Knights TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION Inc A Masonic Charity

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

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

Our Legacy Begins Walter Allen De. Lamater Most Eminent Grand Master 1958 First President & Founder of The Knights Templar Eye Foundation 3

Vision Becomes Reality • Introduced and debated at the 1955 Grand Encampment Triennial. • 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 4

Eye Foundation Early Success 5

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. 6

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 $148 million has been expended since its incorporation • Over $24 million in grants have been awarded 7

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 www. knightstemplar. org/ktef 8

Recipients . Anthony B. Daniels, M. D Janet L. Alexander, M. D. 9

2016 -2017 Grants & Fellowships • Grants – 30 awarded totaling $1, 864, 019 • Career Starter Grants – 20 awarded totaling $1, 222, 982 • Competitive Renewal Grants – 10 awarded totaling $641, 037 • Training Mentors For Developing Countries – None awarded • Travel Grants To ARVO (The Association For Research In Vision And Ophthalmology) & ISER (International Society for Eye Research - 80 awarded totaling $120, 600 10

Total 2015 - 2016 Research And Education Expenditures Grants – Research $1, 791, 196 Grants – Travel (ARVO) $60, 600 Fellowships $0 One Network $200, 000 Seniors Eyecare Program $250, 000 Total $2, 301, 796 11

Seniors Eye Care Program • Eye. Care 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 people of all ages have glaucoma. • Through its Online Referral Center, the Seniors Eye. Care Program offers two types of services, based on qualifications. • Service II 12

Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center • The purpose of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center is to ensure 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. 13

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. 14

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

Travel Grants ARVO 2015 16

Travel Grants ARVO 2016 17

Endowed Professorship Program • $2, 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 recipient was Michael C. Brodsky, M. D. 18

Endowed Professorship Program • $2, 000 committed, and matched dollar for dollar, to establish the second Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. , Professor of Ophthalmology research at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University. • The second Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. , Professor of Ophthalmology Research recipient was Thomas Mc. Carthy Bosley, M. D. 19

2016 – 2017 Budget Grants – Research $1, 625, 000 Grants – Travel (ARVO & ISER) $ 120, 600 Fellowships $ 0 Endowed Professorship Program $ One Network $ 200, 000 Seniors Eyecare Program $ 250, 000 Total 0 $2, 195, 600 20

Recognition Programs • • Life Sponsor Associate Patron The Grand Master’s Club The Grand Commander’s Club Memorials Honorariums Wills & Bequests / Trusts – Planned Giving 21

Recognition Programs • Sight Crusader • The Permanent Donor Fund • The Grand Master’s Sword of Merit • The Golden Chalice 22

to Voluntary Campaigns Fund Raising Can be Fun • 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 23

For More Information Robert W Bigley Office Administrator/Assistant Secretary Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5 Flower Mound, TX 75022 -4230 Phone: 214. 888. 0220 Fax: 214. 888. 0230 Email: manager@ktef. us Website: www. knightstemplar. org/ktef 24

Our Future 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) 25