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American Glaucoma Society Foundation

To support glaucoma research and education, and to promote excellence in the care of patients with glaucoma.

Health San Francisco, CA EIN: 273868699 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About American Glaucoma Society Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G42
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To support glaucoma research and education, and to promote excellence in the care of patients with glaucoma.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G42
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
91% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Glaucoma Society Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Glaucoma Society Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273868699. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $397K in annual revenue. 132 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Glaucoma Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273868699. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Glaucoma Society Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

American Glaucoma Society Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Glaucoma Society Foundation has $397K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Glaucoma Society Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $397K in annual revenue. The organization has 132 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Glaucoma Society Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Glaucoma Society Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Find a Glaucoma Specialist and resources for you and your family. Ophthalmologists can access the latest research, CPE, and member support. American Glaucoma Society Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $397K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to American Glaucoma Society Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Glaucoma Society Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273868699, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Gregory L S•••• M•
Executive Vice President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Vitamin B3 Cuts Glaucoma Risk by Two-Thirds in Largest Real-World Study - Tech Times
Jul 2026
www.techtimes.com
Common Glaucoma Med May Undermine Trabeculectomy Success - Medscape
Mar 2026
www.medscape.com
Dr. John Berdahl receives 2026 American Glaucoma Society Innovator Award - SiouxFalls.Business
Feb 2026
siouxfalls.business
Nicox Announces Positive Phase 3 Results for NCX 470 at the American Glaucoma Society Congress - Idéal Investisseur
Feb 2026
www.ideal-investisseur.fr
Beta-Zone PPA Changes May Herald Glaucoma in Black Patients - Review of Optometry
Oct 2025
www.reviewofoptometry.com
Laser Glaucoma Procedure Overtaking Drops As Preferred First-Line Treatment - Ophthalmology Advisor
Sep 2025
www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com
Renowned Bascom Palmer Glaucoma Expert Leads the American Glaucoma Society - University of Miami
Apr 2025
news.med.miami.edu
American Glaucoma Society Meeting 2025 - Emory School of Medicine
Apr 2025
med.emory.edu
Avisi Technologies Presents Positive Six-Month Clinical Data for VisiPlate® Aqueous Shunt at the American Glaucoma Socie
Apr 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Perfuse Therapeutics Announces Positive Visual, Structural and Safety Data from a Ph1/2a Trial of PER-001 in Glaucoma Pa
Mar 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 132 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 132 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Glaucoma Society Foundation

What is American Glaucoma Society Foundation?
American Glaucoma Society Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Find a Glaucoma Specialist and resources for you and your family. Ophthalmologists can access the latest research, CPE, and member support.
When was American Glaucoma Society Foundation founded?
American Glaucoma Society Foundation was founded in 2010.
Who leads American Glaucoma Society Foundation?
Gregory L Skuta MD serves as Executive Vice President.
Where is American Glaucoma Society Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is American Glaucoma Society Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Glaucoma Society Foundation trustworthy?
American Glaucoma Society Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Glaucoma Society Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 273868699.
What is American Glaucoma Society Foundation's website?
http://www.americanglaucomasociety.net