American Optical Foundation

MA · EIN: 046028058

This foundation accepts unsolicited applications

Deadline:: APRIL 25TH ANNUALLY
Restrictions:: CHILDREN OF AMERICAN OPTICAL EMPLOYEES.
How to apply:: TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION; TRANSCRIPTS; FORMAL LETTER OF APPLICATION; SAT SCORES; ESSAY ON CAREER OBJECTIVE.
Send to:: GARY BRIDGMAN

Quoted verbatim from IRS Form 990-PF Part XIV (2026 filing). Filings are 12–18 months behind, and the deadline above is the foundation's own wording rather than a fixed date — confirm with the foundation before you apply.

Total Grants

$83,850

Avg Grant Size

Total Assets

Open to New Grantees

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Data source: IRS Form 990 filings via IRS TEOS. 990 data is typically 12-18 months behind the current year.
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