# Sankara Eye Foundation, USA

> Sankara Eye Foundation, USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds free, high-quality cataract and eye
> surgeries for the poor in India through a network of partner Sankara eye hospitals. Founded in 2001,
> headquartered in Milpitas, California. Tax ID 77-6141976.

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA raises donations in the United States that fund sight-restoring surgeries
performed at partner Sankara eye hospitals across India. $360 funds one free cataract surgery a month
for a year. All contributions are tax-deductible; SEF publishes its IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter,
annual audit statement, and Form 990 for public review. Donations can be made online, by mail, phone,
wire/ACH, stock, cryptocurrency, or from within India.

## Core pages

- [Ways to Donate](https://www.giftofvision.org/ways-to-donate): every donation method, with a full
  breakdown of Free Eye Surgery, Wall of Founders, and Facility Room giving tiers.
- [Financials](https://www.giftofvision.org/financials): audited financial statements, Form 990, and
  IRS tax-exempt determination letters.
- [About Us / History](https://www.giftofvision.org/sankara-about-us-history): founding story and
  25-year history of the organization.
- [Our Team](https://www.giftofvision.org/sankara-team): board, council, and leadership.
- [FAQs](https://www.giftofvision.org/sankara-faqs-page): donation, tax-deductibility, and receipt
  questions answered directly.
- [Our Hospitals](https://www.giftofvision.org/ourhospital): the partner hospital network in India.
- [Vision 2030](https://www.giftofvision.org/vision-2030): the organization's stated long-term goals.
- [Stories of Sankara](https://www.giftofvision.org/stories-of-sankara-list-page): patient outcome
  stories from funded surgeries.

## Contact

Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, 1900 McCarthy Blvd #207, Milpitas, CA 95035.
Phone: 1-866-726-5272. Email: info@giftofvision.org.