The Glaucoma Foundation Inc
The Glaucoma Foundation, inc. Is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. The strategy to achieve this goal is two-fold: raise public awareness concerning the necessity of routine eye exams, and fund critical research to find cures for glaucoma.
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Glaucoma Foundation Inc gave $701K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $700,700
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,100
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $20,750,332
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Glaucoma Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Glaucoma Foundation Inc
Who The Glaucoma Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John Hopkins University ($178K). Together the top 7 received $701K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Glaucoma Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 82% 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 $240K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $701K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Medical Research | $177,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Medical Research | $150,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Stanford University Palo Alto, CA | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | Medical Research | $73,200 |
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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 | $20,750,332 | $5,962,992 | $3,058,551 | $700,700 | 7 | $917,900 |
| 2024 | $17,585,178 | $4,529,912 | $3,072,238 | $1,102,170 | 8 | $487,037 |
| 2023 | $13,946,604 | $4,763,086 | $2,878,347 | $649,750 | 8 | $2,086,669 |
| 2022 | $12,309,626 | $2,913,222 | $2,184,741 | $385,000 | 3 | $325,797 |
| 2021 | $12,951,160 | $4,297,114 | $2,530,459 | $604,842 | 8 | $620,531 |
| 2020 | $9,853,734 | $2,437,313 | $1,829,799 | $240,000 | 4 | $154,086 |
About The Glaucoma Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $701K. Net investment income was $918K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc is led by Elena Sturman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elena Sturman
President
President & CEO → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$325K (2020) → $422K (2025)
Gregory K. Harmon
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Mortenson
Chair Investment
Director → Chair & Investment Committee, 2023
Chair & Investment Committee → Chair Investment, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Cly Fowkes
Director of Special
Director of Special Project → Director of Special, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry S. Friedberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Fellows
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jai G. Parekh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Liebmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kumar Mahadeva
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Pasquale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murray Fingeret
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reza Dibadj
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon M. Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alon Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Calaba
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Darden-Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rosen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Grollman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Hearst
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Berdahl
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajen Savjani
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Steele
Chief Operat
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Robert Ritch (2020–2024) — Founder
- Former: Joseph F. Panarelli (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Naj Sharif (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nilda Richards (2020–2023) — Controller & Treasurer
- Former: Salvatore Ciampo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cly Fowkes (2020–2022) — Director of Special Projects
- Former: Paul L. Kaufman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Irving Wolbrom left (2021) — Director
- Former: Irving Wolbrom (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Voelker left (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 $422K, to Elena Sturman (President &). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Glaucoma Foundation Inc
How much does The Glaucoma Foundation Inc give each year?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc gave $701K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 8 grants.
What is The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $100,100, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Glaucoma Foundation Inc give grants?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (21%) and Michigan (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Glaucoma Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (7 grants).
Who are The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include John Hopkins University ($177,500), University of Michigan ($150,000) and Columbia University ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Glaucoma Foundation Inc?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc reported $20.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is The Glaucoma Foundation Inc?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. It holds $20.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Glaucoma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3174839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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