Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc
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Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,128
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,128
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,128
- Total assets
- $776,581
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $205K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Supported research on eye cancer performed at mskcc: studies on cell free dna in plasma of retinoblastoma patients, studies of choroidal invasion in retinoblastoma, studies of the use of intrarterial chemotherapy in histiocytosis, studies on efficacy and toxicity of intravitreal topotecan for eye cancer. | $56,128 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,581 | $69,628 | $135,928 | $56,128 | 1 | $36,126 |
| 2023 | $814,715 | $52,140 | $252,639 | $198,692 | 1 | $17,218 |
| 2022 | $965,576 | $104,640 | $255,319 | $161,184 | 1 | $59,308 |
| 2021 | $1,296,631 | $183,014 | $139,882 | $56,184 | 1 | $132,049 |
| 2020 | $1,222,644 | $74,344 | $196,561 | $157,056 | 1 | $23,558 |
| 2019 | $1,281,127 | $159,430 | $294,025 | $204,804 | 1 | $33,703 |
About Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $777K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc is led by David H. Abramson MD, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David H. Abramson MD
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Abramson MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Cruz-Abrams Bamphrn
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gold MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Grumbach MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Cruz-Abrams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc
How much does Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc give each year?
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $199K across 1 grant.
How large is Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc?
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc reported $777K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc?
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $777K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc operate?
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc's EIN?
Fund for Ophthalmic Knowledge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4171637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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