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American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc

501(c)(6) organization San Francisco, CA EIN: 41-1336784 Website

The American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It describes itself as the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, with a global community of 32,000 medical doctors. Its work includes ophthalmic education, advocacy for patients and the public, support for research, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc at a glance

In short: American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc gave $1.7M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $77K), top state New Hampshire. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,700,655
+22.3% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
22
+69.2% vs 2024
Average grant
$77,303
-27.8% vs 2024
Median grant
$45,809
Total assets
$149,455,237
+6.0% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
New Hampshire (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc

Review Cycle
2026-12-31 for the AAO Global Video Contest.
Deadline
2026-12-31 for the AAO Global Video Contest.
Next open deadline
December 31, 2026 (AAO Global Video Contest)
Contact

Mailing address: 655 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-8500
Website: https://aao.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

New Hampshire Academy of Eye Physicans and Surgeons: $238KNew Hampshire Academy of EyePhysicans and Surgeons$238KCalifornia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons: $213KCalifornia Academy of EyePhysicians and Surgeons$213KWest Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons: $208KWest Virginia Academy of EyePhysicians and Surgeons$208KMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology: $195KMinnesota Academy ofOphthalmology$195KIdaho Society of Ophthalmology Inc: $143KIdaho Society of OphthalmologyInc$143KFlorida Society of Ophthalmology: $125KFlorida Society ofOphthalmology$125KNew Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology: $115KNew Mexico Academy ofOphthalmology$115KThe New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation Inc: $81KThe New Jersey Academy ofOphthalmology Foundation Inc$81KAlabama Academy of Eye Physicians: $63KAlabama Academy of EyePhysicians$63KTennessee Aacdemy of Ophthalmology: $60KTennessee Aacdemy ofOphthalmology$60K

The largest 2025 recipient was New Hampshire Academy of Eye Physicans and Surgeons ($238K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.

Grant Size Distribution

90 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K17$50–100K31$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 90 (41%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was NH 14%, CA 13%, WV 12%, MN 11%, and ID 8%. The listed grants also include recipients in Florida, New Mexico, New Jersey, Alabama, Tennessee, Vermont, Kansas, Virginia, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

34states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

BoiseJacksonvilleMontgomeryNashvilleSan FranciscoLincolnMorgantownAlexandriaAnchorageChicagoMontpelierNewarkRockvilleSeattleVernon HillsBostonCheyenneConcordGrimesLake Oswego

Is American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc open to new grantees?

41%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $80K; repeat grants $76K. How we count

Medians: $39K first-time, $53K repeat.

  • 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M19 grants2021 19 grants2022 17 grants2023 13 grants2024 22 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $2.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.7M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hampshire Academy of Eye Physicans and Surgeons Concord, NHScope of Surgery Campaigns$238,198
California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons San Francisco, CAScope of Surgery Campaigns$212,700
West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Morgantown, WVScope of Surgery Campaigns$207,645
Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Stillwater, MNScope of Surgery Campaigns$195,000
Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Inc Boise, IDScope of Surgery Campaigns$143,321
Florida Society of Ophthalmology Jacksonville, FLScope of Surgery Campaigns$125,000
New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Albuquerque, NMScope of Surgery Campaigns$114,569
The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation Inc Trenton, NJScope of Surgery Campaigns$81,000
Alabama Academy of Eye Physicians Montgomery, ALScope of Surgery Campaigns$63,000
Tennessee Aacdemy of Ophthalmology Nashville, TNScope of Surgery Campaigns$60,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$149,455,237$68,284,674$66,532,291$1,700,65522$1,696,246
2024$140,947,093$66,819,472$60,591,881$1,390,96413$1,313,033
2023$132,965,118$65,373,861$57,628,777$2,334,81517$819,922
2022$120,788,261$63,345,501$51,876,122$1,591,24019$1,469,445
2021$107,241,559$47,267,267$41,313,903$1,404,16119$1,288,347

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Academy’s mission is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, supporting research, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology. Its stated strategic priorities include eye-care quality, education, member value, advocacy, practice improvement, financial strength, and its people.

The Academy says it works with ophthalmological and medical societies through its Surgical Scope Fund to uphold patient-safety standards, including opposing state-level efforts to grant medical and surgical privileges to non-physician practitioners. It also advocates for federal investment in vision research.

Grantees listed in 2025 filings include state and regional ophthalmology organizations. Their own stated missions include promoting high-quality eye care for all Minnesotans (Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology), advancing ophthalmology (Florida Society of Ophthalmology), and organizing education and representing ophthalmologists’ professional interests (Alabama Academy of Eye Physicians). Other 2025 recipients included Research to Prevent Blindness, whose stated mission is to provide resources for a comprehensive program of eye research, and the Blinded Veterans Association, which states that it promotes the welfare and fellowship of blinded veterans.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the Academy reported 22 grants totaling $1,700,655. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $238,198, with a median of $45,808. The largest listed awards were $238,198 to the New Hampshire Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, $212,700 to the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, $207,645 to the West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, $195,000 to the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, and $143,321 to the Idaho Society of Ophthalmology. Each was for “SCOPE OF SURGERY CAMPAIGNS.” The Academy also gave $10,000 each to the Blinded Veterans Association and Research to Prevent Blindness.

The Academy’s AAO Global Video Contest is an annual competition for ophthalmic surgical and clinical videos, rather than a cash grant program. Eligible entrants include international Academy members and members-in-training under supervision; non-members may join at international dues levels. The grand prize is an iPad mini, and selected videos may be featured in Academy publications and on its ONE Network. Submissions must be original, in English, and no longer than five minutes; identifiable patients require written consent for internet publication.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, as president; Jane C. Edmond, MD, as past president; and Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, as president-elect. Other listed officers and directors include Dupe S. Ademola-Popoola, MBBS, international trustee-at-large; Zelia M. Correa, MD, PhD, trustee-at-large; Ravi D. Goel, trustee and senior secretary for ophthalmic practice; and Laura K. Green, MD, trustee.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc is led by Stephen D. McLeod MD, Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 28 of 43 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Stephen D. McLeod MD

    Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secretary

    Editor & Ophthalmology → Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secr Start, 2022

    Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secr Start → Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    32 hrs/week

    $150K (2021) → $1.1M (2025)

  • Jane C. Edmond MD

    President & Past President

    President-Elect → President-Elect & President, 2024

    President-Elect & President → President & Past President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $30K (2024) → $85K (2025)

  • Michael X. Repka MD MBA

    President-Elect & President

    Pres-Elect & Med Director Gov't Affairs → President-Elect & President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $120K (2024) → $30K (2025)

  • Prem S. Subramanian MD PhD

    Trustee, Chair & The Council

    Vice Chair & The Council → Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair & The Counsel, 2024

    Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair & The Counsel → Trustee, Chair & The Council, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $10K (2023) → $15K (2025)

  • Gregory L. Skuta MD

    Trustee & Faao Adv Board Chair

    Foundation Advisory Board Chair → Trustee & Faao Advisory Board Chair, 2024

    Trustee & Faao Advisory Board Chair → Trustee & Faao Adv Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth D. Williams MD

    Trustee & Faao Adv Board Chair Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandi Brooks

    Director of Marketing

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $185K (2021) → $229K (2025)

  • Christopher J. Rapuano MD

    Trustee & Pres.-Elect

    Senior Secr for Clinical Education → Trustee & Senior Secr for Clinical Education, 2024

    Trustee & Senior Secr for Clinical Education → Trustee & Pres.-Elect, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $25K (2021) → $25K (2025)

  • David C. Herman MD

    Public Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $18K (2021) → $18K (2025)

  • George A. Williams MD

    Trustee & Senior Secr for Advocacy

    Past President & Senior Secr for Advocacy → Senior Secretary for Advocacy, 2022

    Senior Secretary for Advocacy → Trustee & Senior Secr for Advocacy, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $25K (2022) → $25K (2025)

  • Michael Roll

    Director of Finance

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $184K (2021) → $246K (2025)

  • Ravi D. Goel MD

    Trustee & Senior Secr for Ophthalmic Practice

    Senior Secr for Ophthalmic Practice → Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice, 2022

    Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice → Trustee & Senior Secr for Ophthalmic Practice, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $25K (2021) → $25K (2025)

  • Purnima S. Patel MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Trustee-At-Large Start → One Network & Editor-In-Chief, 2023

    One Network & Editor-In-Chief → Trustee-At-Large, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $19K (2022) → $0 (2025)

  • Bennie H. Jeng MD

    Trustee & Secr for Annual Meeting

    Director Start → Trustee-At-Large & Secr for Annual Meeting, 2024

    Trustee-At-Large & Secr for Annual Meeting → Trustee & Secr for Annual Meeting, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $15K (2023) → $25K (2025)

  • Reza Zadno PhD

    Public Trustee

    Public Trustee Start → Public Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $18K (2025)

  • Brendan Marr

    Director & State Government Affairs

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $212K (2024) → $218K (2025)

  • Jennifer Maxwell

    Director of People, Talent Development & Eng

    Director of People & Dei → Director of People, Talent Development & Eng, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $209K (2024) → $225K (2025)

  • Laura K. Green MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $10K (2024) → $10K (2025)

  • Lee A. Snyder MD

    Trustee, Vice Chair & The Council

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $10K (2025)

  • Brandy Keys MPH

    Director of Health Policy

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $213K (2025)

  • J. Timothy Stout MD PhD MBA

    Trustee & Senior Secr for Educ Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    $19K (2025)

  • Aaron P. Weingeist MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James A. Lawrence

    Public Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Iqbal K. Ahmed MD

    Int'l Trustee-At-Large

    Int'l Trustee-At-Large Start → International Trustee-At-Large, 2023

    International Trustee-At-Large → Int'l Trustee-At-Large, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Russell N. Van Gelder MD PhD

    Trustee, Editor & Ophthalmology

    Editor → Trustee, Editor & Ophthalmology, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Diane Kelly MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Secr for Annual Meeting Start → Trustee & Secr for Annual Meeting, 2024

    Trustee & Secr for Annual Meeting → Trustee-At-Large, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dupe S. Ademola-Popoola Mbbs

    International Trustee-At-Large

    Int'l Trustee-At-Large Start → International Trustee-At-Large, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Shriver MD

    Trustee-At-Large

    Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff S. Maltzman MD

    Trustee-At-Large Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paisan Ruamviboonsuk MD

    Int'l Trustee-At Large Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zelia M. Correa MD PhD

    Trustee-At-Large Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Heinrich Mpa

    Former Vice President, Comms & Mrktg

    Vice President, Communications & Marketing → Former Vice President, Comms & Mrktg, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $289K (2021) → $126K (2025)

  • Dale E. Fajardo EdD MBA

    Vice President & Education

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $342K (2021) → $396K (2025)

  • Daniel J. Briceland MD

    Past President

    President-Elect & President → President & Past President, 2024

    President & Past President → Past President, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $25K (2021) → $0 (2025)

  • Debra Rosencrance Cmp Cae

    Vice President, Meetings & Exhibits

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $281K (2021) → $348K (2025)

  • Flora Lum MD

    Vice President, Quality & Data Science

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $282K (2021) → $373K (2025)

  • Joe Carr

    Vice President & Information Technology

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $286K (2021) → $337K (2025)

  • Lawrence Mendenhall

    COO, CFO, Chief Legal & Risk Officer

    Chief Operating Officer → COO, CFO & Senior Legal Counsel, 2023

    COO, CFO & Senior Legal Counsel → COO, CFO, Chief Legal & Risk Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    34 hrs/week

    $446K (2021) → $594K (2025)

  • Rebecca Hyder

    Vice President & Governmental Affairs

    Director of Congressional Affairs → Vice President & Gov't Affairs Start, 2023

    Vice President & Gov't Affairs Start → Vice President & Governmental Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2021) → $365K (2025)

  • Jessica Kuo MBA

    Vice President, Membership & Alliances

    Director of Membership & Customer Service → Vice President, Member & Alliances Start, 2024

    Vice President, Member & Alliances Start → Vice President, Membership & Alliances, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $191K (2023) → $297K (2025)

  • Michael W. Stevens JD

    General Counsel, Vice President & Legal Affairs

    General Counsel Start → General Counsel, Vice President & Legal Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $161K (2023) → $290K (2025)

  • Gail Schmidt

    Vice President, Ophthalmic Society & Global Relations

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $201K (2024) → $269K (2025)

Former officers (24)
  • Former: Alison Blake Mbbch MD (2021–2024) — Int'l Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Daniel Mummert (2021–2024) — Director & Online Education
  • Former: David W. Parke II MD (2021–2024) — Former Executive Vice President, CEO, Treasurer & Secretary
  • Former: Jane Aguirre (2021–2024) — Vice President, Member & Alliances
  • Former: Mary Louise Z. Collins MD (2021–2024) — Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Robert E. Wiggins Jr Md Mha (2021–2024) — Past President
  • Former: Ron W. Pelton MD PhD (2021–2024) — Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Thomas A. Graul MD (2021–2024) — Trustee, Chair & The Council
  • Former: Cathy Cohen (2023–2024) — Former Vice President Govt Affairs
  • Former: Judy E. Kim MD (2021–2023) — Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Maria M. Aaron MD (2021–2023) — Secr for Annual Meeting
  • Former: Paul B. Ginsburg PhD (2021–2023) — Public Trustee
  • Former: Robert Palmer (2021–2023) — State Affairs Policy Director
  • Former: Mike Roll (2022–2023) — Director of Finance
  • Former: Anne L. Coleman MD PhD (2021–2022) — Past President
  • Former: Cathy Cohen Mhsa Cae (2021–2022) — Vice President & Governmental Affairs
  • Former: Sarwat Salim Md Facs (2021–2022) — Chair & The Council
  • Former: Tamara R. Fountain MD (2021–2022) — President & Past President
  • Former: William S. Clifford MD (2021–2022) — Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Donald Tan Md Frcs (2022) — Int'l Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Donald Tan Md Frcs Frcophth (2021) — International Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Kgaogelo Edward Legodi MD (2021) — Int'l Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: Sanjay D. Goel MD (2021) — Trustee-At-Large
  • Former: William F. Mieler MD (2021) — Trustee-At-Large

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Stephen D McLeod MD — Exec VP / CEO / Treas & Secretary: $1.1MStephen D McLeod MDExec VP / CEO / Treas &…$1.1MLawrence Mendenhall — COO / CFO / Chief Legal & Risk Off: $594KLawrence MendenhallCOO / CFO / Chief Legal & Risk…$594KDale E Fajardo EDD MBA — VP, Education: $396KDale E Fajardo EDD MBAVP, Education$396KFlora Lum MD — VP, Quality and Data Science: $373KFlora Lum MDVP, Quality and Data Science$373KRebecca Hyder — VP, Governmental Affairs: $365KRebecca HyderVP, Governmental Affairs$365KDebra Rosencrance CMP CAE — VP, Meetings and Exhibits: $348KDebra Rosencrance CMP…VP, Meetings and Exhibits$348KJoe Carr — VP, Information Technology: $337KJoe CarrVP, Information Technology$337KJessica KUO MBA — VP, Membership and Alliances: $297KJessica KUO MBAVP, Membership and Alliances$297KMichael W Stevens JD — General Counsel & VP, Legal Affairs Thru 1/2025: $290KMichael W Stevens JDGeneral Counsel & VP, Legal…$290KGail Schmidt — VP, Ophthalmic Society & Global Relations: $269KGail SchmidtVP, Ophthalmic Society & Global…$269KMichael Roll — Director of Finance: $246KMichael RollDirector of Finance$246KBrandi Brooks — Director of Marketing: $229KBrandi BrooksDirector of Marketing$229KJennifer Maxwell — Director of People, Talent Dev, & Eng: $225KJennifer MaxwellDirector of People, Talent Dev…$225KBrendan Marr — Director, State Government Affairs: $218KBrendan MarrDirector, State Government…$218KBrandy Keys MPH — Director of Health Policy: $213KBrandy Keys MPHDirector of Health Policy$213KBeth Heinrich MPA — Former VP, Comms/MRKTG Thru 3/2024: $126KBeth Heinrich MPAFormer VP, Comms/MRKTG Thru…$126KJane C Edmond MD — President (2024) / Past Pres. (2025): $85KJane C Edmond MDPresident (2024) / Past Pres.…$85KMichael X Repka MD MBA — President-Elect (2024) / Pres (2025): $30KMichael X Repka MD MBAPresident-Elect (2024) / Pres…$30KChristopher J Rapuano MD — Trustee (2024) / Pres.-Elect (2025): $25KChristopher J Rapuano MDTrustee (2024) / Pres.-Elect…$25KRavi D Goel MD — Trustee / Sr Secr for Ophthalmic Practice: $25KRavi D Goel MDTrustee / Sr Secr for…$25KBennie H Jeng MD — Trustee / Secr for Annual Meeting: $25KBennie H Jeng MDTrustee / Secr for Annual…$25KGeorge a Williams MD — Trustee / Sr Secr for Advocacy: $25KGeorge a Williams MDTrustee / Sr Secr for Advocacy$25KJ Timothy Stout MD PHD MBA — Trustee / Sr Secr for Educ Start 1/2025: $19KJ Timothy Stout MD PHD…Trustee / Sr Secr for Educ…$19KDavid C Herman MD — Public Trustee: $18KDavid C Herman MDPublic Trustee$18KReza Zadno PHD — Public Trustee: $18KReza Zadno PHDPublic Trustee$18KPrem S Subramanian MD PHD — Trustee / Chair, the Council: $15KPrem S Subramanian MD…Trustee / Chair, the Council$15KLaura K Green MD — Trustee-At-Large: $10KLaura K Green MDTrustee-At-Large$10KLee a Snyder MD — Trustee / Vice Chair, the Council: $10KLee a Snyder MDTrustee / Vice Chair, the…$10K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.1M, to Stephen D McLeod MD (Exec VP / CEO / Treas & Secretary). 28 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc

How much does American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc give each year?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc gave $1.7M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 13 grants.

What is American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's typical grant size?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's median grant in 2025 was $45,809, and its average grant was $77,303, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc that year got $80K on average.

Where does American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc give grants?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's top state is New Hampshire, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and West Virginia (12%).

Does American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scope of Surgery Campaigns" (22 grants).

Who are American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's largest grantees?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Hampshire Academy of Eye Physicans and Surgeons ($238,198), California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons ($212,700) and West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons ($207,645), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc reported $149.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $68.3M.

What does American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc fund?

The Academy’s mission is to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, leading ophthalmic education, supporting research, and advancing the profession of ophthalmology. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aao.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's EIN?

American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1336784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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The Intuitive Foundation funds medical and technology research, robotic-surgery training, and STEM and healthcare pathways, supporting eligible nonprofits in the United States and worldwide. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $2.8 million, with a median of about $52,000; clinical research grants offer up to $75,000 per project. It accepts unsolicited online requests, reviewed quarterly.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$122.7M

Grants

104

Total Given

$12.6M

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc

New York, NY

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund supports work on democracy, sustainable development and climate, and peacebuilding, as well as place-based efforts in China, Central America, and the Western Balkans and arts and culture in New York City. Its 2024 grants had a median of $60,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests, but rarely funds them—fewer than 1 percent result in funding.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.4B

Grants

646

Total Given

$60.4M

Kenneth & Dorothy L Anderson Foundation

Dallas, TX

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.5M

Grants

5

Total Given

$134K

Society for Vascular Surgery

Rosemont, IL

To improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of patients withvascular disease by promoting clinical and basic research; providingcontinuing education; developing post-graduate training; advocating onbehalf of members; promoting the development and implementation of newtechnology; promoting and facilitating the dissemination of knowledgeand information to practitioners, patients, and the public;standardizing nomenclature and reporting of vascular conditions;developing practice statements and guidelines; and addressing relatedsocial, economic, ethical, and legal issues.

Assets

$27.0M

Grants

1

Total Given

$6K

The Buccino Foundation

Naples, FL

The Buccino Foundation’s recent giving has supported unrestricted general operating expenses, with one grant of about $100,000 per year. Its 2025 grant went to Seton Hall University in New Jersey; applications must be submitted in writing to Gerald P. Buccino.

Assets

$1.2M

Grants

1

Total Given

$100K

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Grantable. (2026). American Academy of Ophthalmology Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-academy-of-ophthalmology-inc-morg_c76775f803064dcfa637570311fde767

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