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Foundation
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Your contribution supports training, mentoring, scholarships and professional development programs benefiting the next generation of innovators and leaders in optics and photonics.
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Donate Online
Optica matches each gift 100% in addition to covering all labor and overhead costs.
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Contact us
To discuss legacy and planned giving.
Foundation
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Donate online
Access our donation form, select a fund and make your contribution to the next generation-- single and recurring options available.
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Planned Giving
Explore how you can name the foundation in your will and estate and continue to support students and early career professionals.
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Annual Fund
Our general fund for opportunities reviewed and approved annually by the board of directors.
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Annual Donors
Our most recent contributors who are enabling programs and opportunities for the next generation.
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Lifetime Donors
Our highest-level donors have laid the framework for the opportunities we offer since the foundation's inception.
US Tax Information
Address:
Optica Foundation
Global Headquarters
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Phone: +1.202.416.1416
Fax: +1.202.416.1450
Email: foundation@optica.org
Tax ID: (EIN) 71-0913500
Contributions to the Optica Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible as provided by law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES (800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION.