American Academy Of Optometry Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

American Academy Of Optometry Foundation Inc, operating under the name Fka American Optometric Foundation Inc, is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 1961. 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. Fka American Optometric Foundation 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 06/2022, Fka American Optometric Foundation Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $934.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 6 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, Fka American Optometric Foundation Inc has awarded 150 individual grants totaling $1,852,750. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEVELOP & PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OPTOMETRIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF VISION SCIENCE BY PROVIDING FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND RESEARCH GRANTS TO OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENTS OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, AND THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, THE ACADEMY NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$277,500
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$817,342
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,094,842
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $372,320
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $116,266
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,583,428

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Academy Of Optometry Foundation Inc has awarded $344,000 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$8,000

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$8,000

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$7,500

MARSHALL B KETCHUM UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$9,500

MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$8,000

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$210,000
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$3,490,559
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$1,123,775
National Society To Prevent Blindness
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$1,323,862
American Academy Of Optometry Foundation Inc
Orlando, FL
$1,583,428
Alabama Institute For Deaf And Blind Foundation Inc
Talladega, AL
$1,646,701
Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc
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$743,839
Savannah Association For The Blind Inc
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$690,551
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$553,263
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