Nonprofit · EIN 23-7292391
OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ST LOUIS, MO 63141
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,655,552 | $917,391 | $3,738,161 | $4,279,418 | $68,590 | $4,210,828 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $513,423 | $509,167 | $4,256 | $535,915 | $64,310 | $471,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,599,140
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,062
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,407
- Net income from fundraising events
- $47,350
- Other revenue
- $47,350
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $470,965
- Other salaries and wages
- $163,962
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $219,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,003
- Accounting fees
- $12,159
- Travel
- $9,910
- Program services (functional)
- $771,145
- Management and general (functional)
- $146,246
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $535,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,279,418
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,590
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,210,828
- Publicly traded securities
- $112,586
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,720,762
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,490,066
- Gross receipts
- $4,667,639
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 49
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN HYMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $521,085 | $31,267 |
| RYAN HAYES | CHIEF FINANCIAL/TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $270,565 | $41,701 |
| REBECCA HILDEBRAND | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 8 | $0 | $269,511 | $15,953 |
| JACQUELINE M BOWEN OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $63,750 | $0 |
| MARGARET MARIE READ OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $45,348 | $0 |
| BELINDA STARKEY OD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $42,015 | $0 |
| TERI GEIST OD | SECRETARY TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $39,983 | $0 |
| PAUL BARNEY OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $36,334 | $0 |
| HILARY HAWTHORNE OD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LANE OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON COMPTON OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN F HYMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $520,338 | $31,267 |
| RYAN P HAYES | CHIEF FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY Officer | 2 | $0 | $260,631 | $38,829 |
| REBECCA HILDEBRAND | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 8 | $0 | $260,336 | $16,491 |
| STEVEN T REED OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $65,089 | $0 |
| BELINDA STARKEY OD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $58,284 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE M BOWEN OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $58,216 | $0 |
| TERI GEIST OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $50,064 | $0 |
| PAUL BARNEY OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $39,837 | $0 |
| HILARY HAWTHORNE OD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAHSA MASOUDI OD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON COMPTON OD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 243 NORTH LINDBERGH BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63141-7851
- In care of
- % RYAN P HAYES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN HYMES, 243 North Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO 63141
- Signed the 990
- Jonathan Hymes, Executive Director
- Phone
- (314) 991-4100
- Website
- WWW.AOAFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER THE OPTOMETRIC PROFESSION IN PROVIDING AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND VISION CARE FOR THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- OPTOMETRY'S FUND FOR DISASTER RELIEF PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR OPTOMETRISTS IN NEED AS A RESULT OF EXPERIENCING A CATASTROPHIC EVENT.Expenses $304,079 · grants $276,465
- THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY AWARD IS PRESENTED TO APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO ACHIEVE THE DREAM OF OWNING THEIR FIRST INDEPENDENT PRACTICE.Expenses $163,844 · grants $153,000
- INFANTSEE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT EYE AND VISION CARE BECOMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF INFANT WELLNESS CARE TO IMPROVE A CHILD'S QUALITY OF LIFE. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, AOA OPTOMETRISTS PROVIDE A NO-COST COMPREHENSIVE EYE AND VISION ASSESSMENT FOR INFANTS WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE REGARDLESS OF A FAMILY'S INCOME OR ACCESS TO INSURANCE COVERAGE.Expenses $155,267
- OPPORTUNITIES IN OPTOMETRY GRANTS, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM OF OPTOMETRY, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF EXPANDING EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE ACCESS FOR EVERYONE IN THE U.S. IN ORDER TO ENHANCE HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $147,955 · grants $41,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7292391
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,279,418
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,667,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,655,552 | $917,391 | $4,279,418 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $513,423 | $509,167 | $535,915 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $626,345 | $612,788 | $544,990 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7292391).
Questions about OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION is 23-7292391.
- Is OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JONATHAN HYMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OPTOMETRY CARES-THE AOA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,655,552, expenses of $917,391 and total assets of $4,279,418 at year end.
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