The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 72-1342841 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $275,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SANDRA BLACKWOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | 1720 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SUITE 124, BIRMINGHAM AL 35233 |
| Phone | 2053258103 |
| Form and materials | CALL FOR INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | CALL FOR INFORMATION |
| Restrictions | MUST BE IN LINE WITH FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE - CALL FOR MORE DETAILS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Research | $525,000 |
| Uab Dept of Ophthalmology | Birmingham, AL | Research | $450,000 |
| The Retina Society | Boston, MA | Research | $275,000 |
| The Macula Society | Pepper Pike, OH | Research | $270,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | New York, NY | Research | $77,500 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Research | $35,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Research | $35,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Research | $35,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Pelham, AL | Research | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,712,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,326,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349100844
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1342841
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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