Program areas at AAO
Annual meeting: the annual meeting was held in boston, Massachusetts, to exchange medical and scientific knowledge relating to the field of Optometry. The annual meeting includes the continuing education program that consists of more than 200 courses and promotes knowledge on all aspects of the Optometry practice.
Sections and membership: the Academy's sections allow for the exchange of medical and scientific knowledge relating to specialties within the field of Optometry. Membership dues and applications fees are received in exchange for membership benefits such as access to local chapters to make it easy to keep in touch through social functions and study between regular annual meetings and ability to join one or more of the sections and special interest groups devoted to various areas of focus.
Publications: the Academy's journal, Optometry & vision science, archives the advancement of primary eye care by publishing current research in the field. The Academy's newsletters informs members of activities and promotes fellowship.
Who funds American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Vision Impact Institute | 2019-12 | To Fund the 2019 Vii Ezell Fellowship Scholarship Program | $11,100 |
Personnel at AAO
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Richard Jones | Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer | $172,187 | 2023-04-19 |
| Trish Shomion | Chief Executive Officer | | 2023-05-12 |
| Michelle Edwards | Vice President , Marketing | | 2023-04-19 |
| Bob Gray | Vice President , Philanthropy | | 2023-04-19 |
| Cem Betty Taylor | Vice President , Meetings and Industry Relations | | 2023-04-19 |
| ...and 25 more key personnel |
Financials for AAO
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $896,264 | $264,108 | 239.4% |
| Program services | $6,222,978 | $3,658,226 | 70.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $643,460 | $358,897 | 79.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $244,157 | $251,566 | -2.9% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $263,311 | $1,177,270 | -77.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $8,597 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $8,270,170 | $5,718,664 | 44.6% |
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Data update history
April 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
November 17, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 22, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
November 18, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
September 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,100 from Vision Impact Institute Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthScience and technologyDiseases and disordersCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 622 East Washington St 300
- Orlando, FL 32801
- Metro area
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Website URL
- aaopt.org/Â
- Phone
- (321) 319-4860
- Facebook page
- AAOPTÂ
- Twitter profile
- @aaoptÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-1227642
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1929
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G03: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Professional Societies and Associations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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