Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Del Mar, California, registered in 1994, with $14,274 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$14K
▼ 50.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$63K
Net assets
$101K
Employees
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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. Not scored for Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research: 19 mo reserves · -340% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $149K (FY2013) to $14K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-340.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$101K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,274▼50.4% | $62,840▲34.7% | $101,079▼32.5% | $101,079▼32.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,758▲6.7% | $46,636▲1.6% | $149,646▼10.7% | $149,646▼10.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $26,953▼33.2% | $45,895▲15.7% | $167,524▼10.2% | $167,524▼10.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $40,376▲53.0% | $39,655▼20.0% | $186,466▲0.4% | $186,466▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $26,393▼75.9% | $49,583▼10.6% | $185,745▲109% | $185,745▲109% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $109,531▲1576% | $55,477▼30.8% | $88,966▲155% | $88,966▲155% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $6,534▼71.7% | $80,118▼14.1% | $34,912▼67.8% | $34,912▼67.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $23,063▼84.5% | $93,236▼9.0% | $108,496▼39.3% | $108,496▼39.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $148,558 | $102,468▲20.3% | $178,669▲34.8% | $178,669▲34.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $85,201▼22.0% | $132,579▲0.1% | $132,579▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $109,191 | $132,438 | $132,438 | 990PF |
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Data for Foundation For Vitreo-retinal Research (EIN 33-0402628) 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.