Iowa Optometric Association
The Iowa Optometric Association is a statewide professional association of optometrists.
Iowa Optometric Association at a glance
In short: Iowa Optometric Association gave $11K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,000
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,000
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $4,133,666
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Iowa Optometric Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was State University of Iowa Foundation ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Iowa Optometric Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2026) to $12K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Kidssight Vision | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,133,666 | $1,321,528 | $1,284,165 | $11,000 | 1 | $109,858 |
| 2025 | $3,980,219 | $1,306,911 | $1,296,766 | $12,000 | 1 | $70,242 |
| 2024 | $3,823,315 | $1,387,468 | $1,376,400 | $12,000 | 1 | $85,931 |
| 2023 | $3,778,833 | $1,275,378 | $1,310,003 | $12,000 | 1 | $10,083 |
| 2022 | $3,760,263 | $1,289,293 | $1,264,726 | $12,000 | 1 | $10,330 |
| 2021 | $3,657,857 | $1,007,708 | $888,701 | $12,000 | 1 | $70,636 |
| 2020 | $3,428,109 | $1,142,897 | $1,153,155 | $12,000 | 1 | $3,857 |
About Iowa Optometric Association
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Optometric Association is a public charity, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $110K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Optometric Association is led by Gary Ellis, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gary Ellis
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $175K (2026)
Keith Schrunk Od
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Walker Od
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayme Wilhelm Od
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Klein Od
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Manternach Od
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Fleming
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Uhl Od
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Maasdam Od
President-Elect
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President-Elect, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Billings Od
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kruger Od
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Donald Furman Od (2020–2025) — Past-President
- Former: Jeffery Neighbors OD (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Randall Johnson OD (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Brian Kirschling OD (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Rebecca Deruyter Od (2020) — Past-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $175K, to Gary Ellis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Optometric Association
How much does Iowa Optometric Association give each year?
Iowa Optometric Association gave $11K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Iowa Optometric Association?
Iowa Optometric Association reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does Iowa Optometric Association operate?
Iowa Optometric Association has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Optometric Association's EIN?
Iowa Optometric Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0659875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
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