Research tu Prevent Blindness (RPB) is an independent non-profit foundation based in New York, NY. The foundation was founded in 1960 by Dr.Jules Stein. Its mission is to preserve and restore vision by supporting research to develop treatments, preventives, and cures for all conditions that damage and destroy sight. The foundation is governed by the board of trustees.Research to Prevent BlindnessAos investment portfolio is valued at $296.87 million with investments in cash, fixed income, equities, and hedge funds.