Midwest Vision Research Foundation Dba Lifelong Vision Foundation
Invitation OnlyChesterfield, Missouri · EIN 43-1911559 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$1,905,618
Total assets$178K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,905,618 and $2,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society | New York, NY | To support professorships in vision engineering and vision sciences | $2,000,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | To support professorships in vision engineering and vision sciences | $1,905,618 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,905,618 | 2 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542869349101209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1911559
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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