Stefan Flatscher

Director

Stefan Flatscher is a renowned German eyewear designer and entrepreneur.

For more than twenty years, he was the chief designer and Managing Partner of the famous Freudenhaus eye ware brand in Munich. In 2013 he moved to Palm Beach Gardens where he continues to create affordable luxury eye ware under his new independent brand FHONE. Stefan is a passionate, clever and witty eyewear personality with an impressive expertise in corporate strategy and marketing.

Stefan joined the Board of the Foundation in 2025, applying his personal experiences, expertise and creative talents to advance and grow the Foundation and its programs.

Taras Oceanographic Foundation

The Taras Oceanographic Foundation is a Florida 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Corporation and all gifts to the organization are deductible on Corporate, Foundation and Individual tax returns to the extend provided by State and Federal Laws. A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Taras Oceanographic Foundation, a Florida-based nonprofit corporation (Registration No. CH15629) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-Help-FLA (435-7352) within the State or visiting their website here. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State.

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