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National Foundation for Eye Research is a science technology organization based in MEREDITH, United States. EIN: 046055645.
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Cataract Research
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Foundation for Eye Research has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1949, it predates 91% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Foundation for Eye Research is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Meredith, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 046055645. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Foundation for Eye Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046055645. 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.
National Foundation for Eye Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
National Foundation for Eye Research is located in Meredith, NH, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years. Its registered address is 38 Clover Ridge Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, National Foundation for Eye Research has $9K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Foundation for Eye Research is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $9K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Foundation for Eye Research. 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, National Foundation for Eye Research 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
National Foundation for Eye Research is a science technology organization based in MEREDITH, United States. EIN: 046055645. National Foundation for Eye Research is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $9K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to National Foundation for Eye Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Foundation for Eye Research is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046055645, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EYE RESEARCH 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 21 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 · 1949
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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 National Foundation for Eye Research
- What is National Foundation for Eye Research?
- National Foundation for Eye Research is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Meredith, United States. National Foundation for Eye Research is a science technology organization based in MEREDITH, United States. EIN: 046055645.
- When was National Foundation for Eye Research founded?
- National Foundation for Eye Research was founded in 1949.
- Who leads National Foundation for Eye Research?
- Peter Kador serves as Presient.
- Where is National Foundation for Eye Research located?
- Headquartered in Meredith, NH, United States.
- What is National Foundation for Eye Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under $10K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Foundation for Eye Research trustworthy?
- National Foundation for Eye Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 National Foundation for Eye Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046055645.
- What is National Foundation for Eye Research's website?
- http://cataractresearch.org/