FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness Retinal Degeneration Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in North Carolina, having distributed a total of $1 million to 15 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
1
Hospital care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE
$1.9M
12%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$1.7M
11%
JAEB CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
$1.6M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$91.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$65K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND?
No. FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND give?
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $91 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND make each year?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and JAEB CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND?
FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS RETINAL DEGENERATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.