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EIN 71-0913500

Optica Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
The Optica Foundation supports philanthropic activities that advance Optica's mission of promoting knowledge in optics and photonics. It awards grants, scholarships, prizes, and other forms of recognition to those who excel in the field. The Foundation is located in Washington, DC.
Related structure
Optica Foundation is a subordinate organization under Optical.
Also known as...
Osa Foundation
Total revenues
$6,158,345
2022
Total expenses
$3,041,444
2022
Total assets
$32,440,327
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Optica Foundation

Support the philanthropic work of the Optica in promoting the generation, application, archiving and worldwide dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics.
Awards, grants, prizes, and scholarships given to those outstanding in the fields of optics and photonics.

Who funds Optica Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
OpticalMatching Funds$3,000,132
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$13,950
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$8,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Optica Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth NolanChief Executive Officer
Chad StarkExecutive Director$0
Eric MazurChair$0
George BayzTreasurer$0
Elizabeth RoganChief Executive Officer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Optica Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,214,824
Program services$149,837
Investment income and dividends$867,553
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-73,869
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,158,345

Form 990s for Optica Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-05-16990View PDF
2021-122022-06-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122020-10-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,132 from Optical
November 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2010 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
optica.org/home/ 
Phone
(202) 223-8130
IRS details
EIN
71-0913500
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
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
123285
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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