Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF), USA, established in 1998 by Mr. K. Muralidharan, Mr. K. Sridharan, and Mr. Khushnood Ahmad, operates as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SEF USA’s primary mission is to combat curable blindness in India and support SEF India and other partners in expanding their efforts to achieve this goal.

SEF USA focuses on fundraising for the construction of specialized eye-care hospitals across India and the provision of free eye surgeries.

SEF, USA has consistently achieved the highest rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator for multiple consecutive years. This prestigious rating is awarded based on the organization’s strong financial health, commitment to accountability, and dedication to transparency in its operations.

Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) is renowned for its Gift of Vision rural outreach program, which has received awards and recognition for its outstanding efforts. Through this program, SEF brings high-quality and timely eye care services to the rural areas of India, ensuring that vision care is accessible to those in need, even in remote regions.