The mission details for the William B. O'Rourke Foundation are not explicitly provided.
The William B. O'Rourke Foundation's grant program is designed to support a range of initiatives within the field of vision care. The foundation prioritizes projects and programs that: 1) Promote the health of the human eye and eyesight; 2) Aid in the development of educational services for the training of professionals, students, and organizations in the provision of vision care services; 3) Support the establishment, development, and expansion of educational and research facilities for advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye diseases or conditions; 4) Enhance public awareness about vision care services availability, especially to those in need, to prevent diseases or injuries to the eye and loss of sight; and 5) Engage in cooperative efforts, including matching funds or joint ventures, which advance the foundation's objectives in the field of vision care.
Grant applications that are accompanied by matching funds from additional sources will receive special attention.