Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants for research, resident awards, and support for a Northwell Health Foundation event.
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology at a glance
In short: Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,133
- -43.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,215,820
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Penn Plaza 1506, New York, NY 10122
Phone: (212) 687-0050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montefiore Dept of Ophthalmology ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($27,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to recipients in Michigan, and 3% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $80K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Dept of Ophthalmology Bronx, NY | Research | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New York, NY | Sponser Alumni Andresidant Event | $10,000 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,215,820 | $81,470 | $98,419 | $47,000 | 15 | $64,399 | $47,450 | $105,051 |
| 2024 | $2,076,997 | $78,409 | $118,572 | $61,415 | 11 | $87,200 | $42,037 | $97,208 |
| 2023 | $1,894,248 | $71,863 | $96,727 | $34,780 | 4 | $58,204 | $33,351 | $89,494 |
| 2022 | $1,758,886 | $99,997 | $96,634 | $23,568 | 4 | $44,615 | $60,269 | $94,666 |
| 2021 | $2,119,456 | $630,483 | $128,181 | $80,353 | 13 | — | $598,105 | $83,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $47,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Montefiore Department of Ophthalmology for research and $10,000 to Northwell Health Foundation for an alumni and resident event. Other listed grants included research support to individual recipients and NYAOM ophthalmology residents’ awards.
Northwell Health Foundation describes its mission as connecting donors, patients, and leaders with philanthropic support for the underserved and uninsured, medical technology and research, and facilities and programs within Northwell Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Orloff, MD, as president; Kenneth Wald, MD, as vice president; Richard Gibralter, MD, as secretary; and David Haight, MD, as treasurer. Directors listed are Gary Hirshfield, MD; Peter Menger, MD; Elizabeth Maher, MD; Laurence Sperber, MD; Vincent Giovinazzo, MD; and Guy Barile, MD.
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology is led by Paul Orloff MD, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Orloff MD
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aspasia Draga MD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gary Hirshfield MD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peter Menger MD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Lisman MD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Vincent Giovinazzo MD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Maher MD
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Guy Barile MD
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Laurence Sperber MD
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Haight MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kenneth Wald MD
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Gibralter MD
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jack Dodick MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Melvin Rothberger MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Berglas MD (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology
How much does Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology give each year?
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology gave $47K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 11 grants.
What is Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology's typical grant size?
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology give grants?
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (11%).
Does Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nyaom Ophthalmologt Residents' Award" (8 grants) and "Research" (6 grants).
How large is Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology?
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology's EIN?
Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0243492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Manhattan Eye & Ear Ophthalmology accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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