The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1966, with $5,438,042 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2318 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, 94115 EIN 94-6127237 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.4M
▼ 27.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.6M
Net assets
$19.7M
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.
D
—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 The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · -40% 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 The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute: 31 mo reserves · -40% margin earns a D 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 The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute— 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 The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2318 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, 94115
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.5M (FY2013) to $5.4M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $790KNet assets $19.7M
Operating margin
-40.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.5M
Total liabilities
$790K
Net assets
$19.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,438,042▼27.3% | $7,633,781▼1.2% | $19,671,308▼5.6% | $20,461,123▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,483,210▲27.5% | $7,725,760▲7.0% | $20,845,654▲8.1% | $21,638,811▲8.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,867,128▲4.1% | $7,220,081▲0.2% | $19,288,239▼21.3% | $20,036,766▼21.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,636,867▲32.1% | $7,209,180▼3.2% | $24,519,874▲2.6% | $25,353,101▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,267,575▼12.2% | $7,444,904▲8.5% | $23,893,775▼4.4% | $25,624,826▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,861,814▼42.6% | $6,864,560▲1.2% | $24,987,487▼16.9% | $25,703,313▼16.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,465,752▲65.0% | $6,780,814▼3.5% | $30,052,181▼10.1% | $30,807,491▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,130,740▼21.0% | $7,023,362▼12.5% | $33,444,217▼7.5% | $34,105,298▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,492,655 | $8,029,124▼10.2% | $36,173,290▼0.6% | $37,004,459▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $8,941,206 | $36,409,461 | $37,316,957 | 990PF |
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 · $20K total
3 grants to The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $6,707 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2022 | $6,678 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2021 | $6,269 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-6127237, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute's EIN?
- The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-6127237.
- How much revenue does The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute report?
- The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute reported $5,438,042 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Smith-kettlewell Eye Research Institute (EIN 94-6127237) 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.