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Brightfocus Foundation

Brightfocus foundation (brightfocus) seeks a world free from diseases of mind and sight.

Health Clarksburg, MD EIN 237337229 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Brightfocus Foundation

BrightFocus is a premier funder of groundbreaking research in an urgent effort to discover cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Founded
Headquarters
Clarksburg, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G00J
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Brightfocus foundation (brightfocus) seeks a world free from diseases of mind and sight.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G00J
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($34.8 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brightfocus Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Clarksburg, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237337229. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $63M in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Brightfocus Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 89/100.

Brightfocus Foundation is located in Clarksburg, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brightfocus Foundation has $63M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brightfocus 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 large organization. It has $63M in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brightfocus 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.

Brightfocus Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

BrightFocus is a premier funder of groundbreaking research in an urgent effort to discover cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Brightfocus Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among health charities registered in United States: Brightfocus Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $63M is comparable to the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Brightfocus Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brightfocus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237337229, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stacy Pagos Haller
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann S•••••
Director
AY
Ayo A•••••• C••
CONTROLLER
AY
Ayo A•••••• C•• C•••
CONTROLLER
BR
Brian K R•••• P••
Director
CE
Cecilia A•••••••
VICE CHAIR
DA
Dana G••••••
Director
DA
David F M•••• C•• C••
VP, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
DI
Diane B•••••••• P••
VP, SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS
ED
Edward F•••••
TREASURER - UNTIL 12/2023
ED
Edward F••••• D•••••••
TREASURER - AS OF 06/2022
ER
Eric S•••••• M•
Director
ET
Ethan T•••••
TREASURER - UNTIL 06/2022
HE
Herbert L D•••••• I••
Director
JA
Jan M S••••••• P••
Director
JE
Jeffrey H••••••
SR. MGR. OPS AND BUILDING
KA
Kaci B•••
VP, INTEGRATED MKTING & COMM.
LI
Lisa M•••••
Director
MA
Maddy D••••••••
SECRETARY
MI
Michael B••••••
VP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
NA
Nancy L•••
SR. VP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
PA
Patricia M S••••••
CHAIR
PA
Paul C•••••••
Director
PR
Preeti S•••••••••• D•• O•
SCIENT. PROGRAMS, VISION SCIENCE
PR
Preeti S•••••••••• P•• D••
OF SCIENT. PROGRAMS, VISION SCIENCE
R
R B•••• E•••••••
SR. VP, DEVELOPMENT
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

2026 DOHG News - Emory School of Medicine
Apr 2026
med.emory.edu
Donor Support Powers New $15M Investment in 62 Scientists Tackling Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma - Bus
Apr 2026
www.businesswire.com
Jacqualynn Musci Obituary - Oakbrook Terrace, IL - Dignity Memorial
Feb 2026
www.dignitymemorial.com
Yellow Jacket Connection Sparks Glaucoma Research Fund at Tech - Georgia Tech News Center
Feb 2026
news.gatech.edu
Form filed
$63.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Explore What’s New from BrightFocus's Alzheimer’s Fast Track 2025 - AARP
Dec 2025
www.aarp.org
Saving sight, enriching life - Roche
Oct 2025
www.roche.com
Nominations open for Standard Awards in National Glaucoma Research - fundsforNGOs
Aug 2025
www2.fundsforngos.org
Talented UCI MIND Trainee awarded Research Fellowship - UCI MIND
May 2025
mind.uci.edu
Dr Daisy Shu Awarded Prestigious BrightFocus Foundation Grant for Groundbreaking AMD Research - UNSW Sydney
May 2025
www.unsw.edu.au
Researcher Earns Grant to Study Causes of Age-Related Macular Degeneration - The University of Oklahoma
May 2025
www.ou.edu
Form filed
$48.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$43.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$50.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$51.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Brightfocus Foundation This page 89 $63.4 million 1%
Loring Hospital 89 $25.1 million -
Monongalia Emergency Medical Services Inc 89 $15.0 million -
United Medical Centers 89 $38.9 million -
Rheumatology Research Foundation 89 $19.8 million -
Health and Social Services Consortium Inc 89 $24.4 million -
Good Shepherd Manor Inc 89 $12.5 million -
Family Health Centers 89 $30.6 million -
Collier Health Services Inc 89 $77.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Brightfocus Foundation

What is Brightfocus Foundation?
Brightfocus Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clarksburg, United States. BrightFocus is a premier funder of groundbreaking research in an urgent effort to discover cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
When was Brightfocus Foundation founded?
Brightfocus Foundation was founded in 1973.
Who leads Brightfocus Foundation?
Stacy Pagos Haller serves as President/CEO.
Where is Brightfocus Foundation located?
Headquartered in Clarksburg, United States.
What is Brightfocus Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brightfocus Foundation trustworthy?
Brightfocus Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Brightfocus Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237337229.
What is Brightfocus Foundation's website?
http://www.brightfocus.org