The Vision Council
THE VISION COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO POSITION MEMBERS FOR SUCCESS BY PROMOTING GROWTH IN THE VISION CARE INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, CONSUMER OUTREACH, STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND INDUSTRY FORUMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
+5.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-29.8% YoY
About The Vision Council
Based on IRS filings
The Vision Council is a nonprofit organization, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $599K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,147,704 | $17,761,639 | $17,029,575 |
| Revenue | $10,496,022 | $10,465,243 | $9,998,441 |
| Expenses | $9,901,501 | $9,951,660 | $8,802,436 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $599,467 | $711,692 | $285,365 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Optics & Electro Optic Standards Council ($10,121), Jobson Medical Information Llc - Webmd Health Corp ($10,000), American National Standards Institute ($6,430).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP | $6,430 |
| OPTICS & ELECTRO OPTIC STANDARDS COUNCIL WEBSTER, NY | SPONSORSHIP | $10,121 |
| JOBSON MEDICAL INFORMATION LLC - WEBMD HEALTH CORP NEWARK, NJ | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN ROBERTS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SHAPIRO | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JAMES ROSIN | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| LUDOVIC LADREYT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW WONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DERRYBERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FREDRIC GRETHEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY WARNER III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW COON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY GREENE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SHANBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BURKHARDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY MILLS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $395,778 |
| BRIAN CARROLL | CFO/COO | 40 | $299,885 |
| CHELSEA PILLSBURY | VP, MARKETING AND COMMUNIC | 40 | $250,335 |
| MITCH BARKLEY | VP, SHOWS | 40 | $264,717 |
| MICHAEL VITALE | VP, MBR & GOV RELATIONS | 40 | $289,911 |
| MANALI PATEL | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, CO | 40 | $191,559 |
| ALYSSE HENKEL | VP, MARKET RESEARCH | 40 | $216,921 |
| AMY APPLEGATE | DIR, CREATIVE SRC & SPEC P | 40 | $152,985 |
| OMAR ELKHATIB | SR MGR, MARKETING/COMM | 40 | $122,813 |
| VICTORIA HYNDMAN | DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $134,892 |
| KRISTOPHER STEVENS | SENIOR DATA SCIENCE MANAGE | 40 | $162,312 |
| BONNIE WHITFIELD | DIRECTOR, MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $124,937 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Vision Council?
As of 2024, The Vision Council holds $19.1M in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $27K in 2024.
Where does The Vision Council operate?
The Vision Council has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Tennessee.
What size grants does The Vision Council award?
In 2024, The Vision Council awarded 3 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Vision Council's EIN?
The Vision Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1437632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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