TO FUND RESEARCH DEVOTED TO THE VISION SCIENCES INCLUDING INVESTIGATION FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES OF VISION LOSS. TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO FURTHER UNDERSTAND VISION LOSS AND DEVELOP TREATMENTS TO ADDRESS THOSE CONDITIONS. TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS AND ASSETS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), OR ANY CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY SUBSEQUENT FEDERAL TAX LAWS, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS DIRECTED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC TO BRING ATTENTION TO VISION THREATENING EYE DISEASES AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO POTENTIAL PREVENTATIVE MEASURES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $77k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $77k | — | — | — | $122k $135k |
Executive Di 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $70k $78k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $60k $66k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $59k $65k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $57k $63k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
Based on 1,118 medical research organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 10%
from 2022
From $111k in 2022 to $122k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 6%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH received $121,803 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Medical Research organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
What are FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOUNDATION FOR VISION RESEARCH reported $691k in total revenue and $609k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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