Collaborative Network of Innovative Vitreoretinal Specialists
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF VITREORETINAL DISEASES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: (A) FORMING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK DEDICATED TO CONDUCTING AND SUPPORTING BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH IN VITREOUS AND RETINAL DISEASES. (B) FACILITATING THE MENTORING OF VITREORETINAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS AND SURGEONS BY SENIOR ACADEMIC VITREORETINAL SURGEONS. (C) FURTHERING THE EDUCATION OF VITREORETINAL SURGEONS AND VITREORETINAL SURGEONS IN TRAINING BY PROMOTING THE PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS. (D) PROVIDING A SCIENTIFIC FORUM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF VITREOUS AND RETINAL DISEASES. (E) CONDUCTING ALL ACTIVITY INCIDENTAL OR NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISHING THE FOREGOING PURPOSES OR OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE.
- Income
- $4
- Spending
- $1,500
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $1,500 spent. ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONS.
- CPA FEE
Source: Form 990EZ 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 August 2007.
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.
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