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Center for Eye Research and Education Inc

EIN 04-2982658 • 501(c)3 • Waltham, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Cere conducts medical research, training, and provides education in the field of ophthalmology. Cere occasionally funds national and international non-vision related scientific research and educational efforts.

195 West StreetWaltham, MA 02451

cere-foundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

14th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

41st percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,794,675

Up $9,130 (+0.5%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$32,469

Up $9,146 (+39%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,762,206

Down $16 (-0.0%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$124,309

Up $4,046 (+3.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$150,389

Down $12,777 (-7.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$26,080

Up $16,823 (+39%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth41st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $759,545Liabilities 2010: $51,955Net Assets 2010: $707,5902010Assets 2011: $779,221Liabilities 2011: $18,414Net Assets 2011: $760,8072011Assets 2012: $904,586Liabilities 2012: $24,687Net Assets 2012: $879,8992012Assets 2013: $973,256Liabilities 2013: $27,023Net Assets 2013: $946,2332013Assets 2014: $1,248,895Liabilities 2014: $63,308Net Assets 2014: $1,185,5872014Assets 2015: $1,356,563Liabilities 2015: $76,904Net Assets 2015: $1,279,6592015Assets 2016: $1,379,602Liabilities 2016: $26,155Net Assets 2016: $1,353,4472016Assets 2017: $1,446,366Liabilities 2017: $16,511Net Assets 2017: $1,429,8552017Assets 2018: $1,511,836Liabilities 2018: $18,833Net Assets 2018: $1,493,0032018Assets 2019: $1,687,384Liabilities 2019: $51,528Net Assets 2019: $1,635,8562019Assets 2020: $1,755,643Liabilities 2020: $23,402Net Assets 2020: $1,732,2412020Assets 2021: $1,843,221Liabilities 2021: $40,895Net Assets 2021: $1,802,3262021Assets 2022: $1,779,078Liabilities 2022: $27,970Net Assets 2022: $1,751,1082022Assets 2023: $1,851,504Liabilities 2023: $75,114Net Assets 2023: $1,776,3902023Assets 2024: $1,785,545Liabilities 2024: $23,323Net Assets 2024: $1,762,2222024Assets 2025: $1,794,675Liabilities 2025: $32,469Net Assets 2025: $1,762,2062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,794,675
Liabilities$32,469
Net Assets$1,762,206
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $306,504Expenses 2010: $143,672Net Income 2010: $162,8322010Revenue 2011: $233,980Expenses 2011: $181,027Net Income 2011: $52,9532011Expenses 2012: $141,8522012Revenue 2013: $171,873Expenses 2013: $107,216Net Income 2013: $64,6572013Revenue 2014: $294,349Expenses 2014: $58,297Net Income 2014: $236,0522014Revenue 2015: $291,417Expenses 2015: $200,400Net Income 2015: $91,0172015Revenue 2016: $197,966Expenses 2016: $119,024Net Income 2016: $78,9422016Revenue 2017: $188,714Expenses 2017: $128,612Net Income 2017: $60,1022017Revenue 2018: $140,704Expenses 2018: $91,925Net Income 2018: $48,7792018Revenue 2019: $254,770Expenses 2019: $120,614Net Income 2019: $134,1562019Revenue 2020: $127,284Expenses 2020: $55,592Net Income 2020: $71,6922020Revenue 2021: $96,648Expenses 2021: $84,797Net Income 2021: $11,8512021Revenue 2022: $113,648Expenses 2022: $151,281Net Income 2022: -$37,6332022Revenue 2023: $111,215Expenses 2023: $114,533Net Income 2023: -$3,3182023Revenue 2024: $120,263Expenses 2024: $163,166Net Income 2024: -$42,9032024Revenue 2025: $124,309Expenses 2025: $150,389Net Income 2025: -$26,0802025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$124,309
Expenses$150,389
Net Income-$26,080
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,794,675
Liabilities
$32,469
Net assets
$1,762,206
Revenue
$124,309
Expenses
$150,389
Net income
-$26,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.03$1.76$0.12$0.15$0.03
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.02$1.76$0.12$0.16$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.08$1.78$0.11$0.11$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.03$1.75$0.11$0.15$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.04$1.80$0.10$0.08$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.02$1.73$0.13$0.06$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.05$1.64$0.25$0.12$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.02$1.49$0.14$0.09$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.02$1.43$0.19$0.13$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.03$1.35$0.20$0.12$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.08$1.28$0.29$0.20$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.06$1.19$0.29$0.06$0.24
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.03$0.95$0.17$0.11$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.02$0.88$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.02$0.76$0.23$0.18$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.05$0.71$0.31$0.14$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 28, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$124,309
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cere conducts medical research, training, and provides education in the field of ophthalmology. Cere occasionally funds national and international non-vision related scientific research and educational efforts.

Research studies conducted by the center focus on improving the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, specifically: glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, laser refractive surgery and diseases of the retina and cornea. In addition to research and training activities, the center supports pro bono eye care to patients who are unable to afford treatment. Cere also supports national and international non-vision related scientific research, educational efforts and charitable care.cere conducts international eye clinics in remote areas of south east asia and provides surgical training to local physicians. It also provides medical supplies, instruments and medical equipment, or the funds for such items, to hospitals and clinics in these remote areas. Cere also performs eye care research in south east asia.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,548,481$1,532,238▼ $16,243
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$223,275$249,339▲ $26,064
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,500$6,441▲ $4,941
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,515$4,594▲ $79
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,774$2,063▼ $5,711
Total Assets$1,785,545$1,794,675▲ $9,130
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,852$32,469▲ $17,617
Other Liabilities$8,471$0▼ $8,471
Total Liabilities$23,323$32,469▲ $9,146
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,479,810$1,467,891▼ $11,919
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$282,412$294,315▲ $11,903
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,762,222$1,762,206▼ $16
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,785,545$1,794,675▲ $9,130

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,063$118,288$120,351
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James W Hung MdPresident
Albert R Frederick Jr MdDirector
Michael G Morley MdDirector
Trexler M Topping MdDirector
Jonathan H HerlihyClerk
Lisa W BarnesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$53,053
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$71,256
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$53,053
Change in Net Assets
$-26,080
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$100,000
Other Expenses$50,389
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$100,000--$100,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,392-$15,392
Fees for Services Management-$8,702-$8,702
Office Expenses-$8,584-$8,584
Depreciation Depletion-$5,711-$5,711
Other Expenses-$4,754-$4,754
Occupancy-$3,930-$3,930
Information Technology-$3,316-$3,316
Total Functional Expenses$100,000$50,389$0$150,389
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryBoston, MA501c3Tobias Elize Study Research$100,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Michael g. Morley md, james w. Hung md, trexler m. Topping md, jonathan herlihy and lisa barnes - business relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The organization delegated control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, trustees or key employees to ophthalmic consultants of boston, inc (ocb).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Cere's treasurer reviews the form 990 by comparing it to the financial statements and the overall company's information. Then the treasurer reviews it with the clerk and the president. Lastly, the treasurer distributes to the remaining board members for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“Cere abides by ophthalmic consultants of boston, inc.'s (ocb) conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Cere makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements and tax returns can be found on guidestar.com as well.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Eye Research and Education
EIN
04-2982658
Phone
6173142662
Address
195 WEST STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02451

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa W Barnes
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6173142662
Signed
2026-01-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa W Barnes
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Aafcpas Inc
Address
50 WASHINGTON STREET, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
Preparer
Enis Bezhani CPA
Phone
5083669100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors has the authority to select the independent auditor.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Cere accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with asc topic, income taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statements regarding a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Cere has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions which qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements at june 30, 2025. Cere's information returns are subject to examination by the federal and state jurisdictions.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CERE ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC TOPIC, INCOME TAXES. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REGARDING A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. CERE HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT JUNE 30, 2025. CERE'S INFORMATION RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THEY MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES BY ESTABLISHING CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CLINICS AND FOLLOWING UP ON THE PROGRESS OF THE ON-GOING IMPROVEMENTS IN EYE CARE AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MICHAEL G. MORLEY MD, JAMES W. HUNG MD, TREXLER M. TOPPING MD, JONATHAN HERLIHY AND LISA BARNES - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATED CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES CUSTOMARILY PERFORMED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF BOSTON, INC (OCB).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CERE'S TREASURER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 BY COMPARING IT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE OVERALL COMPANY'S INFORMATION. THEN THE TREASURER REVIEWS IT WITH THE CLERK AND THE PRESIDENT. LASTLY, THE TREASURER DISTRIBUTES TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CERE ABIDES BY OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF BOSTON, INC.'S (OCB) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CERE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS CAN BE FOUND ON GUIDESTAR.COM AS WELL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SELECT THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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