Retina Research & Development Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Retina Research & Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1967, with $1,068,145 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
120 S Central Ave Ste 1500, Saint Louis, MO, 63105 EIN 43-6067402 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 107.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$127K
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Retina Research & Development Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating421 mo reserves · +88% 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 Retina Research & Development Foundation: 421 mo reserves · +88% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Retina Research & Development Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Retina Research & Development Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 S Central Ave Ste 1500, Saint Louis, MO, 63105
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.4M
Operating margin
88.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,068,145▲107% | $126,870▲79.8% | $4,446,270▲27.2% | $4,446,270▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $516,119▲342% | $70,545▼26.3% | $3,496,233▲15.5% | $3,496,233▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,711▲15.0% | $95,767▼1.8% | $3,028,096▼0.4% | $3,030,037▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,493▼27.0% | $97,569▲72.8% | $3,041,374▲1.2% | $3,068,482▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,026▼29.2% | $56,465▼58.9% | $3,005,293▲3.3% | $3,057,579▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $196,422▼25.9% | $137,237▲15.0% | $2,908,143▲2.8% | $2,986,571▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $265,051▼27.4% | $119,286▲25.1% | $2,829,159▼0.6% | $2,933,729▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $364,868▲53.2% | $95,382▼6.5% | $2,846,942▲15.8% | $2,847,660▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $238,112▲36.3% | $102,024▼5.4% | $2,459,024▲10.3% | $2,459,024▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $174,716▲105% | $107,826▲18.3% | $2,229,227▼2.8% | $2,229,227▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $85,025 | $91,134 | $2,294,568 | $2,362,000 | 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.
Grants received · $10K total
1 grant to Retina Research & Development Foundation totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | To research and teach about diseases and surgeries of the eye | 2018 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Retina Research & Development Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Retina Research & Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-6067402, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Retina Research & Development Foundation's EIN?
- Retina Research & Development Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-6067402.
- How much revenue does Retina Research & Development Foundation report?
- Retina Research & Development Foundation reported $1,068,145 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Retina Research & Development Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Retina Research & Development Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Retina Research & Development Foundation (EIN 43-6067402) 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.