EIN 13-4171637

Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge is a not-for-profitentity that was created to promote ophthalmology through research and education. The programs of the fund include: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ("MSKCC") ($204,804) - supported basic and clinical research in cancer performed at MSKCC and resulting in more than 15 peer reviewed scientific publications; Meetings and educational support ($24,151) - travel, lodging, and boarding for 2 MSK attendings, one MSK technician, 3 interns and support for a scientific meeting (NY Ophthalmological Society); Fundacion Natali D.
Total revenues
$52,140
2023
Total expenses
$252,639
2023
Total assets
$814,715
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

Memorial sloan-kettering cancer center ("mskcc") ($198,692) - supported research on eye cancer performed at mskcc: studies on cell free dna in plasma of retinoblastoma patients, studies of choroidal invasion in retinoblastoma, studies of the use of intraarterial chemotherapy in histiocytosis, studies on efficacy and toxicity of intravitreal topotecan for eye cancer.
Macula society educational Fund ($10,000) - to Fund various educational initiatives.
Meetings and educational support ($29,811) - travel, lodging, and boarding for msk attendings, msk technician, interns and support for scientific meetings.
Fundacion natali dafne flexer ($7,500) - support clinic & molecular studies of retinoblastoma research under direct of dr. guillermo chantada, md. Phd. This supports retinoblastoma research in argentina and spain including support for lab personnel, attendance at meetings, supplies and publication.
Ryr-1 foundation ($1,854) - to further ryr-1 foundation's mission of increasing awareness of ryr-1 myopathy, supporting research, and helping to find a cure.

Grants made by Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center / Sloan-Kettering Inst for Cancer ReSupported Research on Eye Cancer Performed at MSKCC: Studies on Cell Free Dna in Plasma of Retinoblastoma Patients, Studies of Choroidal Invasion in Retinoblastoma, Studies of the Use of Intrarterial Chemotherapy in Histiocytosis, Studies on Efficacy and Toxicity of Intravitreal Topotecan for Eye Cancer.$198,692

Who funds Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Louis and Rachel Rudin FoundationTeaching and Education By David H. Abrahamson, MD at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the Field of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Oncology$25,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$33

Personnel at Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

NameTitleCompensation
David H AbramsonPresident$0
Hilary Cruz-Abrams BamphrnDirector and Treasurer$0
Stephanie AbramsonDirector and Vice President$0

Financials for Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,922
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$15,172
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,046
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$52,140

Form 990s for Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-16990View PDF
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthArts, cultural, and humanitiesDiseases and disordersMedical disciplines
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
fundforophthalmicknowledge.org/ 
Phone
(212) 744-1700
IRS details
EIN
13-4171637
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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