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The Glaucoma Foundation

The Glaucoma Foundation

New York, NY 10038
Tax ID13-3174839

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,462,972

Expenses

$1,487,081

Website

glaucomafoundation.org

Mission

The Glaucoma Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma. The Foundation works to encourage and support basic and applied research in glaucoma with a goal to preserve and restore vision. We strive to be an important resource to help patients, their families, and at-risk individuals to manage their glaucoma through education and outreach.

About

Medical Research: The Glaucoma Foundation awards grants-in-aid for glaucoma research in the following disciplines:1. Optic Nerve Rescue and Restorations- Neuroprotectants and their role in glaucoma- Reversal of dysfunction of damaged retinal ganglion cells- Retinal ganglion cell axonal regeneration- Optic nerve transplantation2. Molecular Genetics- Research into the genetic causes of the various forms of glaucoma, particularly the identification of the responsible genes, with the long-term goal of finding ways to reverse these genetic defects.3. Nanotechnology- Research into the use of nanotechnology for monitoring IOP, diagnosing and monitoring damage to the optic nerve and delivering drugs and other therapies.Grants are awarded for a one-year period and are renewable. The maximum amount of funds awarded for a one-year period is $60,000 per grantee. Researchers may also apply for a one-time expanded grant renewal up to $60,000 for a second year. Funds are not to be used for salaries, personnel support, overhead or other indirect costs. All requests for grants must be made in writing on The Foundations application form and supporting documentation must include a description of the objectives, background, methodology, significance, any preliminary results, and budget for the project.The Foundation also sponsors the annual Scientific Think Tank on Optic Nerve Rescue and Restoration, a worldwide collaboration of leading scientists and researchers pooling their efforts to seek a way to reverse optic nerve damage.Public Education: The Glaucoma Foundation distributes the following publication on request to the general public at no charge:- a 20-page color brochure, Doctor, I Have a Question, a guide for patients and their families- a quarterly newsletter, Eye to Eye- a leaflet, Glaucoma: The leading cause of preventable blindness, a brief guide describing glaucoma and treatment for glaucoma.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The glaucoma foundation is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. the strategy to achieve this goal is two-fold: raise public awareness concerning the necessity of routine eye exams, and fund critical research to find cures for glaucoma.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The glaucoma foundation is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is NY.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 80 Maiden Lane 700, New York, NY, 10038.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 4.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$24,109.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 20 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1984.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $555,908 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $154,451 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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