The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $77,500 and the largest $525,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$77,500
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 11 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 9 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sandra Blackwood 1720 University Boulevard Suite 124, Birmingham, AL 35233 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 325-8103 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Call for information |
| Restrictions | Must be in line with foundation's purpose - call for more details |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $525,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $460,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $275,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $270,000 |
| New York | 1 | $77,500 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Research | $525,000 |
| Uab Dept of Ophthalmology | Research | $450,000 |
| The Retina Society | Research | $275,000 |
| The Macula Society | Research | $270,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | Research | $77,500 |
| Stanford University | Research | $35,000 |
| University of Washington | Research | $35,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Research | $35,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Research | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Callahan MD
- V Hugo Marx III
- Paul Sternberg Jr MD
- John S Parker MD
- Sandra Blackwood
- Cynthia Toth MD
Questions people ask
Does The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Call for information.
How much does The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $77,500.
Who runs The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael A Callahan MD (President), V Hugo Marx III (Treasurer), Paul Sternberg Jr MD (Secretary) and John S Parker MD (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.