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Nonprofit · EIN 63-0983733

HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Financials

$416K$459K2022$2.2M$479K2023$22K$163K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$22,488$163,188-$140,700$1,541,924$405$1,541,519
September 30, 2024990$2,152,904$478,507$1,674,397$1,682,505$286$1,682,219
September 30, 2023990$416,371$459,461-$43,090$40,015$32,193$7,822
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,900
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,588
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$40,878
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$54,640
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$358
Accounting fees
$1,384
Depreciation
$384
Program services (functional)
$159,835
Management and general (functional)
$3,353

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,682,505
Total assets, end of year
$1,541,924
Total liabilities, end of year
$405
Net assets, end of year
$1,541,519
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,638
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,511,519
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,000
Gross receipts
$22,488
Employees
2
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
AL

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Robert MorrisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Mr Raymond GriffinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mr Ronald LevittSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Mathew SappBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Robert MorrisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Mr Raymond GriffinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Mr Ronald LevittSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Mathew SappBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Robert MorrisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Mr Raymond GriffinBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mr Ronald LevittSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Mathew SappBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD SUITE 101, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-2313
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Morris MD, 2208 University Blvd 101, Birmingham, AL 352332313
Signed the 990
Laura Beckwith, Chief Operating Officer
Phone
(205) 933-9389
Return prepared by
Kassouf & Co Inc

Mission

Eye injury is the primary clinical research emphasis of the Foundation. The Foundation's mission and its primary education component is to perpetuate and advance the legacy of Helen Keller.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • An integral part of the Foundation's mission and primary education component is to perpetuate and advance the legacy of Helen Keller. The Character Education Program provides a unique opportunity to influence the moral development of students by focusing on the character and achievements of Helen Keller.
    Expenses $52,470
  • The Foundation believes that vision research will advance in direct proportion to the public's awareness of research efforts to end blindness. The Helen Keller Prize is a powerful symbol for vision researchers worldwide who labor to preserve the precious gift of sight. Helen Keller Laureates are selected by an international panel of vision researchers. The Prize is awarded at the annual convention of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), an international conclave that attracts more than 13,000 scientists and physicians. The Prize stipend supports the recipient's vision research. The Foundation considers this program to be one of its most important efforts to end blindness.
    Expenses $1,337
  • The Foundation targets three vision research areas: the child's eye, the injured eye, and the aging eye. The Foundation also awards grants to various medical universities in an effort to advance clinical research.
    Expenses $106,028

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
63-0983733
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
1990
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,541,924
Income (IRS master file)
$22,488

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$22,488$163,188$1,541,924IRS
990September 2024$2,152,904$478,507$1,682,505XML
990September 2023$416,371$459,461$40,015XML
990September 2022$471,888$444,938$70,478IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 63-0983733).

Questions about HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC is 63-0983733.
Is HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Morris MD.
Who are the officers and directors of HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HELEN KELLER EYE RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $22,488, expenses of $163,188 and total assets of $1,541,924 at year end.

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