BrightFocus Foundation is a premier private funder of research to defeat Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. We've invested nearly $300 million in research grants to more than 6,000 scientists worldwide, catalyzing countless scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools.

Charity assessment BrightFocus Foundation has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, with an overall score of 96/100 for financial, accountability, impact, community, and leadership. BrightFocus Foundation received a 2022 GuideStar Platinum Transparency certification.

Stacy Pagos Haller BrightFocus President and CEO Stacy Pagos Haller has significantly expanded the foundation's stature as a premier source of private funding and support for research on Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

BrightFocus funds groundbreaking research in an urgent effort to discover cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization brightfocus.org Joined February 2009.

Four-Star rating Rating Information This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Meg Smith Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts – Oct 2, 2023 – The Board of Directors of Cure Alzheimer's Fund (CureAlz) has announced the retirement of Tim Armour as the President and Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of Meg Smith as the nonprofit's new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023. Mr.

Joanne Pike Joanne Pike, DrPH, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association, the global leader in Alzheimer's and dementia care, support and research.

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

BrightFocus drives innovative research worldwide on Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

CHARITY NAVIGATOR For seven consecutive rating periods, Cure Alzheimer's Fund has received 4-stars, the highest level possible.

Four-Star rating Rating Information This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.