Our Mission
The Eye & Ear Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) type III supporting organization with the mission of advancing the leading-edge academic and research efforts of the Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.
In fiscal year 2008, the Eye & Ear Foundation raised more than $3.2 million from private sources and invested nearly $1.4 million from the Foundation’s endowment in support of the Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh.
By raising and distributing philanthropic dollars to the departments, the Foundation encourages individuals, foundations and businesses to support new science — and new solutions — to caring for and curing people with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.