MACULAR DISEASE FOUNDATION
https://WWW.MACULARDISEASEFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2017–2025
$56K
8 grants · $6K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $6K–$8K
grant size
40%
supporter · 2/5 multi-year
repeat
$155K
Assets · 2022
5
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MACULAR DISEASE FOUNDATION
Phone
7578163312
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.
How to Apply
PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE IN AT LEAST SIZE 14 FONT DESCRIBING THE STUDY. THE STUDY MUST BE FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT, PREVENTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF VISION LOSS, REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY, METHODS OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ON MACULAR DEGENERATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Restrictions
NO LIMITS OR RESTRICTIONS. IF PROPOSALS ARE FUNDED, THE RECIPIENT MUST SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS ON THEIR PROGRESS AND A FINAL REPORT ON THE RESEARCH FINDINGS BY SEPTEMBER 15TH OF THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE FUNDING OF THE PROPOSAL.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $15K | $186K | $-98 | 1 |
| 2018 | $6K | $191K | $5K | 2 |
| 2019 | N/A | $190K | $5K | N/A |
| 2021 | $8K | $193K | $2K | 1 |
| 2022 | $7K | $155K | $2K | 1 |
| 2023 | $8K | $150K | $6K | 1 |
| 2024 | $6K | $148K | $6K | 1 |
| 2025 | $7K | $169K | $113 | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 8 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$7K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| EDWARD CONNER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ANDREY SWYSTUN | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MARK W BRAGG | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (8 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | OWINGS MILL, MD | $15,000 | RESEARCH | 2017 |
| HADLEY | WINNETKA, IL | $8,400 | RESEARCH | 2023 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | $7,500 | RESEARCH | 2021 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | $7,300 | RESEARCH | 2022 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS | COLUMBIA, MD | $6,800 | RESEARCH | 2025 |
| HADLEY | WINNETKA, IL | $5,700 | RESEARCH | 2024 |
| LVRC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,500 | RESEARCH | 2018 |
| HADLEY INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND | WINNETKA, IL | $300 | RESEARCH | 2018 |