American Glaucome Society Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher A Girkin MD Msph
Pres Thru 3/2023 / Past President
$0
Leon W Herndon Jr MD
VP Thru 3/2023 / Pres Start 3/2023
$0
Carla J Siegfried MD
VP Start 3/2023
$0
Lisa Fran Rosenberg MD
Treasurer Thru 3/2023
$0
David G Godfrey MD
Treasurer Start 3/2023
$0
Joann A Giaconi MD
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Austin 20 Hotel Llc Dba Marriott Hotel
Convention Services
$482,775
Bryn Mawr Communications Group
Audio Visual Services
$193,506
Sf-association Management Services
Contract Management Services
$425,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Glaucome Society Inc has awarded $270,000 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Foundation For Blind Children
Phoenix, AZ
$11,160,600
Saavi Services For The Blind
Tucson, AZ
$6,156,877
Association Of University Professors Of Ophthalmology Inc
San Francisco, CA
$4,834,057
Restoringvision
San Francisco, CA
$3,676,482
Vista Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Palo Alto, CA
$3,227,087
California Optometric Association
Sacramento, CA
$4,432,915
The Armenian Eyecare Project
San Dimas, CA
$1,726,364
Society For The Blind
Sacramento, CA
$3,159,291
International Council Of Ophthalmology Foundation
San Francisco, CA
$270,113
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Inc
Portland, OR
$1,778,141
American Glaucome Society Inc
San Francisco, CA
$2,502,848
Arizona Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Phoenix, AZ
$2,992,075
San Diego Center For The Blind
San Diego, CA
$1,394,641
Women In Ophthalmology Inc
San Francisco, CA
$1,955,217
Valley Center For The Blind
Fresno, CA
$1,558,998
Loma Linda Univeristy Eye Medical Group Inc
Loma Linda, CA
$0
Blind & Visually Impaired Center Of Monterey County Inc
Pacific Grove, CA
$676,783
Arizona Optometric Association Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
$934,936
Lions Eye Foundation Of California Nevada Inc
San Francisco, CA
$1,092,109
Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation Of Southern California
Long Beach, CA
$126,815
Clear Vision Foundation
Eugene, OR
$892,700
Community Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Stockton, CA
$487,386
Arizona Lions Vision And Hearing Foundation Of Multiple District 21
Phoenix, AZ
$420,112
Lions Center For The Visually Impaired Inc
Pittsburg, CA
$864,827
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association
Milwaukie, OR
$476,796

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