SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY FOUNDATION

EIN: 131819472 501(c)(3) Education

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$1,665,797
Total Expenses
$1,700,699
Total Assets
$15,158,165
Net Assets
$15,005,686
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DAWN RIGNEY
Phone
2129385600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY FOUNDATION, founded in 1959, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $15.0M represent 108 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND SUPPORT VISION CARE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AS WELL AS FUNDING FOR RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $603,149 Revenue: $9,485

STUDENT SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACADEMIC MERIT AND FINANCIAL NEED HELPING TO ATTRACT HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS TO A MUCH-NEEDED HEALTHCARE...

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STUDENT SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACADEMIC MERIT AND FINANCIAL NEED HELPING TO ATTRACT HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS TO A MUCH-NEEDED HEALTHCARE PROFESSION. ADDITIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES LED BY STUDENTS AND THE STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE AT SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY.

Program 2
Expenses: $208,956

RESEARCH & CAMPUS SUPPORT THROUGH A DONOR-DIRECTED ENDOWMENT, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VISION RESEARCH PRIMARILY CONDUCTED AT THE COLLEGE INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO RELEVANT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS AND...

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RESEARCH & CAMPUS SUPPORT THROUGH A DONOR-DIRECTED ENDOWMENT, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VISION RESEARCH PRIMARILY CONDUCTED AT THE COLLEGE INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO RELEVANT RESEARCH SCIENTISTS AND PROJECTS, START-UP OR SEED FUNDING FOR SMALL RESEARCH PROJECTS, AND HELPS ENSURE SHARED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER RESOURCES NEEDED FOR A ROBUST RESEARCH ENTERPRISE. THE REMAINING FUNDS PROVIDE GENERALIZED SUPPORT TO THE CAMPUS-COMMUNITY RANGING FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO KEY ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE THE LEARNING AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENT NEEDED FOR A TOP-TIER OPTOMETRY SCHOOL.

Program 3
Expenses: $202,264

CLINICAL SUPPORT WE PROVIDE THE RESOURCES NEEDED IN THE UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST EYE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINING...

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CLINICAL SUPPORT WE PROVIDE THE RESOURCES NEEDED IN THE UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST EYE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINING SERVICES TO ENSURE TOP QUALITY CARE. ON AVERAGE 1,400 TO 1,600 VISITS REQUIRE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS AND RECEIVE THE CARE THEY NEED.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,066,171
Program Service Revenue $112,760
Investment Income $486,866
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,665,797

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $701,390
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $104,290
Program Expenses $1,140,769
Other Expenses $999,309
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,700,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,665,797 $1,401,504 +0.2%
Expenses $1,700,699 $1,524,950 +0.1%
Net Income $-34,902 $-123,446 -0.7%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
28

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
5
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD SODEN OD PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS FARRELL VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS P GEHR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD FEINBLOOM IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGE AXELRAD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BOTELHO OD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON ECKERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FEDER OD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN GIOIA MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD MILLMAN OD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MORAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER QUINN OD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TROILO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARAVELLA SIMOTAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY WARNER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD WILSHINSKY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN RIGNEY SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,665,797 $1,700,699 $15,158,165 $-34,902
2024 $1,401,504 $1,524,950 $14,206,242 $-123,446
2023 $3,202,564 $1,752,263 $13,464,317 $1,450,301
2022 $1,956,195 $1,488,200 $11,061,409 $467,995
2021 $1,623,689 $1,172,242 $13,493,652 $451,447
2020 $2,310,165 $1,981,908 $11,015,475 $328,257
2019 $1,839,574 $2,301,873 $10,799,401 $-462,299
2018 $1,772,842 $1,548,392 $11,139,250 $224,450
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