American Glaucome Society Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1990. 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. American Glaucome Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, American Glaucome Society Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Glaucome Society Inc has awarded 117 individual grants totaling $3,132,918. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN GLAUCOMA SOCIETY (AGS) IS COMPRISED OF GLAUCOMA SPECIALISTS DEDICATED TO SHARING CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATIENTS, COLLEAGUES, FELLOWS, AND RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN GLAUCOMA SOCIETY - THE AGS HOLDS AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING THAT DRAWS ON AVERAGE OF 950 GLAUCOMA PROFESSIONALS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE GRANTS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH GLAUCOMA AND ISSUES OF THE EYE, MEMBERSHIP DUES ADMINISTRATION, AS WELL AS MISCELLANEOUS BOARD APPROVED SPECIAL PROJECTS.
RESEARCH GRANTS - AGS PROGRAMS INCLUDE AWARDING RESEARCH GRANTS TO YOUNG AND MID-CAREER PHYSICIAN SCIENTISTS; ON AVERAGE FOUR GRANTS ARE AWARDED. THE AGS ALSO HAS A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHYSICIAN SCIENTISTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A CORPORATE SUPPORTER OR A FOUNDATION AND ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO YOUNG GLAUCOMATOLOGISTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS IN THEIR EARLY CAREER PATH; SIX TO TEN AWARDS ARE GRANTED ANNUALLY DEPENDING ON FUNDING.
OPHTHALMOLOGY GLAUCOMA - OPHTHALMOLOGY GLAUCOMA PROVIDES A STIMULATING FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF CLINICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND SOCIOECONOMIC ISSUES OF GREATEST CONCERN TO CLINICIANS WHO CARE FOR GLAUCOMA PATIENTS. EACH ISSUE PRESENTS ORIGINAL ARTICLES ON NEW APPROACHES TO DIAGNOSIS, INNOVATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPY AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, AND BASIC SCIENCE ADVANCES THAT IMPACT CLINICAL PRACTICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher A Girkin MD Msph Pres Thru 3/2023 / Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leon W Herndon Jr MD VP Thru 3/2023 / Pres Start 3/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carla J Siegfried MD VP Start 3/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Fran Rosenberg MD Treasurer Thru 3/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David G Godfrey MD Treasurer Start 3/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joann A Giaconi MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Austin 20 Hotel Llc Dba Marriott Hotel Convention Services | 12/30/23 | $482,775 |
Bryn Mawr Communications Group Audio Visual Services | 12/30/23 | $193,506 |
Sf-association Management Services Contract Management Services | 12/30/23 | $425,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $200,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $587,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $787,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,410,915 |
Investment income | $167,246 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $118,687 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,502,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $276,500 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $425,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,119 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $42,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $790 |
Fees for services: Other | $581,763 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $50,077 |
Information technology | $37,227 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $43,109 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $647,728 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,923 |
All other expenses | $4,296 |
Total functional expenses | $2,241,755 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,316,685 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
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 | $122,896 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,026,041 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,490,622 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,716 |
Grants payable | $50,000 |
Deferred revenue | $926,580 |
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 | $30,757 |
Total liabilities | $1,054,053 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,749,240 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $687,329 |
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 | $7,490,622 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Glaucome Society Inc has awarded $270,000 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $30,000 |
MASSACHUSETTS EAR AND EYE INFIRMARY PURPOSE: GLAUCOMA RESEARCH | $50,000 |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: MENTORING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GLAUCOMA RESEARCH | $50,000 |
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: GLAUCOMA RESEARCH | $50,000 |
WILLS EYE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GLAUCOMA RESEARCH | $50,000 |