EIN 53-0259696

Optical

Name: Optical financials for 2023
Creator: Cause IQ
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

IRS 501(c) type

501(c)(3)

Num. employees

187

City

Washington

State

District of Columbia

Year formed

1916

Most recent tax filings

2023-12-01

NTEE code, primary

U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services

Description

Optical promotes the generation, application, and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics, disseminating it worldwide. It contributes to Optica Foundation's philanthropic work in support of this mission and sponsors conventions and technical meetings for members and others to stay informed about industry changes.

Also known as...

Optical Society of America

Total revenues

$68,210,817

2023

Total expenses

$51,557,426

2023

Total assets

$144,950,478

2023

Num. employees

187

2023

Program areas at Optical

Technical production and dissemination of scientific content related to optics.

Contributions to Optica Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the philanthropic work of Optica in promoting the generation, application, archiving and worldwide dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics.

Member and outreach services for those interested in the field of optics.

Grants made by Optical

Grantee	Grant description	Grant year	Amount
Optica Foundation	Matching Funds	2023-12	$1,975,364
University of Rochester	Contribution	2023-12	$800,000
Society of Photo Optical Instrumentation Engineer	Conference Support	2023-12	$25,000

Who funds Optical

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits

Grantmaker	Grantmaker tax period	Description	Amount
Schwab Charitable Fund	2023-06	Health	$12,425
Mock Foundation	2023-12	General	$900

Personnel at Optical

Name	Title	Compensation	Date of data
Elizabeth Nolan	Chief Executive Officer	$440,210	2025-04-10
Sean Bagshaw	Chief Operating Officer , Chief Information Officer	$461,150	2025-04-10
Gary Tang	Chief Financial Officer		2024-11-04
Jose Pozo	Chief Technology Officer		2025-04-10
P Scott Carney	Chief Science Officer / Chief Science and Technology Officer	$359,203	2023-12-31
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Optical

Revenues	FYE 12/2023	FYE 12/2022	% Change
Total grants, contributions, etc.	$756,516	$821,960	-8%
Program services	$41,608,865	$40,675,663	2.3%
Investment income and dividends	$3,219,420	$3,072,736	4.8%
Tax-exempt bond proceeds	$0	$0	-
Royalty revenue	$457,718	$119,291	283.7%
Net rental income	$84,551	$81,159	4.2%
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets	$22,083,747	$-473,390	4765%
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	$0	-
Total revenues	$68,210,817	$44,297,419	54%

Form 990s for Optical

Fiscal year ending	Date received by IRS	Form	PDF link
2023-12	2024-11-15	990	View PDF
2022-12	2023-11-15	990	View PDF
2021-12	2022-11-15	990	View PDF
2020-12	2021-11-11	990	View PDF
2019-12	2021-02-26	990	View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Optical

Organization	Type	Location	Revenue
Society of Photo Optical Instrumentation Engineer	501(c)(3)	Bellingham, WA	$52,668,388
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	501(c)(3)	New York, NY	$160,466,638
American Physical Society	501(c)(3)	College Park, MD	$118,837,990
Society of Petroleum Engineers	501(c)(3)	Richardson, TX	$37,661,300
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology	501(c)(3)	San Mateo, CA	$37,683,326
National Academy of Sciences	501(c)(3)	Washington, DC	$324,567,142
American Psychological Association	501(c)(3)	Washington, DC	$138,293,695
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)	501(c)(3)	Washington, DC	$123,169,523
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)	501(c)(3)	New York, NY	$47,484,302
Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)	501(c)(3)	Washington, DC	$19,305,479

Data update history

March 5, 2025

Posted financials

Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023

January 7, 2025

Used new vendors

Identified 1 new vendor, including

November 4, 2024

Updated personnel

Identified 2 new personnel

January 22, 2024

Posted financials

Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022

January 2, 2024

Used new vendors

Identified 2 new vendors, including , and

Nonprofit Types

Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities

Issues

Science and technologyBusiness and industry

Characteristics

MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts 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
Facebook page: opticalsociety

IRS details

EIN: 53-0259696
Fiscal year end: December
Taxreturn type: Form 990
Year formed: 1916
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78): Yes

Categorization

NTEE code, primary: U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary: 813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status: Central organization

California AB-488 details

AB 488 status: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status: Delinquent
FTB status revoked: Not revoked
AG Registration Number: 082247
FTB Entity ID: 1626226
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date: 2025-04-02

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