Retina Foundation Of The Southwest

Organization Overview

Retina Foundation Of The Southwest is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1975. 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. As of 12/2021, Retina Foundation Of The Southwest employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retina Foundation Of The Southwest 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 12/2021, Retina Foundation Of The Southwest generated $5.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE RESEARCH, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF BLINDNESS AND IMPAIRED VISION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO STRIVES TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT, DIAGNOSE AND TREAT SIGHT-THREATENING CONDITIONS, AND TO ENHANCE THE REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PARTIALLY SIGHTED OR BLIND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

STUDIES TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY AND SUFFICIENT CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NORMAL BINOCULAR VISION IN INFANTS FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE. CLINICAL TREATMENT TRIALS FOR RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA, CHOROIDEREMIA, RETINOSCHESIS AND AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION. RESEARCH INTO GENES CAUSING CERTAIN INHERITED EYE DISEASES MEASURES OF HUMAN RECEPTOR AND POST RECEPTOR ACTIVITY. RESEARCH TO DEVELOP A DEVICE FOR OCULAR DELIVERY OF DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION. VARIOUS OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$285,966
Related organizations$386,631
Government grants $1,178,288
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,423,997
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,274,882
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$74,424
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,235,992

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Retina Foundation Of The Southwest has recieved totaling $608,167.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$170,000
Rosewood Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$100,000
Hillcrest Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: HVAC SYSTEM REMEDIATION

$100,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$82,864
$50,000
Theodore And Beulah Beasley Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: TESTING & TRACKING EYE DISEASE IN 80-100 ADULTS AND SENIORS

$25,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,397,738
Earnings$111,335
Other Expense$10,509,073

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