RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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The Retina Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Wisconsin, Texas, and Massachusetts. With a total of $1.9 million in grants paid to 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO REDUCE RETINAL BLINDNESS WORLDWIDE BY FUNDING PROGRAMS IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. AS A PUBLIC CHARITY, RRF RAISES FUNDS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND THE INVESTMENT OF ITS ENDOWMENT FUNDS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Addiction services
Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Baylor College of Medicine
$3M
24%
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
$230K
2%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE
$225K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Texas, 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 RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.