Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc
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Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc at a glance
In short: Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,460
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,230
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,230
- Total assets
- $11,151,333
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology ($50K). Together the top 2 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2019) to $111K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Eye and Vision Research Inc Rockville, MD | Membership Contribution | $26,460 |
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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 | $11,151,333 | $4,658,216 | $4,450,858 | $76,460 | 2 | $172,406 |
| 2023 | $10,408,170 | $4,834,057 | $4,365,733 | $76,460 | 2 | $170,684 |
| 2022 | $9,474,200 | $3,800,526 | $3,808,872 | $76,460 | 2 | $115,056 |
| 2021 | $10,060,251 | $4,034,996 | $2,729,645 | $76,460 | 2 | $198,856 |
| 2020 | $8,389,987 | $3,696,221 | $2,476,069 | $110,870 | 3 | $127,343 |
| 2019 | $6,903,803 | $2,899,455 | $2,347,186 | $76,460 | 2 | $137,026 |
About Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc
Based on IRS filings
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $172K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc is led by Donald L. Budenz MD MPH, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald L. Budenz MD MPH
President
President Elect Start → President Start, 2023
President Start → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas J. Volpe MD
President Start
Trustee-At-Large → President-Elect Start, 2023
President-Elect Start → President Start, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreas K. Lauer MD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Tsai MD MBA
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Colby MD PhD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonal Tuli Md Med
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Jones MD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Michael Siatkowski MD MBA
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sayoko E. Moroi MD PhD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie J. Bakri MD
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Stout MD PhD MBA
Trustee-At-Large
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennie Jeng Md Ms
Trustee-At-Large Start
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Duncan MD
Trustee-At-Large Start
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Crowder MD
Trustee-At-Large Start
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rv Paul Chan MD MBA
Trustee-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Feldon MD MBA
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $213K (2024)
Joan W. Miller MD
Past President
President Start → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Young MD MBA
President-Elect Start
Trustee-At-Large Start → Trustee-At-Large, 2021
Trustee-At-Large → President-Elect Start, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Paul P. Lee MD JD (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Naresh Mandava MD (2020–2023) — Trustee-At-Large
- Former: Shlomit Schaal Md Phd Mhcm (2022–2023) — Trustee-At-Large
- Former: Rv Paul Chan Md Msc MBA (2023) — Trustee-At-Large Start
- Former: David A. Quillen MD (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Paul Sternberg Jr. MD (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Joel S. Schuman MD (2019–2020) — Trustee-At-Large
- Former: Russell N. Van Gelder MD PhD (2019–2020) — Past-President
- Former: Keith D. Carter MD (2019) — Past-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $213K, to Steven E Feldon MD MBA (Executive Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc
How much does Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc give each year?
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc gave $76K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $76K across 2 grants.
How large is Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc?
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
Where does Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc operate?
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Texas.
What is Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc's EIN?
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6130779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- 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 July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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