Restoringvision
To empower lives by restoring vision for millions of people in need.
Restoringvision at a glance
In short: Restoringvision gave $1.5M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $124K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,493,873
- +792.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $124,489
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,147
- Total assets
- $16,859,955
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Restoringvision funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Americares ($437K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Restoringvision gives
- Giving grew 1309% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares Stamford, CT | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $437,129 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) New York, NY | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $275,000 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc Boston, MA | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $220,000 |
| Last Mile Health Boston, MA | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $177,550 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $175,000 |
| Map International Brunswick, GA | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $76,294 |
| Helping Hands Health Education Inc Boulder, CO | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $50,000 |
| Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention Inc Boerne, TX | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $31,000 |
| Livelihood Impact Fund New York, NY | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $29,600 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners | $7,800 |
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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 | $16,859,955 | $12,652,875 | $10,539,818 | $1,493,873 | 12 | $170,620 |
| 2024 | $14,261,211 | $15,698,688 | $8,288,948 | $167,353 | 2 | $106,972 |
| 2023 | $5,787,425 | $6,631,364 | $5,371,732 | $346,200 | 3 | $36,567 |
| 2022 | $3,851,264 | $3,676,482 | $4,115,451 | $106,048 | 4 | $363 |
| 2021 | $3,263,281 | $2,652,811 | $2,260,056 | $162,750 | 2 | $178 |
| 2020 | $2,647,067 | $1,404,320 | $1,657,064 | $9,300 | 1 | $414 |
About Restoringvision
Based on IRS filings
Restoringvision is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $171K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Restoringvision is led by Pelin Munis, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pelin Munis
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $287K (2025)
Kevin Hassey
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Enrique Alvarez
Director of Technology
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Chris Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reade Fahs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayanth Bhuvaraghan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Peters
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Starkey
Vice President & Operations
Director → Vice President & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $109K (2025)
Ian Rodgers Ma
Cf Implementation Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$23K (2025)
Keisha McQuire JD
Cf Global Affairs Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$26K (2025)
Rae Arnetta Miller
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Erwin Cho
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myles Lewis
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Aminah Yoba (2021–2024) — Senior Director of Development
- Former: Katrina Posey (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Fredric Lomangino (2024) — Director
- Former: Jacob Gomez (2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Lorey (2024) — Director
- Former: Donald Barclay (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Nira Jethani (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Negrin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Becker (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Sachs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Chute (2020) — Director
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 $287K, to Pelin Munis (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Restoringvision
How much does Restoringvision give each year?
Restoringvision gave $1.5M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $167K across 2 grants.
What is Restoringvision's typical grant size?
Restoringvision's median grant in 2025 was $63,147, and its average grant was $124,489, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Restoringvision give grants?
Restoringvision's top state is Connecticut, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Restoringvision give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Restoringvision's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Glasses Distributed to Charitable Partners" (12 grants).
Who are Restoringvision's largest grantees?
Restoringvision's largest 2025 grantees include Americares ($437,129), Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) ($275,000) and Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc ($220,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Restoringvision?
Restoringvision reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.7M.
What is Restoringvision?
Restoringvision is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $16.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Restoringvision's EIN?
Restoringvision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4920275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- 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 November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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