Cure Glaucoma Foundation
Cure Glaucoma Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Cure Glaucoma Foundation (CGF) is to improve glaucoma care by funding transformational research, disseminating knowledge and expanding treatment availability through global outreach efforts.
About
In 2019 the organization operated the following programs:Research - Several unique research initiatives and partnerships are underway or in development.Global Outreach - CGF sponsors Medical Mission Trips to provide care for patients in underserved countries. In addition, CGF has created two fellowship programs aimed at enriching the expertise of ophthalmologists who specialize in practicing glaucoma treatment worldwide. Medical Missions Trips Cure Glaucoma Foundation partners with US ophthalmologists and international organizations to provide advanced eye care for patients as well as perform complex glaucoma surgeries in underserved countries. Patient care begins with consultation in the morning and scheduling of surgery in the afternoon. Local physicians assist in the surgeries alongside the US medical team and benefit from the training and exposure to new procedures. The surgeries include glaucoma tube shunts, trabeculectomies, trabeculotomies and gonioscopy assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT). International Fellowships CGF will provide housing and travel support to physicians and interns from outside the United States who visit a preapproved glaucoma practice within the U.S. to learn the latest clinical and surgical techniques used to treat glaucoma. Train the Trainer CGF sponsors specialists who visit underdeveloped countries, providing glaucoma treatment and surgeries, while training local physicians in those countries to provide these same services.Access to Care - This program is designed to address the unmet needs of pediatric glaucoma patients with limited financial resources. Care provided will include eye exams, surgical, and postoperative clinical care necessary to prevent disease progression and blindness.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of cure glaucoma foundation (cgf) is to improve glaucoma care by funding transformational research, disseminating knowledge and expanding treatment availability through global outreach efforts.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of cure glaucoma foundation (cgf) is to improve glaucoma care by funding transformational research, disseminating knowledge and expanding treatment availability through global outreach efforts.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TX.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 10740 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY 300, DALLAS, TX, 75231.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 1 employees.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$85,236.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $93,594 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $47,837 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.