# The Luminaires Founder Chapter > The Luminaires Founder Chapter is a Pasadena, California fundraising support group for Doheny Eye Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, improvement, and restoration of human eyesight (EIN 95-2916590). Founded in 1974 by Mary L. Crary, The Luminaires have supported vision research, patient care, and eye-disease awareness for over 50 years. ## About - [Mission & Vision](https://theluminaires.org/about/mission-vision/): the chapter's mission and its relationship to Doheny Eye Institute - [History](https://theluminaires.org/about/history/): founding history from 1974 to today ## Support - [Donate](https://theluminaires.org/donate/): how to give in support of Doheny Eye Institute - [Events](https://theluminaires.org/events/): the annual benefit and other fundraising events - [Become a Member](https://theluminaires.org/register/full-membership/): how to join The Luminaires ## Media - [News](https://theluminaires.org/news/): press coverage and chapter updates - [Gallery](https://theluminaires.org/gallery/): photos from benefits and general meetings ## Contact - [Contact](https://theluminaires.org/contact/): reach the chapter with questions