Foundation Of The American Society Of Retina Specialists Inc

Organization Overview

Foundation Of The American Society Of Retina Specialists Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation Of The American Society Of Retina Specialists 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, Foundation Of The American Society Of Retina Specialists Inc generated $831.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $471.4k 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 ENDEAVORS TO SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS AND PATIENTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF VITREORETINAL CARE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WE INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF RETINAL DISEASES, INCLUDING WAYS TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE VISION. AN EMPHASIS WAS MADE ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS OF THE PREVENTION OF AGE MACULAR DEGENERATION. IN ADDITION, DURING 2021, THE FOUNDATION, WITH STRATEGIC CORPORATE PARTNERS, BEGAN OUR PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ROLE OF RETINA SPECIALISTS, THE DISEASES THEY TREAT, AND THE ADVANCES IN RETINAL RESEARCH.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRESENTS THE RETINA YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD. THE RETINA YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD, ESTABLISHED TO HONOR PAST LEADERS OF THE ASRS AND TO SERVE AS A MEANS TO NURTURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF RETINA LEADERS, ENCOURAGES RESEARCHERS TO UNDERTAKE INVESTIGATIVE WORK IN CRITICAL AREAS OF RETINAL DISEASES THAT MAY ONE DAY LEAD TO MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENTS' LIVES. THE AWARD WAS GIVEN BASED ON AN OUTSTANDING PAPER PUBLISHED DURING THE PAST YEAR AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE INVESTIGATOR, INDICATING FUTURE POTENTIAL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF RETINA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
J Michael Jumper MD
Chair
$0
Carl C Awh MD
Immediate Past President
$0
Judy E Kim MD
President Elect
$0
Phillip J Ferrone MD
President
$0
Geoffrey G Emerson MD PHD
Treasurer
$0
Michael M Lai MD
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$24,723
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,723
Total Program Service Revenue$800,000
Investment income $6,866
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 $831,589

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