The Eye Tumor Research Foundation was conceived with the assistance of grateful patients and friends for the support of research in the field of eye cancer. The Foundation was formed as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1989. Several preliminary contributions from a few generous patients helped establish the foundation. Since the initial funding, donations have been received from around the world, even from distant places like Australia and China. Matching donations from participating employers, foundations, and charities have also been received. The contributions are specifically for one purpose - to provide support for reseach in the investigation of cancers and tumors of the eye.