The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $7.7M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $533K.
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research at a glance
- Total assets
- $20,461,123
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,438,042
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $7,677,286
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $7,633,781
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,461,123 | $5,438,042 | $7,633,781 | $7,677,286 | $532,773 |
| 2023 | $21,638,811 | $7,483,210 | $7,725,760 | $7,360,984 | $2,623,049 |
| 2022 | $20,036,766 | $5,867,128 | $7,220,081 | $6,884,149 | $1,895,221 |
| 2021 | $25,353,101 | $5,636,867 | $7,209,180 | $6,704,297 | $451,369 |
| 2020 | $25,624,826 | $4,267,575 | $7,444,904 | — | $405,318 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research is led by John Brabyn, CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Brabyn
CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $304K (2024)
Gunilla Haegerstrom-Portnoy
Chairman Finance Committee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arvind Chandna
Treasurer & Senior Clinical Res
Treasurer & Senior Scientist Clinical → Treasurer & Senior Clinical Res, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $24K (2024)
William Good
Secretary & Senior Scientist
Secretary & Senior Scientist Clinical → Secretary & Senior Scientist, 2024
On filings since 2021
28 hrs/week
$175K (2021) → $221K (2024)
Corazon Devis
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$192K (2022) → $209K (2024)
David Guyton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick John Elsas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Vernon Odom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Day
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Arthur Jampolsky (2020–2021) — Board Chair & Senior Sci.
- Former: Daniel Figueredo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marilyn Miller (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Steinbach (2020–2021) — Secretary & Vice President
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 $304K, to John Brabyn (CEO/Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research
How large is The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research?
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research's EIN?
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6127237. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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