“A Masonic Charity” 1

To improve vision through research, education, and supporting access to care 2

To fulfill this mission, the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. annually invites eligible investigators to submit applications for ophthalmology research grants for the award period which normally runs from July 1 to June 30 3

 The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. was founded by the Grand Encampment in 1955  Earliest goal was to correct strabismus or “crossed eyes” in children 4

 Since its founding in 1955 over $139 million has been expended on research, patient care, and education  Over $19 million in grants have been awarded to researchers working in the fields of ophthalmology and ophthalmologic genetics 5

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. is a Maryland Corporation governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of the six elected officers of the Grand Encampment, all past Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment, and six trustees-at-large elected from and by the membership of the Grand Encampment for 9 year terms 6

The KTEF, Inc. is exempt from federal income taxation under IRC § 501(c)3 and individual contributions are deductible under IRC § 170 7

The KTEF, Inc. is committed to support research that can help launch the careers of clinical or basic researchers committed to the prevention or cure of potentially blinding diseases in infants, children, and adults. We support clinical or basic research on conditions that can or may eventually be treated or prevented 8

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:  Amblyopia  Cataract  Glaucoma  Optic nerve hypoplasia  Retinopathy of prematurity  Ocular malformations  Nystagmus  Hereditary diseases such as retinal dystrophies and retinoblastoma 9

 Career-starter Research Grants – Up to $60k/grant – Applicants must be at the beginning of their careers and must have received M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent  Competitive Renewal Grants – Up to $60K/grant to extend the original grant project for one additional year if the data warrant 10

 Training Mentors for Developing Countries (TMDC) Fellowship – Annual stipend of $60k – The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) has identified a significant need for well-trained pediatric ophthalmology faculty in developing countries – Recipients agree to return to their native countries to practice pediatric ophthalmology for a minimum of 5 years and, to the extent possible, train residents in that country 11

A list of those receiving Career-starter Research Grants, Competitive Renewal Grants, and institutions receiving grants for FY is located on our website – 12

 Career-starter Grants  51 applications  19 approved  $1,135,771  Competitive Renewal Grants  16 applications  8 approved  $476,000  TOTAL – 27 Grants -- $1,611,171 13

 Training Mentors in Developing Countries 0 applications 0 approved  EyeCare America -- $250,000 TOTAL FY Research and Education Expenditures $1,861,171 14

The KTEF, Inc. has a long-standing partnership with the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The KTEF co-sponsors the Academy’s EyeCare America program which provides eye care at no cost to those who qualify. Through its Online Referral Center, the Seniors EyeCare Program offers two types of services based on qualifications 15

Service I for: ◊ US citizens or legal residents ◊ Age 65 or older ◊ Have not seen an EyeMD in 3 or more yrs ◊ Do not belong to an HMO or have eye care through the Veterans Administration Service II for: ◊ US citizens and legal residents ◊ Increased risk of glaucoma (determined by age, race, and family history) ◊ Those who have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more 16

 Visit for additional informationwww.eyecareamerica.org  Eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, and fees of other medical professionals are excluded 17

 Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center ONE® Network: The Ophthalmic News and Education Network  The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) is committed to reducing avoidable blindness by: ◊ Eliminating lack of ophthalmic education as a contributor to global blindness ◊ Speeding education of new knowledge, technology, and treatments ◊ Ensuring educational foundation for next generation of ophthalmologists 18

o Enhancing clinical relevance within subspecialties and geographic areas o Launched ONE® Network in November 2007 with a $12m investment – Program includes: ◊ Comprehensive Ophthalmic Education Portal ◊ Users can access a single knowledge portal ◊ Quality content (vetted) ◊ Rapid access to knowledge 19

◊ Virtual skills transition center addresses the need for: ◦ Resident and fellow education ◦ Mid-career acquisition of new skills ◦ International training in less developed countries ◊ Improvement in outcomes for pediatric patients ◊ Create extensive simulation library 20

In recognition of a gift of $250,000 and either an annual maintenance fee or establishment of a named endowed fund to fund maintenance, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology will name the ONE® Network pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty center: The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., Pediatric Ophthalmology Center in perpetuity 21

 Advantages to KTEF of endowing a professorship ◊ Consistent with KTEF mission ◊ KTEF perpetual benefit from one-time investment ◊ KTEF receives publicity ◊ Creates a new KTEF partnership legacy 22

 Advantages to the endowed institution ◊ Provides institution with a financial resource ◊ Consistent with the institution’s mission statement ◊ Publicity for the institution 23

 A committee developed guidelines for selection of an institution to partner with to establish an endowed professorship ◊ Institution has a premier reputation ◊ Senior faculty member ◊ Guarantee by institution that endowment permanently on-going, the endowment will be used exclusively for research, and there will be on-going recognition of KTEF partnership ◊ Annual report to KTEF 24

 Committee investigated several premier ophthalmology institutions to develop a recommendation to the board on the best partner for the KTEF  Factors included: ◊ Type of institution ◊ Geographic location ◊ Premier ophthalmology reputation ◊ Premier reputation in other medical fields ◊ Access to specialists in other disciplines ◊ Publish national medical journal ◊ Provide matching funds ◊ Purpose for which fund income used 25

◊ Title of endowed professorship – (recognition) ◊ Selector of endowed professorship ◊ Review professor’s productivity ◊ Tenure for professor ◊ Recognition and reports 26

Based upon a comparison of these factors the Committee on Endowed Professorships recommended and the Board subsequently approved committing $2million to establish the: KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION, INC., PROFESSOR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY RESEARCH at 27

THE MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN Phoenix, AZ Jacksonville, FL 28

 Grants $2,000,000  International fellowships $300,000  Seniors Eyecare Program $250,000  FAAO One® Network Program $250,000  Endowed Professorship $2,000,000 $4,800,000 29

 Annual assessment  Charitable contributions  Fund-raising activities  Memorials  Wills and bequests  Donations from endowment funds or similar sources 30

 LIFE SPONSOR --$30.00 – SK’s only  ASSOCIATE PATRON -- $50.00 – Any individual or organization  PATRON -- $ – Any ind. or org.  GRAND COMMANDER’S CLUB -- $ – Ind.  GRAND MASTER’S CLUB -- $1, – Ind. 31

 MEMORIALS – Donations in memory of a deceased individual  HONORARY GIFTS – Donations in honor of a living person in recognition of service or friendship  GOLDEN CHALICE -- $10,000  SWORD OF MERIT -- $25,000  PERMANENT DONOR FUNDS  SIGHT CRUSADER – Designation of KTEF in will 32

 PURPOSE – To supplement the income of the KTEF through bequests, gifts, endowments, etc. to assist the Foundation in fulfilling its mission  TIME FRAME – October 1 – April 30 annually  NOTE – Will bequests count in annual campaign 33

 38 th -- $921,  39 th -- $1,281,  40 th -- $1,344,  41 st -- $1,005,  42 nd -- $2,140,  43 rd -- $1,208,  44 th -- $2,552,  45 th -- $1,379,

 64 th Triennial -- $3,631,421  65 th Triennial -- $5,901,000  66 th Triennial -- $1,379,456 (to date) 35

 No. 1 – Indiana -- $257,328 ($240,000)  No. 2 – Ohio -- $167,729 ($75,776)  No. 3 – California -- $156,275 ($105,102)  No.4 – Texas -- $105,991 ($31,460)  No. 5 – Pennsylvania -- $62,129 36

 No Indiana -- $69.08  No. 2 – Utah -- $48.51  No. 3 – California -- $43.79  No. 4 – Nevada -- $22.93  No. 5 – District of Columbia -- $

IMPORTANT NEVER IMPORTANT – Wills and bequests can be the best source of growth for the Foundation and must be encouraged by officers of the Grand Commanderies and Grand Encampment when speaking about the KTEF. NEVER miss an opportunity to stress this important opportunity to grow our Foundation. 38

 Ask our members to include the KTEF in their wills and estate plans now  Ask them to contact their attorney now to add the KTEF as beneficiary of their estate  Ideas for giving include: ◊ Direct gifts in a will ◊ Income from trusts ◊ Remainders of wills and trusts ◊ Insurance policies ◊ Securities 39

 Contact our office for “how to” advice SIGHT CRUSADER  Contact our office to be designated as a SIGHT CRUSADER, one who has included the KTEF in his estate plan 40

Robert W. Bigley Office Administrator/Assistant Secretary Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc Long Prairie Road, Suite 5 Flower Mound, TX Phone: Fax: Website: 41

We will make our mark in the eye community by preventing blindness in future generations through research and education 42

In the past we could help one person one time In the future we will help generations to come through research and education 43

To improve vision through research, education, and supporting access to care 44