Opticians Association Of America is located in Lakeland, TN. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opticians Association Of America is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Opticians Association Of America generated $411.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.0k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND OPTICIANRY BY BEING THE SINGLE UNIFIED VOICE OF AMERICA'S OPTICIANS. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL STATURE THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING TO OPTICIANS. KEEP MEMBERS ABREAST OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS, PRODUCTS AND METHODS. MONITOR LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIVITIES AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Allen Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $130,000 |
Dibby Bartlett Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johnna Dukes President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Harbert 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Russell B Fritz Jr Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danny Thomas Guild Counce | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $60,054 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $213,276 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,428 |
Investment income | $100 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $411,358 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,990 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,649 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,900 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,724 |
Office expenses | $35,772 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,800 |
Travel | $2,146 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,882 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,182 |
Insurance | $1,281 |
All other expenses | $2,747 |
Total functional expenses | $335,993 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,996 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $666 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $227,662 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $227,662 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $227,662 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Opticians Association Of America has recieved totaling $80,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Board Of Opticianry Lexington, KY PURPOSE: BOARD APPROVED GRANT | $72,500 |
Vision Council Of America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: 2020 OAA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | $11,391,885 | $10,320,745 |
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc Snellville, GA | $28,494,094 | $9,142,044 |
Georgia Eye Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,619,601 | $6,754,621 |
Metrolina Association For The Blind Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,978,768 | $3,646,463 |
Kleb Inc Louisville, KY | $1,708,878 | $3,338,144 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Conexus Richmond, VA | $2,113,559 | $3,416,760 |
Lions Volunteer Blind Industries Inc Morristown, TN | $6,170,102 | $1,326,528 |
Lions Medical Eye Bank And Research Center Of Eastern Virginia Inc Norfolk, VA | $3,467,664 | $2,434,440 |
American Council Of The Blind Inc Alexandria, VA | $5,964,246 | $2,166,772 |
International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $29,800,407 | $2,481,760 |
World Services For The Blind Foundation Little Rock, AR | $4,565,552 | $846,557 |