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Retina Foundation of the Southwest

Leading Research . . .Saving Sight

four stars

94.43

9600 North Central Expressway Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75231
tel: (214) 363-3911   Web Site
EIN: 51-0151514

Board Leadership
David Callanan
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Karl Csaky
Medical & Managing Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.43 four stars
  Financial 92.13 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

92.13

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 04/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 80.3%
  Administrative Expenses 12.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.38
  Program Expenses Growth 1.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 9.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Retina Foundation of the Southwest on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Retina Foundation of the Southwest on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Retina Foundation of the Southwest (TX) 94.43 four stars
Arthritis National Research Foundation (CA) 100.00 four stars
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (MD) 89.90 three stars
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (FL) 98.23 four stars
Alliance for Lupus Research (NY) 86.09 three stars

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The Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW), founded in 1982, has grown into one of the leading independent vision research centers in the United States, with a staff dedicated to finding the causes, treatments and potential cures for blinding eye diseases. The mission of RFSW is to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment. Our research scientists are on the cutting edge of technology to understand the intricacy of retinal function and conduct studies for age-related macular degeneration, inherited eye diseases and pediatric eye disorders.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,011,689
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $623,164
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,067,337
Total Contributions $5,702,190
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $5,702,190
   Other Revenue $253,832
TOTAL REVENUE $5,956,022
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,030,119
   Administrative Expenses $456,022
   Fundraising Expenses $285,889
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,772,030
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,183,992
   
Net Assets $14,890,146

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Research $3,030,119 100.0%

Ratings History
Retina Foundation of the Southwest has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 04/01/2017 94.43 four stars
2014-12 10/01/2016 96.64 four stars
2014-12 07/01/2016 95.61 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 94.02 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 94.61 four stars
2013-12 12/01/2014 91.13 four stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 91.51 four stars
2011-12 05/01/2013 89.71 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 94.22 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 94.17 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 95.66 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 91.40 four stars
2007-12 07/01/2009 89.12 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 51-0151514
Name in IRS Master File RETINA FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTHWEST
NTEE Code H41
NTEE Classification Eye Research
NTEE Type Medical Research
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
(162) Other medical research
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date December, 1975
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$219,848 5.82% David G. Birch Scientific Director
Other Salaries of Note
$272,708 7.22% Karl Csaky Medical Director
$219,848 5.82% Eileen Birch Lab Director

The Retina Foundation of the Southwest (RFSW), founded in 1982, has grown into one of the leading independent vision research centers in the United States, with a staff dedicated to finding the causes, treatments and potential cures for blinding eye diseases. The mission of RFSW is to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment. Our research scientists are on the cutting edge of technology to understand the intricacy of retinal function and conduct studies for age-related macular degeneration, inherited eye diseases and pediatric eye disorders.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Retina Foundation of the Southwest (TX) 94.43 four stars
Monell Chemical Senses Center (PA) 86.96 three stars
American Skin Association (NY) 88.38 three stars
Scleroderma Research Foundation (CA) 97.17 four stars
Rett Syndrome Research Trust (CT) 85.85 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Retina Foundation of the Southwest
9600 North Central Expressway
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75231
tel: (214) 363-3911
fax: (214) 363-4538
EIN: 51-0151514

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Board Leadership

David Callanan
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Karl Csaky
Medical & Managing Director

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