Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc

Organization Overview

Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc is located in Creston, IA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc 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 07/2024, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc generated $858.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $789.8k during the year ending 07/2024. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 8 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, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $168,246. 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

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ADVANCE AND INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CONTACT LENS SKILLS IN PART BY SUPPORTING STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE ADVACEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ANNUAL SEMINAR PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS


INVESTMENT INCOME USED TO FURTHER FUND PROGRAMS


THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS STATE ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Drake
Past President
$0
Don Mckim
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Steve Miller
Publicity
$0
Jeff Gamble
Accreditation
$0
Seth Thibault
President Elect
$0
Dawn Williams
President
$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$115,200
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,200
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$115,200
Total Program Service Revenue$719,791
Investment income $7,118
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $16,315
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $858,424

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Heart Of America Contact Lens Society Inc has awarded $19,200 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS

$6,335

MISSOURI OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS

$5,982

IOWA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS

$2,717

OKLAHOMA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS

$1,613

NEBRASKA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONTACT LENS PROFESSIONALS

$2,553
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