The ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation was officially created in November 2002, but had been in the minds of ACVO Diplomates for a long time. The Foundation slowly developed over past years and is an extension of the 'Magrane Fund' idea. The Magrane Fund was originally funded by individual donations and the Basic Science Course program. This Fund will remain a separate yet integral part of the overall Foundation program.

The Foundation is officially a non-profit, charitable organization, (501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its goal is to fund research which benefits veterinary ophthalmology studies. Individuals, ACVO Diplomates, clinics and foundations may now make tax-deductible monetary donations at any time. Please contact the VAF office if you have any questions about gifting donations.

If you would like to become involved in the Foundation and/or its activities, or make a donation, please contact the Foundation office 208-466-7624.

We are hopeful that 2008 might bring about a revolution in donation income to the Foundation and bring the VAF closer to its goal of accumulating 1-1.5 million dollars in assets to become self-funding. View information regarding current fundraisers and opportunities to help the VAF.

VAF Brochure To order brochures, contact the VAF office at 208-466-7624 or office08ATacvo.org.