The Macula Foundation Inc
To prevent and restore vision loss by raising awareness about the macula and furthering knowledge in the field with innovative research. Because of the impact on vision, our principal goals have been the study of age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal macular diseases.
The Macula Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Macula Foundation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,200
- -87.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,200
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $16,558,308
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Macula Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Genedx Inc ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $348K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genedx Inc New York, NY | Research | $7,200 |
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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 | $16,558,308 | $1,891,816 | $268,883 | $7,200 | 1 | $1,670,954 |
| 2024 | $11,813,435 | $173,553 | $320,672 | $56,087 | 2 | $1,869 |
| 2022 | $10,315,605 | $-1,951,439 | $243,468 | $6,000 | Total only | $-2,436,497 |
| 2020 | $10,435,566 | $1,673,890 | $386,252 | $75,301 | 5 | $920,641 |
| 2019 | $9,661,925 | $931,384 | $705,552 | $347,519 | 4 | $-82,034 |
| 2018 | $9,030,601 | $1,290,260 | $573,518 | $312,126 | 2 | $221,595 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Macula Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Macula Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Macula Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, Chairman & President on every filing since 2018; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence A. Yannuzzi
Chairman & President
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Dodick
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Trachtenberg
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Yannuzzi
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry H. Labowitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Gitter
Vice President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Francis A. L'esperance (2018) — Director
- Former: Mark S. Blimenkranz (2018) — Director
- Former: Nina Y. Freund (2018) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 The Macula Foundation Inc
How much does The Macula Foundation Inc give each year?
The Macula Foundation Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 2 grants.
How large is The Macula Foundation Inc?
The Macula Foundation Inc reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is The Macula Foundation Inc?
The Macula Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. It holds $16.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Macula Foundation Inc operate?
The Macula Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What is The Macula Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Macula Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3156197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Macula Foundation Inc funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Frontiers Planet Prize to Accelerate Scientific Solutions for Healthy Lives on a Healthy Planet Due October 30, 2026
- Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Awards Due October 30, 2026
- AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program $20,000 total ($5,000 per team, up to 4 teams) · Due October 30, 2026
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