The Association Of Regulatory Boards Of Optometry Inc
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Founding
- 04/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7091523
Organization Overview
The Association Of Regulatory Boards Of Optometry Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Association Of Regulatory Boards Of Optometry Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Regulatory Boards Of Optometry 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, Association Of Regulatory Boards Of Optometry Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF REGULATORY BOARDS OF OPTOMETRY IS TO REPRESENT AND ASSIST MEMBER LICENSING AGENCIES IN REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COUNCIL ON OPTOMETRIC PRACTITIONER EDUCATION (COPE), THE NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR OPTOMETRY CE COURSES, CURRENTLY IS ACCEPTED BY 52 BOARDS OF OPTOMETRY. INSTRUCTORS CAN SUBMIT COURSES FOR COPE QUALIFICATION AND CE ADMINISTRATORS CAN SUBMIT THEIR EVENTS (MEETING, CONFERENCE, ETC.) FOR COPE APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION.
OPTOMETRISTS CAN REVIEW THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) ATTENDANCE DATA FROM ANYWHERE VIA THE INTERNET. USERS CAN VIEW THEIR CHRONOLOGICAL COURSE HISTORY AND PRINT TRANSCRIPT OR PAPER CERTIFICATES. LICENSING BOARDS CAN USE THE DATA IN OE TRACKER TO PERFORM CONTINUING EDUCATION AUDITS DURING THEIR LICENSE RENEWAL PROCESS.
COUNCIL ON ENDORSED LICENSURE MOBILITY FOR OPTOMETRISTS (CELMO), ASSISTS STATE OPTOMETRY BOARDS IN REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE FROM ESTABLISHED PRACTITIONERS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS. PROVIDING A LICENSE MOBILITY VEHICLE BY WHICH STATE OPTOMETRY BOARDS CAN ADDRESS THE DIFFICULT TASK AND BURDEN OF HOW TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT IN A UNIFORM AND CONSISTENT MANNER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Fennell Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $167,126 |
Linda Tharp Od Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Coby S Ramsey Od Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerard Lozada Od Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donovan L Crouch Od Consultant | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Terri L Haley Od Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $56,100 |
| 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 | $56,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,181,505 |
| Investment income | $93,235 |
| 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 | $1,668,225 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $167,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,781 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $606,831 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,124 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,976 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,563 |
| Information technology | $45,784 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,180 |
| Travel | $112,360 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $162,242 |
| Insurance | $9,498 |
| All other expenses | $45,762 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,704,213 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,239 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,790 |
| 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 | $8,376 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $401,791 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,372,053 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,030,249 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,292 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,000 |
| 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 | $91,292 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,938,957 |
| 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 | $3,030,249 |