The Foundation's mission is to provide ophthalmology services primarily to patients at Boston Children's Hospital and at satellite locations. The Foundation carries on and promotes basic and applied medical research and education in the field of (see Schedule O) ophthalmology. The Foundation also provides care for patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.1M
-27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-94.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$710K
-94.4% YoY
About Children's Hospital Ophthalmology
Based on IRS filings
Children's Hospital Ophthalmology is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $8.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,080,311 | $67,264,540 | $63,874,660 |
| Revenue | $42,720,047 | $32,666,505 | $28,459,534 |
| Expenses | $36,306,804 | $56,649,665 | $26,052,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,839,533 | $898,652 | $635,457 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boston Children's Hospital ($1,350,000), Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Research and general support | $1,350,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Boston, MA | General support | $70,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David G Hunter MD PhD | President | 55 | $1,072,742 |
| Linda R Dagi MD | Clerk | 60 | $882,767 |
| Deborah K VanderVeen MD | Treasurer | 60 | $706,229 |
| Gena Heidary MD PhD | Trustee | 60 | $647,447 |
| Carolyn S Wu MD | Trustee | 60 | $571,935 |
| Melanie Kazlas MD | Trustee | 60 | $450,828 |
| Ankoor S Shah MD PhD | Trustee | 60 | $708,040 |
| Lois EH Smith-Porter MD PhD | Trustee | 60 | $561,594 |
| Ryan Gise MD | Trustee | 60 | $580,211 |
| Jose Efren Gonzalez-Monroy MD | Trustee | 60 | $454,504 |
| Anne B Fulton MD | Trustee | 60 | $352,723 |
| Joseph F Griffith MD | Trustee | 60 | $488,839 |
| Alexandra T Elliott MD | Trustee | 36 | $247,850 |
| Eric D Gaier MD PhD | Trustee | 60 | $492,947 |
| Bharti Gangwani MD | Trustee | 48 | $455,566 |
| Mary Whitman MD PhD | Trustee | 60 | $358,661 |
| Suzanne Johnston MD MPH | Trustee | 35 | $284,608 |
| Gordon Massey | COO | 55 | — |
| Christina Scelfo MD | Physician | 33 | $166,279 |
| Pablo Altschwager Kraft MD | Physician | 60 | $434,489 |
| Isdin Oke MD MPH | Physician | 60 | $154,166 |
| Edith Reshef MD | Physician | 60 | $312,682 |
| Vito Larocca MD | Physician | 60 | $230,899 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Hospital Ophthalmology?
Children's Hospital Ophthalmology is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $49.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children's Hospital Ophthalmology?
As of 2024, Children's Hospital Ophthalmology holds $49.1M in total assets with $42.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Children's Hospital Ophthalmology operate?
Children's Hospital Ophthalmology has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Children's Hospital Ophthalmology award?
In 2024, Children's Hospital Ophthalmology awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $710K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Hospital Ophthalmology's EIN?
Children's Hospital Ophthalmology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2864081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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