Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Fayetteville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $6.
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,000
- -86.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -86.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $59,273
- -4.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Glaucoma Research Foundation ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $7K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,273 | $6 | $2,527 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,527 | $6 | $2,986 |
| 2025 | $61,794 | $6 | $11,697 | $7,434 | 1 | $10,616 | $6 | $3,320 |
| 2024 | $73,485 | $7 | $30 | — | — | $30 | $7 | $3,609 |
| 2023 | $73,508 | $7 | $3,541 | $3,882 | 1 | $3,541 | $7 | $3,840 |
| 2022 | $78,600 | $8 | $3,202 | — | — | $3,202 | $8 | $3,886 |
| 2021 | $81,794 | $8 | $3,071 | — | — | — | $8 | $4,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation is led by Robert Fechtner MD, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Fechtner MD
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Stein
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Fechtner MD
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation
How much does Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation give each year?
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation?
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation?
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Fayetteville, NY. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation operate?
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation's EIN?
Glaucoma Research & Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1318406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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