Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund

Organization Overview

Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (H41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund generated $399.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FUND IS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY BY: RAISING THE STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CARE OF THE OCULAR SICK BY PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY; ADVANCING THE ART AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC TEACHING; PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING ADVANCED STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELDS OF OCULAR AND RELATED DISEASES; AND BY PROVIDING FOR PRIZES AND MEDALS TO PERSONS EXCELLING IN ONE OR MORE OF SUCH ENDEAVORS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE HERMAN KNAPP FUND SUPPORTS THE AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA AND HONORARY LECTURES PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.


THE HERMAN KNAPP FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE RESIDENT RETREAT OF THE HEED OPHTHALMIC FOUNDATION TO ENCOURAGE PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC CAREERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE HERMAN KNAPP FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL FIELD.


THE HERMAN KNAPP FUND SUPPORTS TRAVEL AWARDS FOR NON-MEMBER, YOUNG INVESTIGATORS FROM THEIR RESIDENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AOS ANNUAL MEETING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David J Wilson MD
Secretary/treasurer
$0
William F Mieler MD Facs Farvo
Chair Through 5/2023
$0
Preston H Blomquist MD
Chair Start 5/2023
$0
Emily Y Chew MD
Trustee
$0
Mary E Hartnett MD
Trustee
$0
Peter A Netland MD PHD
Trustee Start 5/2023
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $215,205
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $184,077
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $399,282

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund has awarded $265,930 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE HEED OPHTHALMIC FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESIDENT RETREAT

$10,000

THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM OF THE EYE

$255,930
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$60,651
Herman Knapp Testamonial Fund
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$0
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