The Arvo Foundation For Eye Research Inc is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 2001. 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. Arvo Foundation For Eye Research 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, Arvo Foundation For Eye Research Inc generated $997.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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 2017, Arvo Foundation For Eye Research Inc has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $1,462,000. 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
A CATALYST FOR INNOVATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION IN VISION RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AWARDS AND GRANTS: THE ARVO FOUNDATION OFFERS A NUMBER OF AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE EXEMPLARY RESEARCH AND SEVERAL RESEARCH AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS THAT SUPPORT NOVEL RESEARCH PROJECTS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING SCIENTISTS WHO ARE EARLY IN THEIR CAREER OR FROM AN UNDERREPRESENTED GROUP.
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES: THE ARVO FOUNDATION ORGANIZES FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT HELP FURTHER THE CAREERS OF EYE AND VISION RESEARCHERS. OTHER INITIATIVES INCLUDE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ADVANCING WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ARVO'S INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER AFFILIATES, THE KEYNOTE SERIES AT THE ARVO ANNUAL MEETING AND SPECIALTY SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Iris M Rush Cae Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jason Spessard Cae Chief Operating & Financial Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Joel S Schuman MD Farvo Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rafal Farjo PHD Farvo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Morse JD PHD Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Blanks PHD Farvo Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $255,293 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $786,225 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,041,518 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $138,685 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$136,963 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$45,348 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $997,892 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $373,399 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $147,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $157,106 |
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 | $131,296 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,600 |
Other employee benefits | $11,414 |
Payroll taxes | $7,347 |
Fees for services: Management | $11,146 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,188 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,086 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,894 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $133,000 |
Office expenses | $53,910 |
Information technology | $647 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,708 |
Travel | $1,404 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,187 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,136,082 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,552 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $22,439 |
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 | $1,940 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,337,556 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,780,487 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $382,092 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $82,921 |
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 | $418,153 |
Total liabilities | $883,166 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,864,424 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,032,897 |
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 | $7,780,487 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Arvo Foundation For Eye Research Inc has awarded $100,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON PURPOSE: RESEARCH AWARD | $40,000 |
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $10,000 |
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $50,000 |