Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation
To support the community of families impacted by blinding pediatric retinal diseases and champion the quest for a cure.
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,600
- +69.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,600
- +69.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,600
- Total assets
- $1,222,533
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oakland University ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
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 Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $8K (2022) to $86K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University Rochester, MI | Various Research Programs | $21,600 |
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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 | $1,222,533 | $153,946 | $261,304 | $21,600 | 1 | $39,693 |
| 2023 | $1,328,734 | $119,077 | $87,505 | $12,750 | 1 | $39,375 |
| 2022 | $1,305,808 | $137,547 | $63,505 | $8,091 | 1 | $39,375 |
| 2021 | $1,234,752 | $182,463 | $121,047 | $86,394 | 2 | $39,375 |
| 2020 | $1,161,442 | $208,929 | $67,027 | $47,303 | 1 | $39,375 |
| 2019 | $1,019,540 | $153,848 | $81,810 | $75,911 | 1 | $39,375 |
About Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Warren, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation is led by Antonio Capone Jr. MD, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Antonio Capone Jr. MD
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles S. Walls IV
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Drenser MD
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Droste MD
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mohamed Al-Shabrawey
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Joshua Dobin
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine White
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Giudici
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Toal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Trese
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Heather Raschke (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Kelli Matthew (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: John Capone (2023) — Director
- Former: Kay White Meyer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael T. Trese MD (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Frank Giblin (2019–2020) — Director
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 Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation
How much does Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation give each year?
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation?
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation?
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Warren, MI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation operate?
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation's EIN?
Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4229924. 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 August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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