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Phillips Eye Institute Foundation

History

Phillips Eye Institute is a premier specialty hospital for the treatment of eye diseases and disorders. Established at the former Mount Sinai Hospital in 1987, the Minneapolis facility integrates the latest technologies with staff expertise to serve the needs of affiliated ophthalmologists, referring physicians, other eye care professionals and their patients.

The Institute is named for Minnesota philanthropist Jay Phillips, who believed that quality, accessible health care was a fundamental right. Phillips Eye Institute became a stand-alone eye specialty hospital in 1987 and today is a state-of-the-art eye health care facility, just as Phillips and the other founders envisioned, is committed to health care excellence, innovative research and ongoing community engagement.

For over 20 years, Phillips Eye Institute has provided specialty eye care excellence and efficiency that cannot be matched in a general hospital setting.

The Foundation's support enables Phillips Eye Institute to continue to play a vital role in improving the eye health of its surrounding community through outreach, education and service.

Community outreach initiatives

The Early Youth Eyecare (EYE) Community Inititiative

The Kirby Puckett Education Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phillips Eye Institute not-for-profit?

Yes. The Phillips Eye Institute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating solely for the purpose of furthering the mission and values of the Phillips Eye Institute.

How can I make my gift?

You can make your gift by sending a check to Phillips Eye Institute. Just print and complete our donation form (requires Adobe Reader), and mail it with your gift to Phillips Eye Institute Foundation, 2215 Park Avenue Suite 202, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

How can I be sure that my gift stays at Phillips Eye Institute?

Philanthropy money raised through the Foundation will remain at Phillips Eye Institute. Gifts can be “restricted” to be used for very specific purposes. Systems for tracking restricted or designated donations and their uses are in place.

How is my gift used?

You can choose how your gift will be used.

• Toward the areas of greatest need… Let us know your gift is unrestricted so that we can put it to use in the area of greatest need.
• Toward a particular program or service… You can specify that your donation support the general patient care fund, facility renovations or to any of Phillips Eye Institute services and programs.

What different areas can I direct my gift to?

You can designate your gift for study, research, and care of:

• Early Youth Eyecare (EYE) Youth Vision Screening
• Cataracts
• Macular Degeneration
• Retinal & Vitreous Diseases
• Glaucoma
• Corneal & External Surface Disease
• Low Vision Rehab
• Janet and Irving Shapiro, MD Technology Fund

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2215 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-775-8800
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