Retina World Congress is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2016. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retina World Congress is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER ONGOING DIALOGUE AND TO GENERATE CONSENSUS ABOUT RETINAL DISEASE, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND TREATMENTS, BEST PRACTICES, AND CLINICAL RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RWC IS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT UNITES INTERNATIONAL RETINA SPECIALISTS IN THE VANGUARD OF SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES AND THERAPEUTIC INNOVATION IN RETINAL HEALTH. THE MISSION OF RETINA WORLD CONGRESS IS TO FOSTER ONGOING DIALOGUE AND TO GENERATE CONSENSUS ABOUT RETINAL DISEASE, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND TREATMENTS, BEST PRACTICES, AND CLINICAL RESEARCH WITH A MAJOR EFFORT THROUGH A DESIGNATED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN MAY 2022 THAT FEATURED PRESENTATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS IN RETINA. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES, EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON CASES AND CONTROVERSIES AND INDUSTRY EXHIBITS, AND ITS PROCEEDINGS ARE PUBLISHED WITH A RETINA JOURNAL. RWC RECOGNIZED THAT RAPID INNOVATION IN RETINA AND THE NEED FOR AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM WAS EVEN GREATER THAN AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. RWC NOW OFFERS MONTHLY "FREE" WEBINARS, HAS A COLUMN IN THE OSLI RETINA JOURNAL, AN IMAGE BANK OF OVER 40,000 CASES AND A BANK OF SURGICAL VIDEOS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rishi Singh Executive Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tarek Hassan Executive Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Baruch Kuppermann President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kourous Rezaei President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $10,000 |
Debbie Espe Executive Director/svp | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $61,743 |
Andre Gomes Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $572,382 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $572,383 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $10,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $61,743 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,911 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $531 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,267 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $142,769 |
Interest | $2,530 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,739 |
All other expenses | $919 |
Total functional expenses | $269,220 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $381,665 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $381,665 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,110 |
Total liabilities | $2,110 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $379,555 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $381,665 |