EIN 25-1439732

Eye and Ear Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Eye and Ear Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that advances the academic and research efforts of the Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care. The foundation provides grants to these departments and related programs at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Health System to consistently improve the quality of scientific endeavors. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Total revenues
$5,970,803
2023
Total expenses
$8,161,847
2023
Total assets
$55,946,526
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Eye and Ear Foundation

Grants to department of otolaryngology and department of ophthalmology of university of pittsburgh's school of medicine and related programs at the university of pittsburgh and upmc health system to consistently improve the quality of scientific endeavors. In addition to grant making activity, the organization engages in fundraising activities to raise dollars to fund innovative research and improve access to care in the fields of ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
Mission of mercy ("mom") is an annual two-day event providing dental, vision, and hearing services. In 2022, over 700 patients were seen, 681 free eyeglasses were prescribed, and 79 follow-up appointments were made.

Grants made by Eye and Ear Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of PittsburghGeneral Support for Academic Research$6,554,903
Parkview HospitalGeneral Support for Academic Research$125,000
UpmcGeneral Support for Academic Research$93,470

Who funds Eye and Ear Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
SALVITTI FAMily Foundation ImaGeneral Support$1,570,000
Richard King Mellon FoundationTo Conduct A Clinical Trial To Test the Efficacy of A Neuroprosthetic To Treat and Cure Blindness$300,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$265,850
...and 19 more grants received totalling $2,612,509

Personnel at Eye and Ear Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lawton SnyderChief Executive Officer / Executive Director$0
Katherine M. TroyDirector of Operations
Elaine EhaltDirector, Finance
Jared BlumerDirector, Data Analytics
Carrie C. FogelDirector of Development for Individual Giving and Foundation Relationships
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Eye and Ear Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,915,882
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,059,689
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,004,768
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,970,803

Form 990s for Eye and Ear Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-29990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-08-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Staley Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,570,000 from SALVITTI FAMily Foundation Ima
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
200 Lothrop St 251
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Allegheny County, PA
Website URL
eyeandear.org/ 
Phone
(412) 864-1300
IRS details
EIN
25-1439732
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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