Civic Intelligence

Retina Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 23-7087830

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.RETINARESEARCHFND.ORG
1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030

(713) 797-1925

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

30th percentile

-3.5%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

55th percentile

8.0%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,566,043

Up $263,507 (+8.0%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,366,043

Up $110,206 (+3.4%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$200,000

Up $153,301 (+328%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,064,430

Down $242,640 (-11%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$2,136,749

Up $415,263 (+24%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$72,319

Down $657,903 (-112%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $2,206,964Liabilities 2013: $177Net Assets 2013: $2,206,7872013Assets 2014: $2,027,642Liabilities 2014: $2Net Assets 2014: $2,027,6402014Assets 2015: $1,850,563Liabilities 2015: $837Net Assets 2015: $1,849,7262015Assets 2016: $2,154,259Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,154,2592016Assets 2017: $2,588,409Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,588,4092017Assets 2018: $2,504,163Liabilities 2018: $17,737Net Assets 2018: $2,486,4262018Assets 2019: $3,302,536Liabilities 2019: $46,699Net Assets 2019: $3,255,8372019Assets 2020: $3,566,043Liabilities 2020: $200,000Net Assets 2020: $3,366,0432020Assets 2021: $4,418,640Liabilities 2021: $150,000Net Assets 2021: $4,268,6402021Assets 2022: $3,916,625Liabilities 2022: $100,000Net Assets 2022: $3,816,6252022Assets 2023: $4,143,419Liabilities 2023: $50,000Net Assets 2023: $4,093,4192023Assets 2024: $4,795,475Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $4,795,4752024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$3,566,043
Liabilities$200,000
Net Assets$3,366,043
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $1,349,098Expenses 2013: $1,222,333Net Income 2013: $126,7652013Revenue 2014: $1,334,239Expenses 2014: $1,566,162Net Income 2014: -$231,9232014Revenue 2015: $1,312,353Expenses 2015: $1,437,481Net Income 2015: -$125,1282015Revenue 2016: $1,675,481Expenses 2016: $1,415,359Net Income 2016: $260,1222016Revenue 2017: $1,799,989Expenses 2017: $1,459,175Net Income 2017: $340,8142017Revenue 2018: $1,756,695Expenses 2018: $1,745,139Net Income 2018: $11,5562018Revenue 2019: $2,307,070Expenses 2019: $1,721,486Net Income 2019: $585,5842019Revenue 2020: $2,064,430Expenses 2020: $2,136,749Net Income 2020: -$72,3192020Revenue 2021: $2,470,353Expenses 2021: $1,907,404Net Income 2021: $562,9492021Revenue 2022: $2,299,919Expenses 2022: $2,293,424Net Income 2022: $6,4952022Revenue 2023: $2,441,714Expenses 2023: $2,531,041Net Income 2023: -$89,3272023Revenue 2024: $3,168,044Expenses 2024: $2,775,106Net Income 2024: $392,9382024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,064,430
Expenses$2,136,749
Net Income-$72,319
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,064,430
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the retina research foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in research and education. As a public charity, rrf raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,487,972$2,647,448▲ $1,159,476
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,152,357$729,656▼ $422,701
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$556,097$122,623▼ $433,474
Pledges and Grants Receivable$68,947$36,137▼ $32,810
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,793$14,932▼ $1,861
Intangible Assets$12$12→ $0
Total Assets$3,302,536$3,566,043▲ $263,507
Other Assets Total$20,358$15,235▼ $5,123
Liabilities
Grants Payable-$200,000-
Other Liabilities$46,010$0▼ $46,010
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$689$0▼ $689
Total Liabilities$46,699$200,000▲ $153,301
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,170,837$3,286,043▲ $115,206
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$85,000$80,000▼ $5,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,255,837$3,366,043▲ $110,206
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,302,536$3,566,043▲ $263,507

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$14,932$8,895$23,827
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jacquelyn M RoyceChair, Board of Advisory T
Frank K Eggleston DdsChairman
Alice R Mcpherson MdPresident
Arthur Willis MdDirector
Ben Orman MdDirector
Bernard Hicks MdDirector
Bettie Harding LeeDirector
Bruce B MackDirector
Diana M Dede WeilDirector
James E Key MdDirector
L Henry Gissel JrDirector
Lynn a Bernard JrDirector
Nancy F JaphetDirector
Patricia K BoydDirector
Petros E Carvounis MdDirector
R Malcolm WooleyDirector
Ronald G GirottoDirector
Rose CullenDirector
Suzanne MillerDirector
John C Dawson JrSecretary
Richard WaltonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,021,576
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$33,640
Other Revenue
$9,214
All Other Contributions
$286,496
Change in Net Assets
$-72,319
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,923,965
Other Expenses$108,299
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$104,485
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,923,965--$1,923,965
Other Salaries and Wages$24,151$72,452-$96,603
Occupancy$6,865$27,462-$34,327
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,600-$22,600
Conferences and Meetings$1,999$16,599-$18,598
Office Expenses$1,211$7,705-$8,916
Advertising$4,876$3,251-$8,127
Payroll Taxes$1,864$5,591-$7,455
Other Expenses$4,062$1,016-$5,078
Information Technology$20$2,750-$2,770
Insurance-$2,406-$2,406
Fees for Services Other$496$1,622-$2,118
Depreciation Depletion-$1,861-$1,861
Travel-$1,498-$1,498
Other Employee Benefits-$427-$427
Total Functional Expenses$1,969,509$167,240$0$2,136,749
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, WI-General Support$598,000
Baylor College of Medicine - CullenHouston, TX-General Support$312,000
Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN-General Support$33,000
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA-General Support$33,000
Texas A&m Health Science Center - Temple TXTemple, TX-General Support$33,000
University of Iowa - Institute for Vision ResearchIowa City, IA-General Support$33,000
University of Miami - Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteCoral Gables, FL-General Support$33,000
University of TennesseeKnoxville, TN-General Support$33,000
University of Texas Medical Branch - GalvestonGalveston, TX-General Support$33,000
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT-General Support$33,000
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN-General Support$33,000
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV-General Support$33,000
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The 990 was provided to the signer of the return. The return is then given to all members of the board in the due course of business.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member completes an annual statement indicating that the board member has read and understood the policy. The board reviews the responses on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organizing documents of the organization are available through written request to the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Retina Research Foundation
EIN
23-7087830
Phone
7137971925
Address
1977 BUTLER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030

Signing Officer

Name
Alice Mcpherson Md
Title
President
Phone
7137971925
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alice Mcpherson Md
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
21
Employees
2
Volunteers
21

Preparer

Firm
Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC
Address
TWO RIVERWAY 15TH FLOOR, HOUSTON, TX 77056
Preparer
Kristen Simpson
Phone
7136218090
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Retina research foundation and the permanent endowment fund are exempt from federal income taxes on related income under internal revenue code (irc) section 501(a) as an organization described in irc section 501(c)(3). The foundation accounts for uncertain tax positions, when it is more likely than not, that such an asset or a liability will be realized. As of december 31, 2020, management believes there were no uncertain tax positions.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,566,043
Liabilities
$200,000
Net assets
$3,366,043
Revenue
$2,064,430
Expenses
$2,136,749
Net income
-$72,319
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.80$0.00$4.80$3.17$2.78$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.14$0.05$4.09$2.44$2.53$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.92$0.10$3.82$2.30$2.29$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.42$0.15$4.27$2.47$1.91$0.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.20$3.37$2.06$2.14$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.05$3.26$2.31$1.72$0.59
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.50$0.02$2.49$1.76$1.75$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.00$2.59$1.80$1.46$0.34
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.00$2.15$1.68$1.42$0.26
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$1.85$1.31$1.44$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.03$1.33$1.57$0.23
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.00$2.21$1.35$1.22$0.13