH | CEO STARTED NOV 2024 | — |
| PAUL S BOEKE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DAVID D SAGGAU | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| PETER RHEE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — |
| JAMES A DAVISON | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| LUKE BLAND | CFO THRU MAY 2023 | — |
| TOM HURNEY | CEO THRU DEC 2023 | — |
| RUSSELL H WATT | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (41 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | $48,800 | WOLFE LECTURE FOUNDATION DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESIDENTS. | 2024 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | $48,800 | WOLFE LECTURE FOUNDATION DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESIDENTS. | 2023 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | $31,000 | WOLFE LECTURE FOUNDATION DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESIDENTS. | 2022 |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTERHIAWATHA | HIAWATHA, IA | $15,971 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | $15,500 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2022 |
| MERCY SURGERY CENTER | HIAWATHA, IA | $8,418 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| LINN COUNTY ANETHESIOLOGIST | HIAWATHA, IA | $8,397 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| METRO ANESTHESIA & PAIN MANAGEMENT | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $5,432 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2022 |
| CLINIC INVESTMENTS | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $4,563 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| UNITY POINT | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $4,242 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| METRO ANESTHESIA & PAIN MANAGEMENT | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $3,937 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| MERCYONE CEDAR FALLS MEDICAL CENTER | CEDAR FALLS, IA | $3,578 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | $3,500 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | $3,500 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| ANNIE HILDA | WATERLOO, IA | $3,200 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2018 |
| LINN COUNTY ANETHESIOLOGIST | HIAWATHA, IA | $2,919 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| METRO ANESTHESIA & PAIN MANAGEMENT | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $2,650 | INDINGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| MERCY ONE | DES MOINES, IA | $2,345 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| THOMAS HUNT | ALTOONA, IA | $1,861 | ORCAM READ, LOW VISION ASSISTANT DEVICE FOR PATIENT IN NEED. | 2022 |
| NORMA HAUCK | LIVERMORE, IA | $1,824 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2018 |
| SHELLI MEALMAN | MT VERNON, IA | $1,813 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2018 |
| THE OCULAR OCTOPUS | IOWA CITY, IA | $1,750 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2024 |
| MERCY ONE | DES MOINES, IA | $1,596 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2023 |
| MARIA CASTANEDA | DES MOINES, IA | $1,557 | INDIGENT PATIENT CARE | 2018 |
| MAKE-A-WISH | URBANDALE, IA | $1,000 | MAKE A WISH. CHILD'S REQUEST TO GET PROSTITC EYE | 2024 |