Invest in Sight

Research to Prevent Blindness preserves and restores vision by supporting cutting-edge research into eye diseases. We provide research grants that lead to the development of treatments, preventives and cures for all conditions that damage and destroy sight.

Thanks to supporters like you, since it was founded in 1960, RPB funding has been identified with nearly every major breakthrough in vision research.

Did You Know?

• 100% of your contribution will go toward funding critical research for improving the treatment of eye diseases, preventing blindness and restoring sight.
• All contributions totaling up to $1 million in a calendar year will be matched through a fund established by RPB's founder, Dr. Jules C. Stein. 
• All gifts to RPB are tax deductible. RPB is an IRS-recognized public charity. 

If you prefer to send a donation by check, you can mail it to:

Research to Prevent Blindness

360 Lexington Ave., Floor 22

New York, NY 10017

Checks may be made out to “Research to Prevent Blindness” or “RPB.”

Whether you donate online or via check or an RPB donation form, you will receive a receipt that will serve as proof of your tax-deductible donation.

If you need to manage or cancel a recurring donation, please contact RPB via email at inforequest@rpbusa.org call 800-621-0062.

 RPB’s Tax ID is: 13-1945117

Thank you for supporting sight-saving research!