Better Vision Institute Educational Foundation Inc is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Vision Institute Educational 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 12/2021, Better Vision Institute Educational Foundation Inc generated $438.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $104.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 176.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING TOGETHER OPHTHALMOLOGY, OPTOMETRY, AND OPTICIANRY TO ADDRESS AMERICA'S VISION HEALTH, AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF IN THE WAKE OF EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VISION COUNCIL, THROUGH THE BETTER VISION INSTITUTE, IS PLEASED TO SPONSOR OPENING YOUR EYES: THE VISION COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT SELECTED OPTICIANRY STUDENTS THROUGH MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS. THE INTENT OF THE PROGRAM IS TO LAUNCH A FAR-REACHING EFFORT THAT CAN EXPAND DIVERSITY IN THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scott Shapiro Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dustin Lavalley Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Bradley Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Roberts Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Mills CEO | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Brian Carroll Cfo/coo | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $438,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $438,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24 |
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 | $438,364 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,451 |
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 | $27,113 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,445 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,143 |
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 | $450 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,000 |
Office expenses | $1,207 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,309 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,410 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $17,000 |
Total functional expenses | $104,528 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $727,921 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,798 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,105 |
Total assets | $810,824 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $421,092 |
Total liabilities | $421,092 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $55,920 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $333,812 |
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 | $810,824 |
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