Doheny Eye Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only 55% goes to programs $29 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Doheny Eye Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1973, with $19,472,650 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 55% of spending to programs.
150 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91103 EIN 95-2916590 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.5M
▼ 22.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$23.4M
Net assets
$233.1M
Employees
135
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
CProgram efficiency40% of the rating55% to programs · $29 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Doheny Eye Institute: 55% to programs · $29 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating120 mo reserves · -20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Doheny Eye Institute: 120 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Doheny Eye Institute: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Doheny Eye Institute: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To further the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight.
Contact & location
- Address
- 150 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91103
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $22.2M (FY2015) to $19.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.4MNet assets $233.1M
Operating margin
-20.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$248.5M
Total liabilities
$15.4M
Net assets
$233.1M
Salaries & benefits
$14.1M
60% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,472,650▼22.4% | $23,405,839▲6.3% | $233,084,614▲2.1% | $248,533,441▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $25,100,576▼1.5% | $22,024,513▼2.6% | $228,194,798▲2.5% | $241,932,449▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $25,491,176▼61.4% | $22,617,018▲13.8% | $222,734,243▼0.9% | $227,631,156▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,100,953▲139% | $19,877,758▲9.5% | $224,686,658▲14.6% | $229,360,664▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,653,506▲90.7% | $18,149,649▼0.9% | $196,071,698▲11.3% | $203,170,927▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $14,503,710▼32.4% | $18,311,438▼1.6% | $176,135,603▼2.3% | $183,036,548▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $21,449,022▼10.5% | $18,618,603▼13.7% | $180,201,967▲1.2% | $184,277,503▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $23,974,020▼80.0% | $21,566,866▼8.6% | $178,126,968▲1.3% | $184,043,073▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $119,643,539▲440% | $23,595,251▲7.1% | $175,850,302▲139% | $180,882,732▲111% | 990 |
| 2015 | $22,163,504 | $22,028,344▲17.6% | $73,488,393▼0.7% | $85,671,790▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,734,518 | $73,981,458 | $77,443,542 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Marissa Goldberg — $811,410 (3.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marissa Goldberg | Ceo | 50 | $811,410 |
| Deborah Ann Ferrington | Chief Scientific Officer | 37.5 | $433,500 |
| Srinivas R Sadda Md | Professor | 37.5 | $276,000 |
| Molly Ann Woods | Chief Dev. & Pub. Aff. Officer | 37.5 | $231,750 |
| Kent Berkeley Tepper | It Director | 37.5 | $196,175 |
| Steven Daniel Macgregor | Director of Finance, Treasurer | 37.5 | $178,244 |
| Daniel Katz | Administrative Director | 37.5 | $162,743 |
| Cecilia Zamudio | Assoc. Dir. Comm., Secretary | 37.5 | $105,367 |
| Charles T Foscue | Chairman | 1.5 | — |
| Eric L Small | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Geoffrey H Gee | Director | 0.25 | — |
| James Gipson | Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| Jay S Wintrob | Director | 0.25 | — |
| John R Cleator | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Kathleen M Duncan | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mark Samuels | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Robert Maloney | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Robert Smith III | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Ronald L Olson | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Stephen A Ralph | Director | 0.25 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maginnis Knechtel and Mcintyre LLP | Audit and Tax | $148,450 |
Grants received · $3.4M total
37 grants to Doheny Eye Institute totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $77,329 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Science | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $2,500,200 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2023 | $10,015 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2022 | $10,073 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $6,350 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Science | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Science | 2021 | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2021 | $22,489 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $11,750 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Doheny Eye Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Doheny Eye Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2916590, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Doheny Eye Institute's EIN?
- Doheny Eye Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2916590.
- How much revenue does Doheny Eye Institute report?
- Doheny Eye Institute reported $19,472,650 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Doheny Eye Institute's spending goes to programs?
- Doheny Eye Institute spends about 55% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Doheny Eye Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Doheny Eye Institute B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Doheny Eye Institute's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Doheny Eye Institute's latest Form 990 is $811,410, paid to Marissa Goldberg (Ceo).
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Data for Doheny Eye Institute (EIN 95-2916590) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.