Program areas at Optical Womens Association
Professional development workshops for optical women provided unique educational opportunities, both regionally and in conjunction with major trade shows, and via online webinars, for members and guests to explore topics of interest to women working in the optical industry, enriching their personal and professional lives. Additional resources provided for all members in 2022 include virtual Fireside Chats on professional topics, business book discussions, monthly podcasts, and bi-monthly One-Minute Inspiration eblasts.
Networking events provided a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among women and men, members, and non-members, representing all levels of the industry. Several hundred people participated in and benefitted from the 2022 events held both in-person and virtually.
Leadership Scholarships are awarded every year to exceptional women for the purpose of further developing and enhancing their leadership skills.
Personnel at Optical Womens Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Debra Bulken | President | $0 | 2023-10-16 |
| Robyn Crimmins | Immediate Past President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Janelle Pauli | Secretary and Treas. | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lorie L Lippiatt | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Tiara Claxton | Immediate Past President | $0 | 2020-12-31 |
Financials for Optical Womens Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $267,891 | $234,162 | 14.4% |
| Program services | $101,279 | $57,759 | 75.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $525 | $212 | 147.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $612 | $1,443 | -57.6% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,750 | $1,815 | -3.6% |
| Total revenues | $372,057 | $295,391 | 26% |
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Data update history
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Women and girlsBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedState / local levelProvides scholarshipsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 14070 Proton Rd Ste 100
- Dallas, TX 75244
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- opticalwomen.com/default.aspÂ
- Phone
- (972) 233-9107
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-2746409
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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