RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC
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The Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $8.7 million across 45 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATIONAL & FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT EYE RESEARCH
Cause Areas
1
Hospital care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$4M
7%

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$3.4M
6%
MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
$3.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$145K
Median 2nd year grant
$145K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
No. RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC give?
RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND 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 ENDOWMENT FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $145 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $8.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
RESEARCH TO PREVENT BLINDNESS ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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