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EIN 51-0151514

Retina Foundation of the Southwest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
Description
Retina Foundation of the Southwest promotes research, diagnosis, treatment, and education to prevent vision loss and restore sight. The foundation undertakes innovative research and treatment to achieve its mission. It conducts studies to determine the necessary and sufficient conditions for normal binocular vision in infants from birth to age five and also clinical treatment trials for retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, retinoschesis, and age-related macular degeneration. The foundation is located in Dallas, TX.
Total revenues
$7,846,410
2023
Total expenses
$7,801,201
2023
Total assets
$13,241,837
2023
Num. employees
42
2023

Program areas at Retina Foundation of the Southwest

Studies to optimize visual outcomes for children with congenital and early-onset eye conditions and ultimately develop more successful and effective methods for early screening, treatments, and adherence. Research into innovative new treatments for inherited retinal degenerative diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa. Collecting and maintaining clinical and genetic data for individuals with inherited eye diseases. Conduct various types of research to better understand age-related macular degeneration, develop ways to slow the progression, and discover better treatment options.

Grants made by Retina Foundation of the Southwest

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
RFSW EndowmentGeneral Funding$1,764,989

Who funds Retina Foundation of the Southwest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustHealth$515,000
RFSW EndowmentTo Support and Benefit Retina Foundation of the Southwest$399,985
Wilson Charitable Found TR XXXXX1008General$220,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $1,978,202

Personnel at Retina Foundation of the Southwest

NameTitleCompensation
Karl CsakyChief Executive and Medical Officer$329,453
Naomi EmmettChief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer
Amy JohnsonChief Development Officer$172,492
Natalie GilbertFinance Director / Chief Financial Officer$129,564
David BirchScientific Director , Rose - Silverthorne Retinal Degenerations Laboratory$290,854
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Retina Foundation of the Southwest

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,603,799
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$322,832
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-112,261
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$32,040
Total revenues$7,846,410

Form 990s for Retina Foundation of the Southwest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-01990View PDF
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-13990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Hillcrest Foundation
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $220,000 from Wilson Charitable Found TR XXXXX1008
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust / Bank of America Na Ttee
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 824189
Dallas, TX 75382
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
retinafoundation.org/ 
Phone
(214) 363-3911
Facebook page
RetinaFoundationDallas 
Twitter profile
@retinafndation 
IRS details
EIN
51-0151514
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
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
Central organization
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