San Francisco, CA

OPHTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION

EIN 85-2967452

Health & Wellness Medical Research & Training

Mission

To advance ophthalmic education worldwide by supporting faculty development, standardized examinations, fellowships, and residency accreditation so that ophthalmologists and eye-care teams can deliver higher-quality patient care globally.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About OPHTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION

The Ophthalmology Foundation is a San Francisco–based, U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving ophthalmic education and training worldwide. It was established as a tax-exempt organization and operates programs that strengthen teaching, assessment, and residency standards for eye-care professionals. The Foundation runs faculty development activities, international standardized examinations, fellowships, residency accreditation, and mentoring programs. In recent years it has partnered with regional organizations (notably COECSA) and industry supporters to fund educator training, examinations, and capacity-building projects across low- and middle-income regions (program activity documented from 2022 onward).

Notable achievements

COECSA Regional Education Partnership (2022–2026)

Funded and supported the Improved Regional Ophthalmic Education Project for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (IROEP), providing resources for faculty development, examinations, and accreditation activity across the region as part of a multi-year (2022–2026) initiative.

Expansion of One-to-One Mentoring (2025)

Significantly grew the Foundation’s One-to-One Mentoring Program by 2025, connecting ophthalmologists across multiple countries (program participants include mentors from eight countries and dozens of mentees) to strengthen clinical and educational skills.

Launch and Scaling of International Examinations and Accreditation

Established international standardized online examinations (offered globally and scheduled twice yearly) and an accreditation pathway for residency programs, enabling consistent assessment and quality improvement in ophthalmic training.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.2M
Annual revenue: $652K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 85-2967452
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.ophthalmologyfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on ophthalmic education and training.

Formal partnerships and program collaborations with regional professional bodies (for example COECSA) and with industry supporters to deliver faculty development, exams, and fellowships.

Governed by an international board of leading ophthalmologists and education leaders from major institutions, reflecting strong professional endorsement within the specialty.

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