Helen Keller Foundation for Research & Education Inc

EIN: 630983733 501(c)(3) Medical Research

Birmingham, AL

Total Revenue
$2,152,904
Total Expenses
$478,507
Total Assets
$1,682,505
Net Assets
$1,682,219
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
Robert Morris MD
Phone
2059339389
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Helen Keller Foundation for Research & Education Inc, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 417% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

To provide, promote, and fund a facility for eye research, education and related services for the benefit of the scientific and medical community and the general public.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,130,966
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,938
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,152,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,000
Salaries & Benefits $195,432
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $434,021
Other Expenses $242,075
TOTAL EXPENSES $478,507

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,152,904 $416,371 +4.2%
Expenses $478,507 $459,461 +0.0%
Net Income $1,674,397 $-43,090 -39.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dr Robert Morris President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mr Raymond Griffin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mr Ronald Levitt Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Mathew Sapp Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,152,904 $478,507 $1,682,505 $1,674,397
2023 $416,371 $459,461 $40,015 $-43,090
2022 $471,888 $444,938 $70,478 $26,950
2021 $275,191 $264,086 $63,339 $11,105
2020 $231,313 $233,814 $53,685 $-2,501
2019 $292,521 $327,175 $28,834 $-34,654
2018 $337,858 $317,706 $54,431 $20,152
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