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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$330K
-23.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
-42.6% YoY
About American Academy of Optometry
Based on IRS filings
American Academy of Optometry is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WINTER PARK, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $432K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,371,354 | $12,107,546 | $12,994,483 |
| Revenue | $8,559,259 | $8,563,571 | $8,270,170 |
| Expenses | $8,919,175 | $9,933,404 | $8,039,565 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $432,284 | $626,682 | $906,771 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Academy of Optometry Foundation ($250,000), University of Alabama at Birmingham ($50,000), Contact Lense Manufacturer Association ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY FOUNDATION ORLANDO, FL | CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM, AL | CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD | $50,000 |
| CONTACT LENSE MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION LINCOLN, NE | SUPPORT FOR GPLI | $15,000 |
| GP LENS INSTITUTE LINCOLN, NE | SUPPORT FOR RESIDENT ATTENDEES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRISH SHOMION | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 25 | $249,020 |
| RICHARD JONES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 26 | $187,408 |
| HELEN VIKSNINS | VP, EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS | 38 | $149,310 |
| ELIZABETH TAYLOR | VP, MEETINGS & INDUSTRY RELATIONS | 40 | $124,758 |
| JOEL LABORDE | VP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 30 | $108,077 |
| DAVID HARRISON | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT | 35 | $108,608 |
| SUSAN COTTER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| TIMOTHY MCMAHON | IMMEDIATE PAST-PRES. | 10 | — |
| JEFFREY WALLINE | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 10 | — |
| CARL SPEAR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 10 | — |
| NICHOLAS COLATRELLA | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | — |
| ANDREW MICK | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | — |
| CHRIS WILMER | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | — |
| NANCY WONG | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Academy of Optometry?
American Academy of Optometry is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WINTER PARK, FL. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Academy of Optometry?
As of 2024, American Academy of Optometry holds $12.4M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $330K in 2024.
Where does American Academy of Optometry operate?
American Academy of Optometry has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Texas.
What size grants does American Academy of Optometry award?
In 2024, American Academy of Optometry awarded 4 grants totaling $330K — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Academy of Optometry's EIN?
American Academy of Optometry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1227642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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