Nonprofit · EIN 04-2864081
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $39,603,393 | $37,269,432 | $2,333,961 | $51,923,302 | $27,582,598 | $24,340,704 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $42,720,047 | $36,306,804 | $6,413,243 | $49,080,311 | $29,505,841 | $19,574,470 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $32,666,505 | $56,649,665 | -$23,983,160 | $67,264,540 | $39,493,315 | $27,771,225 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,460,254
- Program service revenue
- $37,806,995
- Investment income
- $218,202
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $19,664
- Other revenue
- $117,942
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,360,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,769,898
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,476,257
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,393,262
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $91,440
- Accounting fees
- $8,505
- Occupancy
- $1,742,541
- Travel
- $140,424
- Depreciation
- $119,644
- Program services (functional)
- $33,496,837
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,772,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,080,311
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,923,302
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,582,598
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,340,704
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,665,333
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,776,475
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,240,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,000
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,166
- Gross receipts
- $39,941,897
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID G HUNTER MD PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $1,185,940 | $132,821 |
| LINDA R DAGI MD | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $825,748 | $128,782 |
| RYAN GISE MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $815,895 | $138,232 |
| JOSEPH F GRIFFITH MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $727,487 | $138,961 |
| ANKOOR S SHAH MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $720,078 | $135,664 |
| DEBORAH K VANDERVEEN MD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $703,983 | $142,694 |
| GENA HEIDARY MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $654,267 | $104,685 |
| CAROLYN S WU MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $586,376 | $144,125 |
| LOIS EH SMITH-PORTER MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $532,854 | $130,612 |
| JOSE EFREN GONZALEZ-MONROY MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $461,829 | $140,377 |
| MELANIE KAZLAS MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $477,507 | $119,647 |
| ERIC D GAIER MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $451,734 | $143,135 |
| EDITH RESHEF MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $489,190 | $89,976 |
| BHARTI GANGWANI MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 48 | $441,505 | $135,392 |
| MARY WHITMAN MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $378,139 | $144,694 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE B FULTON MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 60 | $392,066 | $0 | $105,651 |
| ISDIN OKE MD MPH | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $479,221 | $0 | $1,084 |
| PABLO ALTSCHWAGER KRAFT MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $354,120 | $0 | $111,846 |
| GORDON MASSEY | COO Officer | 55 | $0 | $385,503 | $39,338 |
| SUZANNE JOHNSTON MD MPH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 35 | $237,447 | $0 | $125,582 |
| ALEXANDRA T ELLIOTT MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 36 | $195,537 | $0 | $114,081 |
| VITO LAROCCA MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 60 | $201,995 | $0 | $75,549 |
| PHYSICIANS ORG AT CH INC | INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE Institutional trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David G Hunter MD PhD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $1,072,742 | $0 | $136,184 |
| Linda R Dagi MD | Clerk Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $882,767 | $0 | $128,202 |
| Deborah K VanderVeen MD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $706,229 | $0 | $141,012 |
| Ankoor S Shah MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $708,040 | $0 | $133,493 |
| Gena Heidary MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $647,447 | $0 | $109,827 |
| Carolyn S Wu MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $571,935 | $0 | $144,515 |
| Lois EH Smith-Porter MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $561,594 | $0 | $128,818 |
| Ryan Gise MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $580,211 | $0 | $78,205 |
| Eric D Gaier MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $492,947 | $0 | $135,944 |
| Joseph F Griffith MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $488,839 | $0 | $136,245 |
| Jose Efren Gonzalez-Monroy MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $454,504 | $0 | $138,420 |
| Bharti Gangwani MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 48 | $455,566 | $0 | $136,468 |
| Melanie Kazlas MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $450,828 | $0 | $117,885 |
| Pablo Altschwager Kraft MD | Physician Highest-paid employee | 60 | $434,489 | $0 | $116,563 |
| Mary Whitman MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $358,661 | $0 | $145,952 |
| Anne B Fulton MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $352,723 | $0 | $106,606 |
| Gordon Massey | COO Officer | 55 | $0 | $373,075 | $37,926 |
| Suzanne Johnston MD MPH | Trustee Trustee or director | 35 | $284,608 | $0 | $123,738 |
| Alexandra T Elliott MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 36 | $247,850 | $0 | $121,257 |
| Edith Reshef MD | Physician Highest-paid employee | 60 | $312,682 | $0 | $29,578 |
| Vito Larocca MD | Physician Highest-paid employee | 60 | $230,899 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Scelfo MD | Physician Highest-paid employee | 33 | $166,279 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Isdin Oke MD MPH | Physician Highest-paid employee | 60 | $154,166 | $0 | $374 |
| Physicians Org at CH Inc | Institutional Trustee Institutional trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David G Hunter MD PhD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $1,083,103 | $0 | $121,778 |
| Linda R Dagi MD | Clerk Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $738,734 | $0 | $113,944 |
| Deborah K VanderVeen MD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $627,542 | $0 | $125,253 |
| Gena Heidary MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $635,794 | $0 | $96,658 |
| Ankoor S Shah MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $609,170 | $0 | $120,342 |
| Carolyn S Wu MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $513,040 | $0 | $132,406 |
| Melanie Kazlas MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $532,441 | $0 | $105,693 |
| Joseph F Griffith MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $485,471 | $0 | $122,775 |
| Ryan Gise MD | Trustee (7/23-9/23) Trustee or director | 60 | $511,337 | $0 | $69,482 |
| Jose Efren Gonzalez-Monroy MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $405,385 | $0 | $123,324 |
| Eric D Gaier MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $384,184 | $0 | $130,239 |
| Mary Whitman MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $350,057 | $0 | $127,821 |
| Lois EH Smith-Porter MD PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $353,697 | $0 | $121,055 |
| Bharti Gangwani MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 48 | $353,674 | $0 | $120,394 |
| Anne B Fulton MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 60 | $327,385 | $0 | $94,668 |
| Gordon Massey | COO Officer | 55 | $0 | $361,152 | $1,294 |
| Benjamin G Jastrzembski MD | Trustee (end 3/23) Trustee or director | 60 | $253,639 | $0 | $104,298 |
| Alexandra T Elliott MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 36 | $202,822 | $0 | $111,806 |
| Suzanne Johnston MD MPH | Trustee Trustee or director | 35 | $157,398 | $0 | $97,125 |
| Christina Scelfo MD | Physician Highest-paid employee | 33 | $160,629 | $0 | $58,032 |
| Physicians Org at CH Inc | Institutional Trustee Institutional trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 LONGWOOD AVENUE FEGAN 4, BOSTON, MA 02115-5724
- In care of
- % DAVID G HUNTER MD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID G HUNTER MD PHD, 300 LONGWOOD AVENUE FEGAN 4, BOSTON, MA 02115
- Signed the 990
- DAVID G HUNTER MD PHD, PRESIDENT
- Return prepared by
- ERNST & YOUNG US LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES PRIMARILY TO PATIENTS AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND AT SATELLITE LOCATIONS. THE FOUNDATION CARRIES ON AND PROMOTES BASIC AND APPLIED MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF (SEE SCHEDULE O) OPHTHALMOLOGY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES PRIMARILY TO PATIENTS AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND AT SATELLITE LOCATIONS. THE FOUNDATION MAY CHARGE FOR PATIENT CARE, OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS, PROVIDED THAT ANY NET INCOME IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES THAT ARE EITHER UNAVAILABLE OR LIMITED ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION PERFORMED 57,707 AMBULATORY VISITS AND 1,560 SURGICAL CASES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED $335,993 IN FREE CARE SERVICES AND PROVIDED FUNDING OF $695,727 FOR TEACHING OR (SEE SCHEDULE O) EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.Expenses $33,161,869 · grants $2,360,000 · revenue $37,277,675
- THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES INCOME FROM BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR PROVIDING ADMINISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND TEACHING SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION CARRIES ON AND PROMOTES BASIC AND APPLIED MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY BY TEACHING STUDENTS AND OTHER MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL; BY PROVIDING FELLOWSHIPS, RESEARCH GRANTS, AND STIPENDS; AND BY GIVING LECTURES AND PUBLISHING INFORMATION CONCERNING CONDITIONS AND RESEARCH RESULTS IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.Expenses $334,968 · revenue $545,518
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2864081
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,923,302
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,941,897
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $39,603,393 | $37,269,432 | $51,923,302 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $42,720,047 | $36,306,804 | $49,080,311 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $32,666,505 | $56,649,665 | $67,264,540 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $28,459,534 | $26,052,322 | $63,874,660 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2864081).
Questions about CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC is 04-2864081.
- Is CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DAVID G HUNTER MD PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 21 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,185,940 (DAVID G HUNTER MD PHD, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OPTHALMOLOGY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,603,393, expenses of $37,269,432 and total assets of $51,923,302 at year end.
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