Mission
TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE EXCELLENCE IN OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE.
Public Charity
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in WINTER PARK, FL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $9.5M, expenses of $8.0M, total assets of $15.0M. Imperigo tracks 32 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.4M.
EIN: 411227642
WINTER PARK, FL
Education N.E.C.
NTEE: B99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$9.5M
Total Expenses$8.0M
Total Assets$15.0M
Grants Given32
Grant Total$2.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at American Academy of Optometry
How American Academy of Optometry divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $87 for programs
$57
Annual meeting
$15
The academy provides direct support for students pursuing education, professionals pursuing research, and/or overall advancement in the optometry profession
$8
Sections and membership
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to American Academy of Optometry
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
$250,000
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
$50,000
SUPPORT FOR RESIDENT ATTENDEES
$15,000
SUPPORT FOR GPLI
$15,000
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
$281,000
Showing up to 5 of 32 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Andrew Mick
PRESIDENT ELECT
Carl Spear
BOARD MEMBER
Chris Wilmer
DIRECTOR OF IT
Dana Edwards
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
David Harrison
VP, EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS
Helen Viksnins
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.5M | $8.0M | $15.0M |
| 2024 | $8.6M | $8.9M | $12.4M |
| 2023 | $8.6M | $9.9M | $12.1M |
| 2022 | $8.3M | $8.0M | $13.0M |
| 2021 | $5.7M | $5.0M | $14.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.7M to $9.5M (+66%), with total assets most recently reported at $15.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, CO, FL, MA, MD, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.