Brightfocus Foundation
Brightfocus foundation (brightfocus) seeks a world free from diseases of mind and sight.
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BrightFocus is a premier funder of groundbreaking research in an urgent effort to discover cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
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Mission
Brightfocus foundation (brightfocus) seeks a world free from diseases of mind and sight.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brightfocus 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 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1973, it predates 82% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyBrightfocus 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237337229. 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.
Brightfocus Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
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 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for health charities in United States. 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 major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Brightfocus 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
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: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $63M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.
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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
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Explore What’s New from BrightFocus's Alzheimer’s Fast Track 2025 - AARP
Dr Daisy Shu Awarded Prestigious BrightFocus Foundation Grant for Groundbreaking AMD Research - UNSW Sydney
Monica Santisteban awarded grant from BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program - Vanderbilt Health News
BrightFocus Foundation Awards Nearly $13M to 50 Scientists for Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma Research - Business Wire
BrightFocus Foundation announces appointment of John Penn to board of directors - Vanderbilt Health News
BrightFocus Foundation Honors Scientists and Activists in Fight to Defeat Alzheimer's and Vision Disease - PR Newswire
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 103 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, MD, United States.
- What is Brightfocus Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brightfocus Foundation trustworthy?
- Brightfocus Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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