THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

EIN: 041591060 501(c)(3)

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$31,939,924
Total Expenses
$26,376,482
Total Assets
$96,585,845
Net Assets
$83,806,967
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1894
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
HOWARD PURCELL OD
Phone
6172662030
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, founded in 1894, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $31.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $5.6M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS TO CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE SEE THE WORLD.WE DO SO BY:- INTEGRATING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION WITH EARLY AND DIVERSE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE TODAY'S OPTOMETRISTS FOR TOMORROW'S OPTOMETRY.- ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF OPTOMETRIC KNOWLEDGE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND THEN APPLYING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE PATIENTS' LIVES WORLDWIDE.- CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE CARE OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY, INTEGRITY, AND PROFESSIONALISM; INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY; EXPANDING ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND SPECIALTY OPTOMETRIC SERVICES; AND EMPHASIZING A SENSITIVITY TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $17,310,448 Revenue: $26,512,135

OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION (DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION AND CLINICAL TRAINING) - THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS AN INDEPENDENT GRADUATE SCHOOL THAT EDUCATES STUDENTS TO BECOME OUTSTANDING DOCTORS OF...

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OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION (DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION AND CLINICAL TRAINING) - THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS AN INDEPENDENT GRADUATE SCHOOL THAT EDUCATES STUDENTS TO BECOME OUTSTANDING DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY WHO EXEMPLIFY PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPASSION IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY SERVE. THE CURRICULUM OPTIMIZES THE SYNERGISTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DIDACTIC AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, UTILIZING BOTH TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES TO ENSURE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT IS STUDENT-CENTERED AND ENGAGING, AND REFLECTIVE OF THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF EYE CARE, HEALTHCARE, AND HEALTHCARE POLICY. 538 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 06/30/2025.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,249,225 Revenue: $775,439

RESEARCH - THE COLLEGE ADVANCES THE FRONTIERS OF OPTOMETRIC KNOWLEDGE AND TRANSLATES THAT KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE PATIENTS' LIVES WORLDWIDE BY REDUCING VISION LOSS AND TRANSFORMING THE DELIVERY OF EYE...

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RESEARCH - THE COLLEGE ADVANCES THE FRONTIERS OF OPTOMETRIC KNOWLEDGE AND TRANSLATES THAT KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE PATIENTS' LIVES WORLDWIDE BY REDUCING VISION LOSS AND TRANSFORMING THE DELIVERY OF EYE CARE. NECO MAINTAINS AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION IN CLINICALLY RELEVANT AREAS OF RESEARCH INCLUDING MYOPIA, PEDIATRIC, LOW VISION REHABILITATION, AND VISION SCIENCE. FACULTY ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY THE NIH, OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS, WHILE MENTORING GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROJECTS. IN FY2025 THE COLLEGE RECEIVED REVENUE FROM 21 GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, 9 OF WHICH WERE SPONSORED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $218,847 Revenue: $39,150

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF VISION AND EYE CARE GLOBALLY THROUGH...

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF VISION AND EYE CARE GLOBALLY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE, ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST. NECO FACULTY HAVE PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN EXTENDING OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION TO OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING CHINA, ISRAEL, AND SPAIN IN FY2025.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,106,055
Program Service Revenue $26,197,869
Investment Income $3,466,307
Other Revenue $1,169,693
TOTAL REVENUE $31,939,924

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,625,029
Salaries & Benefits $14,855,315
Fundraising Expenses $422,526
Program Expenses $18,807,411
Other Expenses $9,896,138
TOTAL EXPENSES $26,376,482

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $31,939,924 $30,831,292 +0.0%
Expenses $26,376,482 $25,919,987 +0.0%
Net Income $5,563,442 $4,911,305 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
16
Employees
369
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$1,455,956
Total Directors
18
$921,884
Key Employees
3
$743,316
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOWARD PURCELL PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$651,662 $63,060 $714,722
ATHANASIOS PANORGIAS TRUSTEE/PROFESSOR 40.00
Director
$177,697 $29,465 $207,162
RICHARD HELLER BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY L HITCHMOTH BOARD VICE CHAIR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRON ALLUKIAN JR TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BENNETT TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ENG TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN GLAZIER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN GRIEBEL TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE KAVANAGH TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN MARCUS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MEENAN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVIN MING TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MORGENSTERN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL NEGRIS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN PRIMO TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALARIE RICCIARDI TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN STEFANINI TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACI LOGAN TREASURER/EVP/COO 40.00
Officer
$517,308 $43,143 $560,451
MOLLIE S FORMAN SECRETARY/MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$77,484 $22,286 $99,770
ADDY R REITER ASST SECRETARY/OFFICE MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$54,672 $26,341 $81,013
ERIK M WEISSBERG VP/DEAN 40.00
Key Emp
$307,902 $23,960 $331,862
GARY Y CHU VP/PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Key Emp
$204,786 $20,478 $225,264
SHAWNE K GILLIES DIR FACILITIES/CAMPUS PLNG 40.00
Key Emp
$157,819 $28,371 $186,190
STACY A LYONS PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$177,543 $38,759 $216,302
PETER MADDOCKS EXEC DIR FIN OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$182,902 $29,676 $212,578
STEVEN B KOEVARY PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$185,018 $26,618 $211,636
AURORA DENIAL PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$161,504 $37,542 $199,046
BINA J PATEL PROFESSOR 40.00
Highest
$162,224 $25,701 $187,925
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $31,939,924 $26,376,482 $96,585,845 $5,563,442
2024 $30,831,292 $25,919,987 $88,102,234 $4,911,305
2023 $29,864,825 $25,334,160 $79,714,056 $4,530,665
2022 $30,860,673 $24,416,885 $74,214,520 $6,443,788
2021 $30,404,655 $22,417,478 $76,301,492 $7,987,177
2020 $27,018,548 $21,444,654 $64,092,870 $5,573,894
2019 $25,809,053 $21,041,739 $60,815,283 $4,767,314
2018 $24,197,617 $17,165,140 $55,648,555 $7,032,477
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