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Vmr Research Foundation

EIN 61-1888947 • 501(c)3 • Laguna Beach, CA

Profile

Research for causes and cures of visual floaters (in the human eye)

28971 Summet Du MondeLaguna Beach, CA 92651

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

95th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

89th percentile

62%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$367,274

Up $140,956 (+62%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$29,770

Down $2,442 (-7.6%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$337,504

Up $143,398 (+74%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$191,691

Up $77,133 (+67%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$48,293

Down $2,079 (-4.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$143,398

Up $79,212 (+123%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $54,905Liabilities 2019: $26,308Net Assets 2019: $28,5972019Assets 2020: $113,244Liabilities 2020: $21,351Net Assets 2020: $91,8932020Assets 2021: $141,173Liabilities 2021: $23,092Net Assets 2021: $118,0812021Assets 2022: $154,795Liabilities 2022: $24,875Net Assets 2022: $129,9202022Assets 2023: $226,318Liabilities 2023: $32,212Net Assets 2023: $194,1062023Assets 2024: $367,274Liabilities 2024: $29,770Net Assets 2024: $337,5042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$367,274
Liabilities$29,770
Net Assets$337,504

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2019: $50,003Expenses 2019: $19,250Net Income 2019: $30,7532019Revenue 2020: $77,250Expenses 2020: $13,954Net Income 2020: $63,2962020Revenue 2021: $55,966Expenses 2021: $29,778Net Income 2021: $26,1882021Revenue 2022: $61,471Expenses 2022: $49,632Net Income 2022: $11,8392022Revenue 2023: $114,558Expenses 2023: $50,372Net Income 2023: $64,1862023Revenue 2024: $191,691Expenses 2024: $48,293Net Income 2024: $143,3982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$191,691
Expenses$48,293
Net Income$143,398

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$191,691
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research for causes and cures of visual floaters (in the human eye)

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INCREASED PROFESSIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF VITREO-RETINAL DISORDERS WITH A PARTICULAR EMPAHASIS ON VITREOUS (GELL FILLING THE EYE) AND VISION DEGRADING MYODESOPSIA (CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT FLOATERS). VMRR RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PERFORMED BY ITS FOUNDER AND RESEARCH TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING THIS RESEARCH. FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EDUCATE OTHER DOCTORS AS WELL AS RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS.-$48,188
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JERRY SEBAGPresident-$0--
GREGORY W BECKTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vmr Research Foundation
EIN
61-1888947
Phone
9497216655
Address
28971 SUMMET DU MONDE, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Signing Officer

Name
Jerry Sebag
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Gregory Beck CPA a Prof Corp
Address
2019 W ORANGEWOOD SUITE B, ORANGE, CA 92868
Preparer
Gregory W Beck
Phone
7145381040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $27373

Other Expenses.1

OUTSIDE SERVICES $14563

Other Expenses.2

RENT $2800

Other Expenses.3

DUES & SUBS $900

Other Expenses.4

Bank service charges $392

Other Expenses.5

LICENSE & PERMITS $125

Other Expenses.6

OFFICE SUPPLIES $72

Other Expenses.7

MISC $3

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $6331 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3889

Total Liabilities.1006

Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $25881 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $25881

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