Vision USA - the Ohio Vision
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision is a private foundation based in Worthington, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships for optometrists practicing in Ohio to help repay student loan debt.
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision at a glance
In short: Vision USA - the Ohio Vision gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $702,543
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vision USA - the Ohio Vision
- How to Apply
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The filing says scholarships are awarded based on specific criteria to optometrists practicing in Ohio to assist with repayment of their student loan debt. It lists awards of $1,000 or $4,000, with $25,000 distributed overall.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Vision Usa
Mailing address: 250 East Wilson Bridge Road Rm 240, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: (614) 781-0708
Email: glong@ooa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vision USA - the Ohio Vision funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The filing’s scholarship criteria specify optometrists practicing in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vision USA - the Ohio Vision gives
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702,543 | $66,917 | $57,541 | $25,000 | 10 | $36,786 | $38,438 | $33,835 |
| 2024 | $693,167 | $42,224 | $44,608 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $42,224 | $33,579 |
| 2023 | $695,551 | $35,879 | $46,568 | — | — | — | $35,879 | — |
| 2022 | $695,678 | $20,515 | $42,000 | — | — | — | $20,515 | — |
| 2021 | $809,018 | $14,104 | $46,675 | — | — | — | $14,104 | — |
| 2020 | $841,589 | $9,368 | $42,710 | — | — | — | $9,268 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vision USA - the Ohio Vision reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 scholarships totaling $25,000. Individual awards ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median award of $2,500. All listed recipients were individuals in Ohio. The filing-year 2024 return reported five grants totaling $25,000; the 2023 return reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Karen Riccio as director/president, Dr. Lee Favede as director, and Elizabeth Muckley as secretary/treasurer.
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision is led by Karen Riccio, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Riccio
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Favede
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Muckley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keith Kerns (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Vision USA - the Ohio Vision
How much does Vision USA - the Ohio Vision give each year?
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Vision USA - the Ohio Vision's typical grant size?
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vision USA - the Ohio Vision give grants?
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Vision USA - the Ohio Vision give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vision USA - the Ohio Vision's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
How large is Vision USA - the Ohio Vision?
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision reported $703K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Vision USA - the Ohio Vision?
The filing says scholarships are awarded based on specific criteria to optometrists practicing in Ohio to assist with repayment of their student loan debt. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vision USA - the Ohio Vision's EIN?
Vision USA - the Ohio Vision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1289679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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