Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology
- Assets
- $814.3k
- Revenue
- $240.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 06/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-2611653
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1993. 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. Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology 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 12/2022, Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology generated $240.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY WAS INCORPORATED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN SEPTEMBER 1990. THE ACADEMY'S PURPOSE IS TO ACT AS THE VOICE OF OPHTHALMOLOGIC MEDICINE IN PENNSYLVANIA; TO FOSTER AMONG ITS MEMBERS THE PROVISION OF THEIR TALENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL OR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; TO SERVE AS A PATIENT ADVOCATE IN PROMOTING PREVENTIVE EYE CARE; AND TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE, SCIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PAO FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR DOCTORS AND THEIR STAFF, BY ADVOCATING FOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND THEIR PATIENTS IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE, AND PROMOTING PREVENTATIVE EYE CARE TO THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA. ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THIS MISSION INCLUDE: 1) PAO, WITH THE HELP OF THEIR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FIRM, PROVIDED INPUT INTO STATE LEGISLATION TO ALLOW OPHTHALMOLOGY PATIENTS TO RENEW THEIR 30- DAY PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS EARLIER THAN THE STRICT 30-DAY REQUIREMENTS; IT IS VITAL THAT CERTAIN PATIENTS DO NOT MISS A SINGLE DAILY DOSE. THE LEGISLATION WAS ENACTED IN 2022. THE PAO ALSO WORKED WITH OUR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO PRESS INSURANCE COMPANIES TO REMOVE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CATARACT SURGERY - THE MOST COMMON SURGICAL PROCEDURE IN THE COUNTRY. THIS DECISION WAS REPEALED BY NATIONAL PROVIDERS. 2)PAO'S YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS COMMITTEES SPONSORED 3 WEBINARS FOR EARLY CAREER OPHTHALMOLOGISTS THAT WERE OPEN TO FULL MEMBERSHIP ON "CHOOSING YOUR CAREER PATH IN OPHTHALMOLOGY- AND "NEGOTIATING YOUR FIRST EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT- AND NEW FOR 2022, A PAO STATE-WIDE VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS COMPETITION. 3)A NEW PILOT PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER OPHTHALMOLOGISTS CALL "THE BUSINESS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY" INCLUDED THREE LIVE WEBINARS ON TOPICS NOT COVERED BY FORMAL MEDICAL EDUCATION: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, BILLING CODING, AND THE INSURANCE PERSPECTIVE, AND PERSONAL FINANCE. THE SERIES WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED AND IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR A NATIONAL OPHTHALMIC AUDIENCE. 4)PAO SPONSORED SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) CREDITS FREE TO OUR MEMBERS. "GRAND ROUNDS: GLAUCOMA" "20/20 VISION IN 2022: UPDATES IN PREMIUM CATARACT SURGERY'- AND "OMIC- DOCUMENTATION & YOUR PRACTICE" LIVE WEBINARS PROVIDED 5 HOURS OF CME. OUR THREE IN-PERSON MEDICAL CODING SEMINARS WERE ATTENDED BY 150 ATTENDEES. 5)PAO CONTINUES TO PROVIDE BI-MONTHLY OPEN MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS THROUGH AUGUST 2022 VIA ZOOM. THESE SUNDAY NIGHT VIRTUAL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL PAO MEMBERS AND THE AGENDA IS DIRECTED BY ISSUES OR QUESTIONS OF THE MEMBERSHIP. IT ALLOWS FOR OPEN DIALOGUE BETWEEN PHYSICIAN COLLEAGUES REGARDING ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR PROFESSION. 6)THE PAO PUBLISHED TWO PRINT NEWSLETTERS IN 2022 AND PUBLISHED 4 DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS AS WELL AS OVER 52 INFORMATIONAL E-BLASTS TO THE MEMBERSHIP ON TOPICS OF STATE ADVOCACY, UPDATES IN PA PROVIDER CHANGES, MEDICAL LICENSE RENEWALS, CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT PROGRAMS, AND LOSS OF RESIDENCY ROTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott M Goldstein MD President El | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David I Silbert MD Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon L Taylor MD President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gautam Mishra MD Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melanie Greene Executive Di | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Francis J Manning MD Member-At-La | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $227,647 |
| Investment income | $12,474 |
| 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 | $240,121 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| 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 | $64,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $61,847 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,153 |
| Information technology | $2,300 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,800 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,187 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,933 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $212,926 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,648 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,776 |
| 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 | $2,052 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $624,834 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $814,310 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $78,085 |
| 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 | $78,085 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $736,225 |
| 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 | $814,310 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Academy Of Ophthalmology Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SCOPE OF SURGERY CAMPAIGNS | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Federation Of The Blind Inc Baltimore, MD | $35,001,742 | $21,045,026 |
Central Association For The Blind Inc Utica, NY | $109,170,090 | $29,734,150 |
Help Me See Inc New York, NY | $19,214,476 | $10,645,752 |
University Of Maryland Eye Association Pa Baltimore, MD | $2,137,638 | $8,234,651 |
Northeastern Association Of The Blind At Albany Inc Albany, NY | $6,246,704 | $6,313,158 |
Eye To Eye Inc New York, NY | $3,187,260 | $4,382,588 |
Pennsylvania Association For The Blind Harrisburg, PA | $4,901,702 | $4,901,914 |
Lions Eye Bank Of Delaware Valley Philadelphia, PA | $14,412,620 | $4,863,038 |
Jbi International Inc New York, NY | $25,677,529 | $3,230,233 |
Glaucoma Foundation Inc New York, NY | $12,951,160 | $4,297,114 |
Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank Inc Columbus, OH | $2,261,506 | $2,054,180 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Columbus, OH | $4,716,429 | $2,037,831 |