RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC

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Research to Prevent Blindness Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives aimed at preventing blindness, with a total of $3.3 million in grants awarded to 40 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL & FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EYE RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
2
Addiction services
Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$2M
8%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$1.7M
7%

DUKE UNIVERSITY
$1.6M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$115K
Median 2nd year grant
$115K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC?
No. RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC give?
RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $115 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC make each year?
In 2024, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC fund recently?
In 2024, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, and DUKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC?
RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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