Research To Prevent Blindness Inc

Organization Overview

Research To Prevent Blindness Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1988. 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, Research To Prevent Blindness Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Research To Prevent Blindness 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, Research To Prevent Blindness Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.

Since 2018, Research To Prevent Blindness Inc has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $12,485,000. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL & FINANCIALS RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EYE RESEARCH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH GRANTS & RESEARCH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: DURING 2021, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS, INC. (RPB) MADE 15 GRANTS TO UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOLS TO AID IN THE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF BLINDING EYE DISEASE. IN ADDITION, DURING 2021, RPB MADE A $1,500,000 GRANT TO RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND, INC. (RPBEF) WHICH OPERATES AS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF RPB.


PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION: RPB DISSEMINATES THE LATE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FINDINGS TO SCIENTISTS, PHYSICIANS PATIENTS BY PUBLISHING REPORTS, BROCHURES, AND RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES.


SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA, SEMINARS & SURVEYS: RPB SUPPORTS HIGH-QUALITY SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO ITS SCIENTIFIC MISSION. SUPPORT OF SUCH MEETINGS IS CONTINGENT ON THE FISCAL & PROGRAMMATIC INTERESTS & PRIORITIES OF RPB.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,029
Membership dues$30,100
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,500,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,570,231
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,131
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,101,360
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $475,284
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $470
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$272
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,438,794

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Research To Prevent Blindness Inc has awarded $3,645,000 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: GRANT

$1,500,000

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT

$350,000

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT

$350,000

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT

$350,000

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: CAREER ADVANCEMENT GRANT

$150,000

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY

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Rochester, NY

PURPOSE: CAREER ADVANCEMENT GRANT

$150,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Research To Prevent Blindness Inc has recieved totaling $3,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Evelyn M Bachamil C Bach Foundation

La Crosse, WI

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$13,206,713
Earnings$217,550
Net Contributions$2,249,408
Grants$2,147,178
Ending Balance$13,526,493

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