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Retina World Congress

  • San Diego, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2016
  • EIN: 47-5557898

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Business and Industry (S4) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$709k (2024)

Expenses
$280k (2024)

Total Assets
$963k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$42 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$709,352
Expenses
$280,132
Net Income
$429,220
Net Assets
$962,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $447,500
63.1%
Investment Income $34,242
4.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $227,610
32.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $962,703
Total Liabilities $42
Net Assets $962,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Vice President (Executive Director)) $81,261 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (President) $5,833 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (Immediately Past President) $4,167 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Rocha (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lihteh Wu (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Aleksandra Rachitskaya (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Judy Kim (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
J Fernando Arevalo (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 4, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$381,001
Expenses
$227,115
Net Income
$153,886
Net Assets
$533,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $381,000
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $545,988
Total Liabilities $12,547
Net Assets $533,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Svp) $81,213 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Rocha (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,383
Expenses
$269,220
Net Income
$303,163
Net Assets
$379,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $572,382
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,665
Total Liabilities $2,110
Net Assets $379,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Svp) $61,743 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Rocha (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,001
Expenses
$163,425
Net Income
$2,576
Net Assets
$76,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,000
72.3%
Program Services $46,000
27.7%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,252
32.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,315
Total Liabilities $923
Net Assets $76,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Svp) $42,231 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Rocha (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,001
Expenses
$108,868
Net Income
-$58,867
Net Assets
$73,816
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $50,000
100.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,251
48.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,695
Total Liabilities $879
Net Assets $73,816
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Vp) $42,231 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jorge Rocha (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,411
Expenses
$126,046
Net Income
$97,365
Net Assets
$132,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $223,411
100%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,252
41.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,570
Total Liabilities $887
Net Assets $132,683
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Vp) $42,231 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (President From 03/2019) $7,500 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (President To 03/2019) $2,500 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 8, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,698
Expenses
$94,893
Net Income
-$93,195
Net Assets
$35,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,698
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,085
55.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,214
Total Liabilities $896
Net Assets $35,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Vp) $42,231 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Chief Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andre Gomes (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kaiser (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pravin Dugel (Executive Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,209
Expenses
$446,034
Net Income
-$93,825
Net Assets
$128,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,000
27.0%
Program Services $256,009
72.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,200
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,826
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,466
Total Liabilities $953
Net Assets $128,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Secreta) $60,639 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Vice Chair Of Finance) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Vice Chair Of Clinical Aff) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (Vice Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$986,934
Expenses
$764,596
Net Income
$222,338
Net Assets
$222,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,875
6.2%
Program Services $926,059
93.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,908
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,236
Total Liabilities $2,898
Net Assets $222,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Secretary) $109,658 $0 $0
Rishi Singh (President) $11,250 $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Vice Chair Of Finance) $0 $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Vice Chair Of Clinical Affairs) $0 $0 $0
Kourous Rezaei (Vice Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rishi Singh (President) $0 $0
Tarek Hassan (Vice Chair Of Finance) $0 $0
Baruch Kuppermann (Vice Chair Of Clinical Affairs) $0 $0
Kourous Rezai (Vice Chair Of Development) $0 $0
Debbie Espe (Executive Director/Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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