American Academy of Optometry
To maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice.
American Academy of Optometry at a glance
In short: American Academy of Optometry reported $74K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $74,361 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -77.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $14,998,170
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $9,510,545
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $631,791
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,972,018
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Academy of Optometry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How American Academy of Optometry gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2025) to $478K (2022). In 2025 it reported $74K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,998,170 | $9,510,545 | $7,972,018 | $74,361 | Total only | $631,791 |
| 2024 | $12,371,354 | $8,559,259 | $8,919,175 | $330,000 | 4 | $432,284 |
| 2023 | $12,107,546 | $8,563,571 | $9,933,404 | $431,000 | 3 | $626,682 |
| 2022 | $12,994,483 | $8,270,170 | $8,039,565 | $477,500 | 4 | $906,771 |
| 2021 | $14,902,032 | $5,718,664 | $4,955,632 | $202,670 | 6 | $1,536,167 |
| 2020 | $11,842,833 | $7,328,529 | $7,333,105 | $171,054 | 4 | $595,997 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Academy of Optometry
Based on IRS filings
American Academy of Optometry is a public charity focused on Education, based in Winter Park, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.0M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $74K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $632K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Academy of Optometry is led by Trish Shomion, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trish Shomion
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$249K (2024) → $254K (2025)
Jeffrey Walline
President
Secretary - Treasurer → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Harrison
Director of Digital Engagement
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Dana Edwards
Director of It
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Helen Viksnins
Vice President, Education & Professional Relations
Vice President & Education Program → Vice President, Education & Professional Relations, 2022
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $152K (2025)
Richard Jones
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $185K (2025)
Joel Laborde
Vice President, Administration & Governance
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives → Vice President, Administration & Governance, 2025
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Kayla Ritten
Vice President, Membership & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Andrew Mick
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Spear
President Elect
Board Member → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
Secretary-Treasurer → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cotter
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McMahon
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past-Pres., 2023
Immediate Past-Pres. → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wilmer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wong
Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Colatrella
Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susy Yu
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Elizabeth Taylor (2022–2024) — Vice President, Meetings & Industry Relations
- Former: Barbara Caffery (2020–2023) — Immediate Past-Pres.
- Former: Jennifer Coyle (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Scott (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Sara Taylor (2022) — Vice President & Marketing
- Former: Joseph Shovlin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Gray (2020–2021) — Vice President & Philanthropy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $254K, to Trish Shomion (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Optometry
How much does American Academy of Optometry give each year?
American Academy of Optometry reported $74K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $330K across 4 grants.
How large is American Academy of Optometry?
American Academy of Optometry reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is American Academy of Optometry?
American Academy of Optometry is a public charity focused on Education, based in Winter Park, FL. It holds $15.0M in total assets as of 2025.
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 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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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