EIN 34-0812556

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
ARVO advances vision science research globally, awards achievements, provides travel grants, and holds an annual convention for researchers.
Total revenues
$10,284,458
2023
Total expenses
$10,109,392
2023
Total assets
$21,408,070
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Annual convention - The members of The Association gather annually and periodically to share The results of their Research efforts.
Awards and grants - arvo provides two types of awards: achievement awards to honor individuals for their contributions to Ophthalmology and Vision science; and travel grants that provide support to investigators who have an accepted and high-interest abstract for presentation at The annual meeting.
Journals - publications include iovs, jov, and tvst that focus on eye and Vision Research.
Education and Professional Development Programs - Provided to ARVO members throughout the year on topics relevant to eye and vision scientists.

Who funds The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
University of Wisconsin Medical FoundationSupport Functions of the Organization$5,750
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$91

Personnel at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

NameTitleCompensation
Jason SpessardChief Operating and Financial Officer$236,106
Julene JoyChief Marketing and Communications Officer$166,807
Timothy MaxeyChief Information Officer$200,522
Daniel IgnaszewskiExecutive Director - Naevr Aevr$234,978
Iris M RushExecutive Director$363,169
...and 30 more key personnel

Financials for The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,312,567
Program services$7,264,291
Investment income and dividends$281,608
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$40,966
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$385,026
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,284,458

Form 990s for The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-01990View PDF
2022-122023-10-24990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-10-28990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthScience and technologyDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5515 Security LN Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20852
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
arvo.org/ 
Phone
(240) 221-2900
Facebook page
ARVOinfo 
Twitter profile
@arvoinfo 
IRS details
EIN
34-0812556
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
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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