THE VISION SCIENCES SOCIETY, INC. (VSS) IS COMMITTED TO PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING VISION, AND ITS RELATION TO COGNITION, ACTION AND THE BRAIN. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HOST A YEARLY MEETING WHERE BOTH NEW AND ESTABLISHED INVESTIGATORS FROM DIVERSE DISCIPLINES AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES PRESENT AND DISCUSS THEIR WORK IN A RELAXED INFORMAL SETTING. OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY NATURE IS REFLECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ABSTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$456K
-12.5% YoY
Revenue
$1.0M
+1.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$98
-3.9% YoY
Expenses
$1.1M
+13.2% YoY
About The Vision Sciences Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Vision Sciences Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $456K in total assets. Net investment income was $98.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $455,618 | $520,707 | $485,913 |
| Revenue | $1,025,898 | $1,008,012 | $867,580 |
| Expenses | $1,083,314 | $956,714 | $911,803 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $98 | $102 | $80 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Vision Sciences Society Inc
ARVO/VSS Research Fellowship Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Davida Teller Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY BOYNTON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| T ROWAN CANDY | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/31/24) | 1 | — |
| JODY CULHAM | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/31/24 | 1 | — |
| ANYA HURLBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIN'YA NISHIDA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KRYSTEL HUXLIN | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LANDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN ROLFS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICH KRAUZLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIYOUNG KWON | DIRECTOR (APPT 6/1/24) | 1 | — |
| PAOLA BINDA | DIRECTOR (APPT 6/1/24) | 1 | — |
| SHAUNEY WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $6,725 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vision Sciences Society Inc?
The Vision Sciences Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in NOVATO, CA. It holds $456K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Vision Sciences Society Inc?
As of 2024, The Vision Sciences Society Inc holds $456K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue.
Where does The Vision Sciences Society Inc operate?
The Vision Sciences Society Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is The Vision Sciences Society Inc's EIN?
The Vision Sciences Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4244237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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