Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation
The exempt purpose of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation (foundation) is to support salus university, a 501(c)(3) public charity, through fundraising endeavors and the holding of investments.
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.0M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,012,533
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,012,533
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,012,533
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salus University ($3.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1700% 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 $167K (2021) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salus University Elkins Park, PA | Scholarships ($1,766,700), patient care ($269,410), and institutional support ($976,423) | $3,012,533 |
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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 | — | $4,516,037 | $3,717,810 | $3,012,533 | 1 | $3,398,879 |
| 2023 | $58,584,358 | $2,321,570 | $3,638,005 | $2,989,475 | 1 | $1,247,576 |
| 2022 | $55,532,338 | $10,072,068 | $3,099,846 | $2,536,152 | 1 | $6,044,349 |
| 2021 | $63,978,471 | $3,712,054 | $2,932,212 | $167,380 | 1 | $2,225,803 |
| 2020 | $51,823,419 | $4,162,465 | $2,988,216 | $227,569 | 1 | $2,398,323 |
About Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $3.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation is led by Michael H. Mittelman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. Mittelman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Delia
Chair
Treasurer → Chair Dec & Treasurer, 2022
Chair Dec & Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith D. Ignotz
Director to January
Director → Director to January, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Forcina
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Koh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Mattingly
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Cassey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald C. Kates
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Turner
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Abramowicz
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dan Abramowicz (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jo Surpin (2020–2022) — Chair to Dec
- Former: Terri Albertson (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer Dec ' Feb '
- Former: Jane Scaccetti (2020–2021) — Treasurer to Jan
- Former: Mark Boas (2020) — Director to Dec
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation
How much does Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation give each year?
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
What is Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation?
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation operate?
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation's EIN?
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3030893. 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 March 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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