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EIN 43-0768182

American Academy of Optometry Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Orlando
State
Florida
Year formed
1947
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
G12: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation develops and provides financial support for optometric research and education. It promotes the advancement of vision science by providing fellowships, scholarships, and research grants to outstanding graduate students of Optometry and vision science. Additionally, it achieves this mission through publications, the Academy newsletter, and website.
Related structure
American Academy of Optometry Foundation is a subordinate organization under American Academy of Optometry (AAO).
Also known as...
American Optometric Foundation
Total revenues
$1,724,345
2023
Total expenses
$1,359,770
2023
Total assets
$9,894,013
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at American Academy of Optometry Foundation

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) promotes the advancement of vision science by providing fellowships, scholarships, and research grants to outstanding graduate students of Optometry and vision science, and through publications, the Academy newsletter, and website.

Grants made by American Academy of Optometry Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Western University of Health SciencesScholarship$8,000
Ohio State University / Erie County 4-H Horse Advisory ComiScholarship$8,000
New England College of Optometry (NECO)Scholarship$8,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds American Academy of Optometry Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Academy of Optometry (AAO)Contribution To Education$281,000
The Allergan FoundationThe Allergan Foundation Research Grant$150,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$102,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at American Academy of Optometry Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Trish ShomionChief Executive Officer$0
Richard JonesChief Financial Officier / Chief Financial Officer / Deputy Executive Director , Finance and Administration / Senior Director of Finance$0
Sara TaylorVice President , Marketing$0
Robert GrayVice President , Philanthropy / Development Director$150,934
Peter ScottPast Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for American Academy of Optometry Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,513,320
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$218,628
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-7,603
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,724,345

Form 990s for American Academy of Optometry Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $281,000 from American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $277,500 from American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsConducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
622 E Washington St 300
Orlando, FL 32801
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Orange County, FL
Phone
(321) 319-4870
IRS details
EIN
43-0768182
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1947
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G12: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0265593
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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