Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc is located in Beaumont, TX. The organization was established in 1981. 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, Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation 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 12/2021, Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc generated $511.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $202.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUNDING PERTAINING TO BENIGN ESSENTIAL BLEPHAROSPASM AND RELATED CONDITIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FUNDING FOR RESEARCH REGARDING BENIGN ESSENTIAL BLEPHAROSPASM AND RELATED CONDITIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charlene Hudgins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,188 |
Heidi Coggeshall President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Jane Boyd VP Of Phys Outreach | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Bakalor VP Of Development | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tishana Cundiff VP - Education & Support | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jonathan Healy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $455,904 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $455,904 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $49,938 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,791 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $511,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $55,188 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,623 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $37,804 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,114 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $795 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,094 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,142 |
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 | $3,921 |
All other expenses | $57,808 |
Total functional expenses | $202,844 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $265,929 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $877,119 |
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 | $680,371 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,823,419 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,113 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $2,113 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,800,482 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,824 |
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 | $1,823,419 |
Over the last fiscal year, Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc has awarded $110,061 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Research | $70,061 |
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PURPOSE: Research | $40,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $16,950.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $6,950 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dean Mcgee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, OK | $54,603,133 | $49,025,501 |
Retina Foundation Of The Southwest Dallas, TX | $12,529,577 | $5,235,992 |
Hermann Eye Fund Houston, TX | $36,488,074 | $1,787,346 |
Retina Research Foundation Houston, TX | $4,418,640 | $2,470,353 |
Tarrant Eye Resources Inc Fort Worth, TX | $1,198,647 | $1,092,052 |
Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Inc Beaumont, TX | $1,823,419 | $511,633 |
Kino-Eye Centere For Visual Innovation Houston, TX | $39,958 | $0 |
Schepens International Society Houston, TX | $0 | $0 |
Pediatric Vision Research And Diagnostic Center Fort Worth, TX | $259,134 | $46,613 |
Wheeler Vision Research Center Houston, TX | $15,165 | $0 |
Foundation For Retinal Research Metairie, LA | $106,947 | $0 |