Professional Opticians Of Florida Inc is located in Crawfordville, FL. The organization was established in 1986. 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. Professional Opticians Of Florida 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 12/2022, Professional Opticians Of Florida Inc generated $270.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.2%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PROFESSIONAL OPTICIANS OF FLORIDA IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE COMPETENCY OF OPTICIANS, ADVANCING THE PROFESSION OF OPTICIANRY, AND WORKING TO RESOLVE THE GOVERNMENTAL POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING OPTICIANRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISION PREVIEW IS A THREE DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE THAT SERVED 532 LICENSED OPTICIANS WITH OVER 27 HOURS OF EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA. AN ADDITIONAL 16 EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS ALSO ATTENDED TO LEARN OF UPDATES IN EYE CARE PRODUCTS.
WEST COAST BETTER VISION IS A THREE DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE THAT SERVED 395 LICENSED OPTICIANS WITH 38 HOURS OF EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA. AN ADDITIONAL 15 EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS ALSO ATTENDED TO LEARN OF UPDATES IN EYE CARE PRODUCTS.
OPTICAL SUMMER SHOWCASE IS A THREE DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE THAT SERVED 465 LICENSED OPTICIANS WITH 23 HOURS OF EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA. AN ADDITIONAL 35 EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS ALSO ATTENDED TO LEARN OF UPDATES IN EYE CARE PRODUCTS.SPRING SPECTABLE WITH 175 OPTICAL PROFESSIONALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wesley Stuart Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Berger President/past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Dennison Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keaton Fox Treas/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Pamela Palmer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanessa Rivera Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $261,679 |
Investment income | $6,728 |
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 | $1,816 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $270,223 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $96,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $793 |
Office expenses | $17,541 |
Information technology | $2,986 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,819 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,128 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,077 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $229,769 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,855 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $6,398 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,904 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,385 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $201,990 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $50 |
Total assets | $347,582 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,585 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $22,164 |
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 | $49,749 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $297,833 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $347,582 |