Kirchgessner Vision Foundation

14431 VENTURA BLVD 266 - SHERMAN OAKS - CA 91423, California

Latest Filing: 2024

Total Assets: $18.22M

Total Giving: $764,851

Grants: 28

Median Grant: $26,500

KIRCHGESSNER VISION FOUNDATION is a active grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $760K through 28 grants annually.

2024 Summary

$18.22M

Total Assets

$764,851

Funding Awarded

Grants Given

$26,500

Median Grant

$123,000

Largest Grant

$150

Smallest Grant

2024 Recipients

Recipient	Award	Location	Purpose
California Community Foundation	$123,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	To Work With Ccf To Support Vision Related Projects In The Greater Los Angeles Area
Vision To Learn	$70,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	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.
Healing California	$60,000	Alhambra, CALIFORNIA	To Directly Support Its Vision Care Services In Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, And/Or San Bernardino Counties In 2023.
Beyond Blindness Formerly Known As Blind Children's Learning Center	$45,000	Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA	To Expand Its Low Vision Clinic And Community Wide Vision Screenings.
Blind Children's Center	$40,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	For General Operating Support At The Center During The Upcoming 2023/2024 School Year.
Braille Institute	$35,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	For Support Of The Institutes Child Development Program In Los Angeles And Orange Counties During Its 2023 Fiscal Year.
Marshall B Ketchum University	$35,000	Fullerton, CALIFORNIA	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.
Wayfinder Family Services	$35,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	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.
Los Angeles City College Foundation	$32,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	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.
Western University Of Health Sciences	$31,500	Pomona, CALIFORNIA	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.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$30,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	To Support Small Equipment Purchases At Its Vision Center Throughout The 2023 2024 Fiscal Year.
Helen Keller International	$30,000	New York, NEW YORK	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.
Venice Family Clinic	$30,000	Venice, CALIFORNIA	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
International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs Of America (Gda)	$28,000	Sylmar, CALIFORNIA	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.
Therapeutic Living Centers For The Blind	$25,000	Reseda, CALIFORNIA	For Continued Support Of Tlc's Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Program Specifically, To Help Cover The Cost Of Its O&M Specialist.
Choc Foundation	$22,000	Orange, CALIFORNIA	Toward The Purchase Of A Haag Streit Lenstar Myopia Package.
Artsupla	$20,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	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.
Saban Community Clinic	$20,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	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.
Valley Community Healthcare	$20,000	North Hollywood, CALIFORNIA	To Cover The Cost Of Eye Exams And Glasses For Myhealth La Patients.
Visitation School	$10,000	Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA	General Program Support

$30,000

$711,500

State

Total

CA

California

$711,500
NY

New York

$30,000

Contacts

Name	Phone	Title
KATHY MCGRATH KRAMER	8189816710	VP/TREASURER/SECRETARY
KATHY MCGRATH KRAMER		Signing Officer

Historical Financials

Year	Total Assets	Total Giving	Grants	Median Grant	Max Grant	Min Grant
2024	$18,223,646	$764,851	28	$26,500	$123,000	$150
2023	$17,507,463	$628,124	31	$20,847	$70,000	$150
2022	$21,343,053	$600,590	28	$20,000	$100,000	$120
2021	$16,929,814	$673,463	39	$15,000	$100,000	$50
2020	$17,631,120	$560,184	41	$2,750	$150,000	$50