International Society for Contact Lens Research
The International Society for Contact Lens Research is a group who exchanges knowledge in contact lenses and allied sciences to encourage scientific research and educational advancements.
International Society for Contact Lens Research at a glance
In short: International Society for Contact Lens Research reported $10K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $10,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $446,562
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $303,119
- +66.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $15,487
- +155.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $376,725
- +430.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Society for Contact Lens Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Research | $20,000 |
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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 | $446,562 | $303,119 | $376,725 | $10,000 | Total only | $15,487 |
| 2023 | $497,282 | $182,328 | $71,055 | $20,000 | 1 | $6,053 |
| 2022 | $378,649 | $178,583 | $333,675 | $50,000 | Total only | $944 |
| 2021 | $543,099 | $136,250 | $29,152 | — | — | $285 |
| 2020 | $429,026 | $197,819 | $61,844 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Society for Contact Lens Research
Based on IRS filings
International Society for Contact Lens Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $447K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $10K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Society for Contact Lens Research is led by Darlene Dartt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darlene Dartt
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2021
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Lakkis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Woods
President Elect
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Dumbleton
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndon Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Efron
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Szczotka-Flynn
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Hui
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Fiona Stapleton (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Oliver Schein (2020) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Philip Morgan (2020) — Immediate Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 International Society for Contact Lens Research
How much does International Society for Contact Lens Research give each year?
International Society for Contact Lens Research reported $10K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is International Society for Contact Lens Research?
International Society for Contact Lens Research reported $447K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What is International Society for Contact Lens Research?
International Society for Contact Lens Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $447K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Society for Contact Lens Research operate?
International Society for Contact Lens Research has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is International Society for Contact Lens Research's EIN?
International Society for Contact Lens Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1427411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work International Society for Contact Lens Research funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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