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Annual Giving
$2.9M

About

Brien Holden Vision Institute Limited is an Australian research and development organization focused on eye care and vision science. It develops innovative ophthalmic technologies including contact lenses, spectacle lenses, and intraocular lenses to correct refractive errors and slow myopia progression. The organization invents, prototypes, and licenses its designs to global ophthalmic industry leaders, operating as a translational research institute rather than a traditional grantmaker.

Giving Philosophy

BHVI operates as a research and technology development organization that creates commercially viable eye care solutions through innovation and licensing partnerships. Rather than providing grants to external organizations, it develops and commercializes its own intellectual property in partnership with industry leaders to advance vision care globally.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.6M
$7.6M$36.4M$26.7M
FY2022
$1.4M
$6.6M$45.5M$34.9M
FY2021
$1.8M
$11.1M$58.1M$45.4M
FY2020
$2.0M
$2.0M AU + $22K intl
$7.6M$59.5M$48.9M
FY2019
$2.6M
$2.5M AU + $87K intl
$8.7M$69.6M$52.1M
FY2018
$2.8M
$2.4M AU + $441K intl
$18.4M$70.4M$55.7M
FY2017
$2.9M
$1.4M AU + $1.6M intl
$17.3M$72.0M$55.7M
7yr total$15.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthresearchtechnology
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
industry partnersophthalmic companieseye care_practitioners

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
BHVI generates wealth through licensing its patented lens designs and technologies to global ophthalmic industry partners. It operates on a commercial model, deriving revenue from intellectual property licensing rather than traditional philanthropy or government funding.

Board & Leadership

Earl Smith
director
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (68 days ago)
Website scan updated: 22 April 2026 (22 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (71 days ago)
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