American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus
The mission of the American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus (AAPOS) is to identify and promote the highest quality medical and surgical eye care worldwide for all children, and for adults with eye misalignment.
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus at a glance
In short: American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,013,955
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Int Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus gives
- Giving fell 91% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $111K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Int Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council Roseville, MN | General support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,013,955 | $2,442,959 | $2,193,224 | $10,000 | 1 | $147,706 |
| 2023 | $4,731,021 | $2,462,692 | $2,379,915 | $16,750 | Total only | $99,512 |
| 2022 | $4,251,490 | $2,045,683 | $2,059,602 | $10,000 | 1 | $115,788 |
| 2021 | $3,993,460 | $1,307,959 | $1,074,778 | $111,000 | 3 | $99,504 |
| 2020 | $3,614,163 | $1,124,834 | $833,339 | $53,000 | 3 | $135,998 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus
Based on IRS filings
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus is led by Deborah M. Alcorn MD, Ipp & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah M. Alcorn MD
Ipp & President
Vice President Elect → President, 2023
President → Ipp & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean P. Donahue MD
President & Vpe
Vice President Elect Beginning July → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President & Vpe, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela E. Williams MD
Chair & Cef Advisory Board
Cef of Aapos Advisory Board Chairman Beginning Jul → Chairperson & Cef Advisory Board, 2023
Chairperson & Cef Advisory Board → Chair & Cef Advisory Board, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Rutar MD
Director
Director-At-Large → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine O. Jordan MD
Director
Director-At-Large Beginning July → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Weinstein
Public Director
Public Director-At-Large Beginning → Public Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Molinari MD
International Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Paysse MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rogers MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erick Bothun MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie L Morse MD
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Robert S. Gold MD
Imm. Past President
Vice President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Imm. Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott A. Larson MD
Councilor to Aao
Secr for Program → Councilor to Aao, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yasmin S. Bradfield MD
Secretary of Program
Director-At-Large → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary of Program, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry N. Wasserman MD
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer Beginning July → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kruger MD
Councilor to Aao
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hunter MD PhD
Vice President & Vpe
Vice President-Elect → Vice President & Vpe, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: David K. Wallace MD MPH (2020–2023) — Secretary for Program
- Former: Oscar A. Cruz MD (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Danielle Bogert McKay (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Derek T. Sprunger MD (2020–2022) — Cef of Aapos Advisory Board Chairman
- Former: Eric A. Lichtenstein MD (2020–2022) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Katherine A. Lee MD PhD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Mary A. O'Hara MD (2020–2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Faruk H. Orge MD (2020–2021) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Jane C. Edmond MD (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: R. Michael Siatkowksi MD (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Christie L Morse MD (Executive Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus
How much does American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus give each year?
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $17K in grants paid.
How large is American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus?
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus?
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brentwood, TN. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus operate?
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus's EIN?
American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7393638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
- Special Initiative: Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions (SCD23) Due October 28, 2026
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