Alcon Cares Incorporated
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 20-4118713 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded142
Typical grant$2,819
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $848 and $10,956.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL FOUNTAS DIRECTOR SOCIAL IMP |
|---|---|
| Address | 6201 SOUTH FREEWAY, FORT WORTH TX 76134 |
| Phone | 8179408943 |
| Form and materials | MEDICAL MISSIONS - APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND HAVE IT SIGNED BY THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE APPLICANT'S NAME, ADDRESS, INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PROOF OF INCOME. ADDITIONALLY, THE APPLICATION INCLUDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDED, SUCH AS, THERAPEUTIC LICENSE NUMBER, FACILITY NAME, HEALTHCARE PROVIDER'S NAME AND ADDRESS. ALCON CARES EQUIPMENT DONATION PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | ALCON CARES, INC. IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO SERVE AS AN OPERATING FOUNDATION OF ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. AND ITS DOMESTIC AFFILIATES (THE ALCON COMPANIES). ALCON CARES, INC. WILL IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ILL, THE NEEDY OR INFANTS. THE ALCON COMPANIES ARE DOMESTIC PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES WHICH PLAN TO MAKE DONATIONS TO ALCON CARES, INC. TYPICALLY, IN THE FORM OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AND/OR DISTRIBUTED BY THE ALCON COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES. ALCON CARES, INC. IS IRREVOCABLY DEDICATED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc | Goleta, CA | Medical missions | $909,835 |
| Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition Network | Amarillo, TX | Medical missions | $579,684 |
| Mercy Ships Foundation | Lindale, TX | Medical missions | $227,915 |
| Guerrero Crystal Foundation Inc | Lake Jackson, TX | Medical missions | $179,941 |
| Medical Ministry International US | San Antonio, TX | Medical missions | $132,552 |
| Project Orbis International Inc | New York, NY | Medical missions | $113,041 |
| Eye for God Ministries | Grant, AL | Medical missions | $62,735 |
| Liga International Inc | Toluca Lake, CA | Medical missions | $48,108 |
| Luke Commission Inc | Sagle, ID | Medical missions | $47,294 |
| Help Is on the Way Ministries | Milpitas, CA | Medical missions | $47,262 |
| International Vision Volunteers | Ladera Ranch, CA | Medical missions | $45,613 |
| Benevolent Missions International | Kingwood, TX | Medical missions | $40,093 |
| I Care San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Medical missions | $37,847 |
| Childrens Surgical Centre | Kodiak, AK | Medical missions | $37,633 |
| Southern Eye Institute | Memphis, TN | Medical missions | $33,134 |
| One World Global Health Network | Sarasota, FL | Medical missions | $22,844 |
| United Service to Africa | Loma Linda, CA | Medical missions | $20,880 |
| Vision Care USA Inc | New York, NY | Medical missions | $20,858 |
| The Armenian Eyecare Project | Newport Beach, CA | Medical missions | $20,642 |
| World Gospel Mission | Marion, IN | Medical missions | $19,627 |
| Hope for the Blind | Bullard, TX | Medical missions | $16,990 |
| Jamaica Project USA Inc | Duluth, GA | Medical missions | $16,795 |
| Health in Sight Ministry of Roatan | Vienna, VA | Medical missions | $16,570 |
| Vision Outreach International Inc | Saint Joseph, MI | Medical missions | $14,109 |
| Health Talents International Inc | Searcy, AR | Medical missions | $13,911 |
| Volunteer Health Program Ltd | Port Chester, NY | Medical missions | $13,580 |
| Sight Org | Tyler, TX | Medical missions | $13,457 |
| Christian Eye Ministry | Chapel Hill, NC | Medical missions | $12,973 |
| Central Global Vision Fund | Milbank, SD | Medical missions | $12,902 |
| Sgusom Alumni Association Inc | Long Island City, NY | Medical missions | $12,584 |
| Blindness Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Medical missions | $12,581 |
| World Blindness Outreach Inc | Lebanon, PA | Medical missions | $11,646 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences | Winston Salem, NC | Medical missions | $11,637 |
| Mexico Medical Missions | Houston, TX | Medical missions | $11,489 |
| Healing Guatemala | Duluth, GA | Medical missions | $10,987 |
| Helps International Incorporated | Dallas, TX | Medical missions | $10,956 |
| International Eye Institute Inc | Coeur Dalene, ID | Medical missions | $10,800 |
| Mission Flight | El Monte, CA | Medical missions | $10,577 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Medical missions | $10,252 |
| Science of Spirituality Inc | Lisle, IL | Medical missions | $10,130 |
| Humanity First USA | Baltimore, MD | Medical missions | $9,318 |
| Lighthouse for Christ Mission | Paris, TX | Medical missions | $8,514 |
| Eye Health Institute Inc | Boulder, CO | Medical missions | $7,584 |
| Los Gatos Rotary Charities Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | Medical missions | $7,319 |
| Eye Care Gambia | Miami Lakes, FL | Medical missions | $7,246 |
| Global Homm | Herndon, VA | Medical missions | $6,799 |
| Mexican Indian Training Center Inc | Shreveport, LA | Medical missions | $6,725 |
| Vision Care Service West | Los Angeles, CA | Medical missions | $6,254 |
| His Servants Ministries Inc | Somerest, KY | Medical missions | $6,048 |
| Central American Medical Outreach Inc | Orville, OH | Medical missions | $6,041 |
| Mission of Sight | Marion, OH | Medical missions | $5,967 |
| The 3000 Club | Phoenix, AZ | Medical missions | $5,393 |
| Kenyarelief Org | Cullman, AL | Medical missions | $5,304 |
| Visionary Ophthalmology Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Medical missions | $4,826 |
| Virginia Eye Institute Foundation | Richmond, VA | Medical missions | $4,663 |
| World Cataract Foundation | Bartlett, TN | Medical missions | $4,555 |
| Sakya Care Foundation | Midway City, CA | Medical missions | $4,475 |
| Kenyarelief Org | Cullman, AL | Medical missions | $4,447 |
| Global Primary Care Inc | Boston, MA | Medical missions | $4,342 |
| Global Eyecare Academy | Phoenix, AZ | Medical missions | $4,182 |
Showing the 60 largest of 142 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,133,846 | 142 |
| 2023 | $2,788,919 | 152 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4118713
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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