About Us How we are Funded How we are funded Tasmanian Eye Institute has the highest Australian Tax Office and Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) status and it is an endorsed Deductable Gift Recipient (DRG). This means all donations over $2.00 are fully tax deductable and Philanthropic Ancillary Funds (PAF) are eligible to support us. As a charity we are reliant on donations to continue our work. Funding can come from a number of different areas… Public donations Bequests by leaving a legacy Corporate donations or become a corporate supporter Sponsored clinical research trials Purchasing glasses Raffles and other fundraising events We are expanding our fundraising efforts into 2020, and are reaching out to you for your support... Ways to fundraise Become an ambassador Campaign for us This means all donations are fully tax-deductible and all philanthropic funds can also make donations.