Mountain State Congress of Optometry
Mountain State Congress of Optometry at a glance
In short: Mountain State Congress of Optometry gave $91K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,500
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,625
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,250
- Total assets
- $244,961
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mountain State Congress of Optometry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Optometric Assn ($50K). Together the top 4 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mountain State Congress of Optometry gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $9K (2021) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Optometric Assn Denver, CO | — | $50,000 |
| Ovdra Covd Tour De Optometry Aurora, OH | — | $20,000 |
| Foresight | — | $10,500 |
| See the Future Fund Colorado Springs, CO | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,961 | $206,295 | $231,050 | $90,500 | 4 | $9,946 |
| 2024 | $269,716 | $362,725 | $317,925 | $85,000 | 3 | $10,413 |
| 2023 | $198,950 | $254,542 | $281,939 | $65,000 | 3 | $-5,491 |
| 2022 | $226,347 | $76,380 | $66,352 | $45,000 | 3 | $736 |
| 2021 | $216,319 | $24,598 | $16,648 | $8,500 | 1 | $24,598 |
| 2020 | $208,369 | $214,430 | $211,532 | $68,000 | 3 | $-4,382 |
About Mountain State Congress of Optometry
Based on IRS filings
Mountain State Congress of Optometry is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mountain State Congress of Optometry is led by Dan Hock, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Hock
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Elsila
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Eckroth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Demoss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Schneebeck
Board Member
Secretary → Secr'y & Treasurer, 2021
Secr'y & Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Derose
Secretary Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoey Loomis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Benton
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alex Wiss (2021–2024) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mountain State Congress of Optometry
How much does Mountain State Congress of Optometry give each year?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry gave $91K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
What is Mountain State Congress of Optometry's typical grant size?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry's median grant in 2025 was $15,250, and its average grant was $22,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mountain State Congress of Optometry give grants?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry gives mostly in Colorado: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (22%).
How large is Mountain State Congress of Optometry?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is Mountain State Congress of Optometry?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Denver, CO. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mountain State Congress of Optometry's EIN?
Mountain State Congress of Optometry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0691247. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
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