Strabismus Research Foundation
Strabismus Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $917K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $298K. Net investment income was $67K.
Strabismus Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Strabismus Research Foundation gave $298K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $298K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $298,452
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $298,452
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $298,452
- Total assets
- $917,147
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Strabismus Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents of Univ of Calif ($298K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $298K (2024) to $378K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of Univ of Calif La Jolla, CA | CONTINUE RESEARCH OF THE DESEASES AND TREATMENTS OF THE EYE, SPECIFICALLY STRABISMUS. FUNDS SUPPORT RESEARCH AT THE UNIV OF CALIF AT SAN DIEGO. THE GRANT PROGRAM IS "Immunohistochemical and Biomechanical Effects of Bupivacaine Injection on Rabbit Extraocular Muscle"PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: Jolene Rudell MD, PhD. | $298,452 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $917,147 | $67,596 | $343,998 | $298,452 | 1 | $298,452 | $67,314 |
| 2023 | $1,193,549 | $180,757 | $428,277 | $377,789 | 1 | $415,145 | $178,916 |
| 2022 | $1,441,069 | $60,651 | $110,197 | — | — | $84,845 | $17,558 |
| 2021 | $1,486,470 | $12,392 | $110,761 | — | — | $90,027 | $9,175 |
| 2020 | $1,585,527 | $-34,984 | $197,499 | — | — | — | $2,583 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strabismus Research Foundation is led by Alison S. Ferguson, CEO & CFO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison S. Ferguson
CEO & CFO
Secretary → CEO & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel M. Miller
Vice President Research & Ops
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Jennifer Scott
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas V. Bret
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann G. Scott
Vice President Planning
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan B. Scott (2020) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Joel M Miller (VP Research/Ops).
Frequently asked questions about Strabismus Research Foundation
How much does Strabismus Research Foundation give each year?
Strabismus Research Foundation gave $298K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $378K across 1 grant.
How large is Strabismus Research Foundation?
Strabismus Research Foundation reported $917K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is Strabismus Research Foundation?
Strabismus Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Mill Valley, CA. It holds $917K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Strabismus Research Foundation operate?
Strabismus Research Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Strabismus Research Foundation's EIN?
Strabismus Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1989857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Strabismus Research Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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