Research To Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (H11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Research To Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc 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, Research To Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc generated $14.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Research To Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc has awarded 304 individual grants totaling $62,454,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL & FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EYE RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH GRANTS AND SUPPORT: DURING 2023, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. (RPBEF) MADE GRANTS TO UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOLS TO AID IN THE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF BLINDING EYE DISEASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Tinker Treasurer & Asst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diane S Swift Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Brenner Vice President & Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian F Hofland President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Wilshire Associates Incorporated Investment Management Services | 12/30/21 | $470,547 |
Walter Scott Partners Limited (Ncs Globa Investment Advisory Fees | 12/30/21 | $109,151 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $39,837 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,837 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,168,050 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$286,621 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,626,979 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,328,563 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $477,422 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,789,523 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,751,410 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $174,238,846 |
Investments—other securities | $88,842,766 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,825,714 |
Total assets | $273,658,736 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,339 |
Grants payable | $7,417,044 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,690,383 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $216,365,433 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,602,920 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $273,658,736 |
Over the last fiscal year, Research To Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc has awarded $7,441,000 in support to 51 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALLIANCE FOR EYE & VISION RESEARCH INC PURPOSE: SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANT | $80,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATORS GRANT | $75,000 |
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PURPOSE: MEDICAL STUDENT EYE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT | $30,000 |
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED RESEARCH GRANT: DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY | $115,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: MEDICAL STUDENT EYE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT | $38,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: STEIN INNOVATION GRANT | $300,000 |