Foundation for Eye Research
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Eye Research is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$423,050
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 2 | $449,689 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 2 | $434,969 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $423,050 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Foundation for Eye Research says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Foundation for Eye Research funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Medical research | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Weinreb MD
- Ali Tafreshi
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Eye Research accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Eye Research give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Foundation for Eye Research?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Weinreb MD (President) and Ali Tafreshi (Sec/Treas).
What does Foundation for Eye Research fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.