RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
DALLAS, TX · Medical Research
Mission
THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE RESEARCH, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF BLINDNESS AND IMPAIRED VISION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO STRIVES TO INCREASE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT, DIAGNOSE AND TREAT SIGHT-THREATENING CONDITIONS, AND TO ENHANCE THE REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PARTIALLY SIGHTED OR BLIND.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
$4.8M in foundation grants on record from 37 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Rfsw Endowment | $1.5M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $940K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $320K | 3 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | $277K | 2 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | $223K | 4 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $200K | 2 |
| Dallas Foundation | $108K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $91K | 3 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $91K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $46K | 4 |
Leadership
NAOMI EMMETT — CHIEF FINANCIAL & BUSINESS OFFICER (Principal officer)
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