Illinois College Of Optometry

Organization Overview

Illinois College Of Optometry is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Illinois College Of Optometry employed 596 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois College Of Optometry 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 06/2021, Illinois College Of Optometry generated $41.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS TO DEVELOP HIGHLY QUALIFIED CLINICAL OPTOMETRISTS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT THE ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (ICO): CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY DEGREE; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND FACULTY RESEARCH SERVING APPROXIMATELY 550 STUDENTS PER YEAR. ICO'S 4-YEAR PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ENTIRELY ON OPTOMETRY. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE ROBUST CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING HANDS-ON PATIENT CARE IN THE IEI BEGINNING IN THEIR VERY FIRST YEAR. UNDERSTANDING THAT BEING A DOCTOR EXTENDS BEYOND EYE CARE, ICO OFFERS COURSES IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER REAL-WORLD ASPECTS OF OPTOMETRY. OUR TOP-NOTCH RESOURCES EXPOSE STUDENTS TO TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGIES AND MODES OF PRACTICE.


CLINIC: THE ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE (IEI) ACTS AS A SAFETY NET PROVIDER OF EYE AND VISION SERVICES FOR THE CHICAGO AREA, SERVING DIVERSE PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. THE CLINIC RECEIVED 72,843 PATIENT VISITS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR (50,124 TO PROVIDERS, 22,719 TO OPTICAL). THE SITE IS A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE CARRIERS, AS WELL AS UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED PATIENTS. SPECIALTY AREAS OF THE CLINIC INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) PEDIATRICS, DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY CLINICS, BINOCULAR VISION SERVICE, URGENT CARE, CORNEA AND CONTACT LENSES, GLAUCOMA CARE, RETINA AND VITREOUS CARE, AND LOW VISION CARE. THE IEI ACTS AS A TEACHING CLINIC THAT AIDES IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AS THEY PURSUE DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY DEGREES.


DORMITORY: THE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX PROVIDES AFFORDABLE AND SAFE ON-CAMPUS LIVING QUARTERS FOR OPTOMETRY STUDENTS, PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, VISITORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE RC HOSTS EVENTS TO PROMOTE CAMARADERIE AND HEALTHY STUDENT LIFE. THE FACILITY WENT THROUGH A REMODEL IN 2016 AND OFFERS THE TRADITIONAL SINGLE AND DOUBLE SUITES AS WELL AS ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS.


THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE RELATED TO ITS BOOKSTORE, FACULTY RESEARCH, STUDENT LOANS AND ADMINISTRATION OF ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE AND ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Board Of Trustees
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Crowe Llp
Audit And Tax Services
$104,514
Chicago Eye Institute
Medical Consulting Services
$146,496
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,831,168
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$922,248
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,753,416
Total Program Service Revenue$32,128,975
Investment income $1,143,048
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,197,995
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $41,438,897

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Illinois College Of Optometry has recieved totaling $239,416.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Childrens Care Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Alcon Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: EYE CARE

$50,000
Alcon Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: EYE CARE

$35,000
Grant Hospital Of Chicago

Lake Forest, IL

PURPOSE: ADDRESSING THE UNMET NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN

$20,000
Seymour R Marco Family Foundation Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$15,000
George M Eisenberg Foundation For Charities

Arlington Heights, IL

PURPOSE: SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,723,065
Earnings$216,136
Net Contributions$183,214
Grants$12,939
Ending Balance$2,109,476

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