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GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2495035
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GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2495035

Overview

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, having paid out a total of $3.1 million in grants to 52 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Cure Glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research.
Total Funding Given

$3.1M

2025
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
T
Thomas M Brunner
Board Member
D
Dennis E Singleton
Board Member
R
Robert L Stamper Md
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, 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 GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 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 GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GLAUCOMA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GROUP, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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