The Fred Hollows Foundation
Working to end avoidable blindness across the world
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The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organization focused on eliminating avoidable blindness and restoring sight in communities that lack access to eye care. It supports treatment, training of local health workers, and stronger eye-health systems in developing countries, and also works to improve Indigenous Australian health. Its Dubai presence supports the foundation's work across the Middle East and beyond.
Mission
To eliminate avoidable blindness and improve eye health in underserved communities, including a focus on Indigenous Australian health.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Fred Hollows Foundation was founded in 1992 in Sydney, Australia by eye surgeon Professor Fred Hollows, shortly before his death, to continue his mission of ending avoidable blindness.
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
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- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Fred Hollows Foundation is a health nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Fred Hollows Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in UAE is 37/100.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is classified as a Health organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organization focused on eliminating avoidable blindness and restoring sight in communities that lack access to eye care. It supports treatment, training of local health workers, and stronger eye-health systems in developing countries, and also works to improve Indigenous Australian health. Its Dubai presence supports the foundation's work across the Middle East and beyond. The Fred Hollows Foundation is a health organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1992.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1992
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Fred Hollows Foundation
- What is The Fred Hollows Foundation?
- The Fred Hollows Foundation is a health non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organization focused on eliminating avoidable blindness and restoring sight in communities that lack access to eye care. It supports treatment, training of local health workers, and stronger eye-health systems in developing countries, and also works to improve Indigenous Australian health. Its Dubai presence supports the foundation's work across the Middle East and beyond.
- When was The Fred Hollows Foundation founded?
- The Fred Hollows Foundation was founded in 1992.
- Where is The Fred Hollows Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 15 countries.
- Is The Fred Hollows Foundation trustworthy?
- The Fred Hollows Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Fred Hollows Foundation's website?
- https://www.hollows.org/au/home
- Are donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.