Optometry Cares-The Aoa Foundation
- Assets
- $545.9k
- Revenue
- $720.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 05/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7292391
Organization Overview
Optometry Cares-The Aoa Foundation is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Optometry Cares-The Aoa Foundation 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 12/2021, Optometry Cares-The Aoa Foundation generated $720.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $548.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPTOMETRY CARES, THE AOA FOUNDATION, IS COMMITTED TO EXPAND EYE CARE AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, AND ACCESS TO EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE TO EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPTOMETRY'S FUND FOR DISASTER RELIEF PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR OPTOMETRISTS IN NEED AS A RESULT OF EXPERIENCING A CATASTROPHIC EVENT.
INFANTSEE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT EYE AND VISION CARE BECOMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF INFANT WELLNESS CARE TO IMPROVE A CHILD'S QUALITY OF LIFE. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, AOA OPTOMETRISTS PROVIDE A NO-COST COMPREHENSIVE EYE AND VISION ASSESSMENT FOR INFANTS WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE REGARDLESS OF A FAMILY'S INCOME OR ACCESS TO INSURANCE COVERAGE.
OPPORTUNITIES IN OPTOMETRY IS DESIGNED AS A ONE-TIME STIPEND FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED MINORITY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF OPTOMETRY TO HELP DEFRAY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH APPLYING TO OPTOMETRY SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carol Record Od Vice Presdient | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hilary Hawthorne Od Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Kehoe Od President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Hymes Executive Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Hayes Chief Financial & Tech Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Hildebrand Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $200,000 |
| Government grants | $69,147 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $429,671 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $698,818 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,088 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,366 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $720,272 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $169,668 |
| 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 | $117,149 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,253 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,967 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,507 |
| Fees for services: Management | $120,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,015 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,759 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,500 |
| Office expenses | $642 |
| Information technology | $5,486 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,080 |
| Travel | $19,831 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,749 |
| Interest | $647 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $548,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,479 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,813 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $102,441 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $249,137 |
| Total assets | $545,870 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,152 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $68,152 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$680,319 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,158,037 |
| 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 | $545,870 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Optometry Cares-The Aoa Foundation has recieved totaling $40,463.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Abbvie Foundation North Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL MISSION | $25,000 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Daryl And Melanie Mann Family Foundation Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC CHARITY THAT EXPANDS EYE CARE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH AND ACCESS TO EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE. | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $463 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $72,336 |
| Grants | $2,500 |
| Ending Balance | $69,836 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Home & Aid Society Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $55,063,389 | $78,192,284 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois Des Plaines, IL | $62,918,656 | $74,591,812 |
Dismas Charities Inc Louisville, KY | $50,549,022 | $73,995,842 |
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc Hiawatha, IA | $14,892,193 | $63,434,127 |
Community Action Project Of Tulsa County Inc Tulsa, OK | $75,774,694 | $60,674,476 |
Ada S Mckinley Community Services Inc Chicago, IL | $17,309,260 | $43,710,701 |
Audubon Area Community Services Inc Owensboro, KY | $41,933,406 | $49,214,124 |
Christian Social Service Of Illinois Belleville, IL | $18,359,176 | $39,517,456 |
Chicago Commons Association Chicago, IL | $18,778,773 | $34,368,248 |
Ki Bois Community Action Foundation Inc Stigler, OK | $27,685,508 | $35,271,421 |
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation Springfield, MO | $15,052,637 | $33,091,507 |
Blue Grass Community Action Partnership Inc Frankfort, KY | $7,918,674 | $28,900,392 |