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EIN 23-7087830

Retina Research Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
Description
The mission of the Retina Research Foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in Research and education. As a public charity, rrf raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds. To conduct medical Research for treatment of retinal diseases causing blindness.
Related structure
Retina Research Foundation is a subordinate organization under Retina Research Permanent Endowment Fund.
Total revenues
$2,299,919
2022
Total expenses
$2,293,424
2022
Total assets
$3,916,625
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Retina Research Foundation

The mission of the Retina Research Foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in Research and education. As a public charity, rrf raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds.

Grants made by Retina Research Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)General Support$309,400
Northeastern University (NU)General Support$45,000
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGeneral Support$45,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Retina Research Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harry E Bovay Jr FoundationGrant - To Support the Mission of the Organzation$50,000
T Rowe Price CharitableMultiple$8,208
Strake FoundationBasic Science Pilot Study Grants$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Retina Research Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Alice R McPhersonPresident and Scientific Director$0
Arthur WillisVice President$0
H Richard WaltonTreasurer and Assistant Secretary / Treasurer / Director$0
John C DawsonChairman / Director / Secretary$0
Ronald G GirottoChair , Board of Advisory Trustees / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Retina Research Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,161,177
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$108,500
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$30,242
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,299,919

Form 990s for Retina Research Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122019-12-26990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducation
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
retinaresearchfnd.org/ 
Phone
(713) 797-1925
IRS details
EIN
23-7087830
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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