The Medarva Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF RICHMOND EYE AND EAR HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE (REEHA). REEHA'S MISSION IS TO OPERATE AN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL HOSPITAL IN A MANNER THAT PROMOTES HEALTH FOR A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHCARE; FUND HEALTH RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY GRANTS; PROVIDE OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND FUNDING AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROMOTE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION.
- Income
- $35,450
- Spending
- $1,084
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $369,095, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $1,084 spent. THROUGH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, RICHMOND EYE AND EAR HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE (REEHA), THE RICHMOND EYE AND EAR FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: 1) OPERATING THE LOW VISION CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES LOW VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. LOW VISION REHABILITATION IS A COSTLY, TIME-INTENSIVE ENDEAVOR, SERVING OVER 300 UNIQUE PATIENTS EACH YEAR TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF VISION LOSS AND IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. 2) PROVIDING FREE VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN TO DETECT POTENTIAL VISUAL AND AUDITORY PROBLEMS AT AN EARLY AGE, WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. SCREENINGS ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR INSURANCE, AND PATIENTS ARE REFERRED TO A VISION PHYSICIAN TO RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP CARE. ALONG WITH SCREENINGS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF VISUAL AND AUDITORY HEALTH. 3) THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE SCHOLARS AND VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPLORING THEIR PASSION IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AND THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSION. 4) THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANT FUNDS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO SUPPORT RESEARCH STUDIES IN THE AREAS OF HEARING AND VISION DISEASE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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