Retina Research Foundation

Organization Overview

Retina Research Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1971. 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. Retina Research Foundation 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 12/2022, Retina Research Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Retina Research Foundation has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $9,200,329. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,938,382
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$222,795
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,161,177
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $108,500
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $30,242
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,299,919

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Retina Research Foundation has awarded $1,557,200 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000

TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - INSTITUTE FOR VISION RESEARCH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,000

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH - GALVESTON

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$39,800
View Grant Profile

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or