Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness Mfva
Historical FunderBig Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3076098 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,715 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 19320 GOLFVIEW DRIVE, BIG RAPIDS MI 49307 |
| Phone | 5732818969 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.THEMVFA.ORG. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIPS - MAY 1; GRANTS - MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1. |
| 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. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Care for Detroit | Grand Blanc, MI | Grant for mobile equipment | $28,291 |
| Exalta Health | Grand Rapids, MI | Exam lane equipment | $20,929 |
| Ud Mercy School of Optometry | Novi, MI | Research | $20,000 |
| Dr Gary Burnstein Clinic | Pontiac, MI | Exam lane equipment | $15,000 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Michigan College of Optometry - Svosh | Big Rapids, MI | Svosh mission needs | $14,330 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Dry eye research grant | $10,715 |
| Michigan College of Optometry | Big Rapids, MI | Grant for bad news workshop | $251 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,516 | 8 |
| 2024 | $212,549 | 10 |
| 2023 | $201,575 | 9 |
| 2022 | $233,198 | 10 |
| 2021 | $23,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102193
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3076098
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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