Macular Degeneration Association
The mission of the Macular Degeneration Association (MDA)is to find a cure for macular degeneration. We disseminate research findings that have the potential to produce new treatments and present educational programs to help those affected by this disease.
Macular Degeneration Association at a glance
In short: Macular Degeneration Association gave $85K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $28,333
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,002,450
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Macular Degeneration Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rathod Medical Corp ($50K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rathod Medical Corp Newport Coast, CA | Research | $50,000 |
| Women Makes Movies New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Chronic Disease Fund Inc Frisco, TX | Prescription Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,002,450 | $4,633,596 | $2,816,514 | $85,000 | 3 | $189,215 |
| 2024 | $7,756,435 | $4,567,782 | $2,694,067 | — | — | $352,982 |
| 2023 | $5,908,615 | $3,698,303 | $2,434,742 | — | — | $473,880 |
| 2022 | $4,842,918 | $2,894,097 | $2,168,162 | — | — | $83,675 |
| 2021 | $4,711,688 | $2,582,069 | $1,775,123 | — | — | $61,207 |
| 2020 | $3,421,374 | $2,051,864 | $1,566,842 | — | — | $25,803 |
About Macular Degeneration Association
Based on IRS filings
Macular Degeneration Association is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $189K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Macular Degeneration Association is led by Lawrence Hoffheimer, Chairman of the Board since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Hoffheimer
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board → President, 2021
President → Chairman of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $232K (2025)
Donna Auger
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $144K (2025)
Linda Patterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $115K (2025)
Dustin Tenney
Employee
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Amy Carroll
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $232K, to Lawrence Hoffheimer (Chairman of the Board). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Macular Degeneration Association
How much does Macular Degeneration Association give each year?
Macular Degeneration Association gave $85K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Macular Degeneration Association's typical grant size?
Macular Degeneration Association's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Macular Degeneration Association give grants?
Macular Degeneration Association gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Texas (12%).
Does Macular Degeneration Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Macular Degeneration Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Macular Degeneration Association?
Macular Degeneration Association reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Macular Degeneration Association?
Macular Degeneration Association is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Sarasota, FL. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Macular Degeneration Association's EIN?
Macular Degeneration Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3025707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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