Discovery Eye Foundation
Dedicated to finding treatments and cures for sight-threatening eye disease
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Mission
Dedicated to finding treatments and cures for sight-threatening eye disease
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Discovery Eye Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1968, it predates 87% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, 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
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- a website
- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDiscovery Eye Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 954228653. 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 $584K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Discovery Eye Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954228653. 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.
Discovery Eye 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Discovery Eye Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Discovery Eye Foundation has $584K in annual revenue. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Discovery Eye 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 medium organization. It has $584K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Discovery Eye 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, Discovery Eye 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 42% 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.
The Discovery Eye Foundation always encourages annual eye exams. It is important to identify signs of decreasing vision early. That is why we teamed up with Women in Film to bring you this PSA about Macular Degeneration, vision loss, and the importance of yearly eye examinations. https://youtu.be/BuHX6XG3qi8 Research Eye Conditions Resources Blog Discovery Eye Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $584K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Discovery Eye Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Discovery Eye Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954228653, 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 (FY2024): 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.
DISCOVERY EYE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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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 · 1968
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Discovery Eye Foundation
- What is Discovery Eye Foundation?
- Discovery Eye Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. The Discovery Eye Foundation always encourages annual eye exams. It is important to identify signs of decreasing vision early. That is why we teamed up with Women in Film to bring you this PSA about Macular Degeneration, vision loss, and the importance of yearly eye examinations. https://youtu.be/BuHX6XG3qi8 Research Eye Conditions Resources Blog
- When was Discovery Eye Foundation founded?
- Discovery Eye Foundation was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Discovery Eye Foundation?
- Anthony B Nesburn MD Facs serves as President.
- Where is Discovery Eye Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Discovery Eye Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 42% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Discovery Eye Foundation trustworthy?
- Discovery Eye 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 Discovery Eye Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954228653.
- What is Discovery Eye Foundation's website?
- http://discoveryeye.org