Knights TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION, Inc. “ A Masonic Charity” “That Others May See” 1

2 Mission Statement

3 Our Legacy Begins

4 Vision Becomes Reality Introduced and debated at the 1955 Grand Encampment Triennium. 100% charitable project Initially provided funds for hundreds Guided by a Medical Advisory Council Earliest goal was to correct strabismus or “crossed eyes” in children

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6 Where We Are Today Original Mission Statement: To provide assistance to those who face loss of sight due to the need for surgical treatment without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex or national origin provided they are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources and to provide funds for research in curing diseases of the eye. Current Mission Statement: To improve vision through research, education, and supporting access to care.

7 Fulfilling The Mission Annually invites eligible investigators to submit applications Supports the foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) Eyecare America and the ONE® Network programs. Over $142 million has been expended since its incorporation Over $23 million in grants have been awarded

Pediatric Ophthalmology Grants Career-Starter Research Grants Competitive Renewal Grants Training Mentors For Developing Countries Fellowship Travel Grants A list of those receiving career-starter research grants, competitive renewal grants, and institutions receiving grants is located on our website 8

9 Recipients

Grants & Fellowships Grants – 28 awarded totaling $1,672,045 Career Starter Grants – 20 awarded totaling $1,193,704 Competitive Renewal Grants – 8 awarded totaling $478,341 Training Mentors For Developing Countries – 1 awarded for $60,000 Travel Grants To ARVO (The Association For Research In Vision And Ophthalmology) - 59 awarded totaling $59,590 10

Total 2014 – 15 Research And Education Expenditures Grants – Research $1,631,156 Grants – Travel (ARVO) $59,590 Fellowships $60,000 One Network $200,000 Apl.de.ap Foundation $95,000 Seniors Eyecare Program $250,000 Total $2,295,746 11

Seniors Eye Care Program 12 EyeCare America provides no cost eye care to those who qualify. One-in-three Americans has some form of vision impairing eye disease by age 65, and nearly 3,000,000 people of all ages have glaucoma. Through its Online Referral Center, the Seniors EyeCare Program offers two types of services, based on qualifications. Service I Service II

13 Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center The purpose of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center is to insure a strong educational foundation for Ophthalmologists. Childhood blindness is one of the top causes of vision loss world wide. By supporting the Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center within the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s ONE Network, we have a real opportunity to make a difference and improve the outcomes in eye care for children worldwide.

14 Apl.de.ap Foundation International Vision To prepare marginalized, creative, and gifted students as global professionals in arts and technology. Mission To equip Filipino youth with the knowledge and skills to improve their lives.

15 Apl.de.ap Foundation International October 20, 2015 Presentation of the first ophthalmology retcam to Southern Philippines Medical Center Davao City, Philippines

$2,000,000 committed, and matched dollar for dollar, to establish the first Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc., Professor of ophthalmology research at the Mayo Clinic. The first Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc., Professor of Ophthalmology Research Michael C. Brodsky, M.D. recipient was Michael C. Brodsky, M.D. 16 Endowed Professorship Program

In October 2015 we welcomed our second recipient. The Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland 17 Endowed Professorship Program

Grants – Research $1,950,000 Grants – Travel (Arvo) $ 60,600 Fellowships $ 120,000 Endowed Professorship Program $2,000,000 One Network$ 200,000 Seniors Eyecare Program $ 250,000 Total$4,580, – 2016 Budget

Recognition Programs Life Sponsor Associate Patron Patron The Grand Master’s Club The Grand Commander’s Club Memorials Honorariums Wills & Bequests 19

20 Recognition Programs Sight Crusader The Permanent Donor Fund The Grand Master’s Sword of Merit The Golden Chalice

Voluntary campaigns Ideas to increase campaign donations. First Method (The Easy Way) Second Method (Special Approach) Third Method (Efforts of many) Additional Fund Raising Methods An Idea For 100% Participation 21

For More Information Robert W Bigley Office Administrator/Assistant Secretary Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc Long Prairie Road, Suite 5 Flower Mound, Tx Phone: Fax: Website: 22

Together, we will make our mark in the eye community by preventing blindness in future generations through research and education God is THE giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) 23 Our Future