Retina Society Inc
The society exists to provide educational advancement in ophthalmology.
Retina Society Inc at a glance
In short: Retina Society Inc gave $140K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $140,000
- -6.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $28,000
- +12.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $3,999,525
- -2.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Retina Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Academy of Opthalmology ($40K). Together the top 5 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Retina Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 460% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $150K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Opthalmology San Francisco, CA | Surgical Scope Fund | $40,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | General Support | $37,500 |
| Regents University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $37,500 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $12,500 |
| Washington University Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,999,525 | $1,663,904 | $1,962,985 | $140,000 | 5 | $119,334 |
| 2022 | $4,100,246 | $1,568,033 | $1,364,458 | $150,000 | 6 | $66,582 |
| 2021 | $4,396,793 | $1,448,166 | $1,096,906 | $25,000 | 1 | $204,883 |
| 2020 | $3,932,929 | $655,303 | $462,559 | $25,000 | 1 | $54,698 |
About Retina Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Retina Society Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $119K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Retina Society Inc is led by Jennifer Lim MD, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jennifer Lim MD
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Capone Jr. MD
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David N. Zacks MD
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Regillo MD
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Heier MD
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Elliot MD
Member at Large
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Murray MD MBA
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Allen C. Ho MD (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Cynthia Toth MD (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Bernard H. Doft MD (2020) — Past President
- Former: Jeffery Heier MD (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Retina Society Inc
How much does Retina Society Inc give each year?
Retina Society Inc gave $140K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $150K across 6 grants.
What is Retina Society Inc's typical grant size?
Retina Society Inc's median grant in 2023 was $37,500, and its average grant was $28,000, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Retina Society Inc give grants?
Retina Society Inc gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (27%) and Maryland (9%).
Does Retina Society Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Retina Society Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are Retina Society Inc's largest grantees?
Retina Society Inc's largest 2023 grantees include American Academy of Opthalmology ($40,000), Uc Regents ($37,500) and Regents University of Michigan ($37,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Retina Society Inc?
Retina Society Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Retina Society Inc?
Retina Society Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boston, MA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2023.
What is Retina Society Inc's EIN?
Retina Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7055681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- 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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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