The American Optometric Association

EIN: 430684708

St Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$27,583,858
Total Expenses
$30,401,115
Total Assets
$42,206,796
Net Assets
$22,387,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
OH
Phone
3149914100
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The American Optometric Association, founded in 1936, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $27.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $30.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AOA MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PROFESSION AND SERVE DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY IN MEETING THE HEALTH AND VISION CARE NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $25,642,444
Investment Income $1,504,517
Other Revenue $436,897
TOTAL REVENUE $27,583,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $426,500
Salaries & Benefits $10,984,672
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $18,617,741
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,401,115

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $27,583,858 $28,035,373 0.0%
Expenses $30,401,115 $26,793,959 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,817,257 $1,241,414 -3.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
97
Volunteers
308

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
8
$1,213,431
Total Directors
12
$610,497
Key Employees
3
$865,579
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A Vice-President 17.0
Officer Director
$58,216 $0 $58,216
N/A Immediate Past-President 13.0
Officer Director
$51,190 $0 $51,190
N/A President 28.0
Officer Director
$112,618 $0 $112,618
N/A President-Elect 19.0
Officer Director
$65,089 $0 $65,089
N/A Secretary-Treasurer 18.0
Officer Director
$50,064 $0 $50,064
N/A IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 8.0
Officer Director
$25,189 $0 $25,189
N/A TRUSTEE 14.0
Director
$58,284 $0 $58,284
N/A TRUSTEE 14.0
Director
$38,970 $0 $38,970
N/A TRUSTEE 12.0
Director
$45,735 $0 $45,735
N/A TRUSTEE 10.0
Director
$39,837 $0 $39,837
N/A Trustee 6.0
Director
$19,436 $0 $19,436
N/A TRUSTEE 15.0
Director
$45,869 $0 $45,869
N/A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$520,338 $31,267 $551,605
N/A CHIEF FIN/TECH OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$260,631 $38,829 $299,460
N/A CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$249,617 $38,725 $288,342
N/A CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$254,892 $45,518 $300,410
N/A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$260,336 $16,491 $276,827
N/A DIRECTOR OF ALLIANCES/PLANNING 40.0
Highest
$227,470 $23,253 $250,723
N/A CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER, STATE 40.0
Highest
$230,093 $40,922 $271,015
N/A CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER, FED 40.0
Highest
$246,928 $47,572 $294,500
N/A GENERAL COUNSEL 40.0
Highest
$215,133 $48,666 $263,799
N/A EXECUTIVE DIR, CENTER FOR IND 40.0
Highest
$245,127 $19,392 $264,519
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $27,583,858 $30,401,115 $42,206,796 $-2,817,257
2022 $28,035,373 $26,793,959 $41,591,322 $1,241,414
2021 $25,369,492 $21,045,066 $41,380,476 $4,324,426
2020 $17,769,756 $19,931,334 $30,546,071 $-2,161,578
2019 $26,423,980 $27,737,068 $30,089,094 $-1,313,088
2018 $26,634,969 $25,255,829 $28,341,914 $1,379,140
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