ISEPS Global Ophthalmology Foundation

The Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons is proud to announce the creation of the ISEPS Global Ophthalmology Foundation (IGOF).  Its purpose is to support programs and efforts to expand the availability and the quality of medical, surgical and vision care throughout the world.

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Organization

The IGOF is managed by a volunteer board of directors.  The founding officers and directors are:

• President - Ronald C. May, MD; Deerfield, IL
• Vice President - R.V. Paul Chan, MD; Chicago, IL
• Secretary-Treasurer - Richard H. Paul; Vernon Hills, IL
• At-large Director - Chris Albanis, MD; Chicago, IL
• Director/ISEPS President - Sohail Hasan, MD PhD; Orland Park, IL
• Director/Resident-in-Training - Hong-Gam Le, MD; Chicago, IL

The Foundation is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Accordingly, donations to the IGOF are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.  (Be sure to consult your tax adviser for details about tax deductions.)

Programs

The directors are developing a number of programs for support by the IGOF.  We anticipate continuing our partnership with our colleague, Nguyen Xuan Tam in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam and his NGO, the Community Development Fund.  Additional projects will be considered as further details become available.

Approved projects funded by IGOF -- CLICK HERE

Donations

IGOF is grateful to receive donations from interested individuals or corporate entities.  Please use the donation forms listed below to facilitate your contribution.  Donations typically are for general use as determined by the IGOF board of directors.  However, if you wish to make a restricted contribution, please indicate that on the donation form.  Be as specific as possible if you want to direct your contribution to a particular program or recipient.  (Note - IGOF reserves the right to decline any restricted donation.)

     INDIVIDUAL contribution - Donate Here

     CORPORATE contribution - Donate Here
           Companies, non-profit organizations, foundations, partnerships, or other business entities 

     Download a printed form (PDF format) if you wish to donate by check

Questions?

For additional information or if you have questions, please contact the IGOF at the offices of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, 10 W. Phillip Rd., Suite 120, Vernon Hills, IL  60061-1730.

Phone:  847-680-1666
Fax:  847-680-1682
Email:  [email protected]