Mission
The mission of Illinois College of Optometry is to develop highly qualified clinical optometrists through excellence in optometric education who will strive to "seek that all will receive optimal healthcare".
Public Charity
Illinois College of Optometry
Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois College of Optometry operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $45.4M in revenue, $38.9M in expenses, $105.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 23 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $888K.
EIN: 362310478
Chicago, IL
Graduate & Professional Schools
NTEE: B50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$45.4M
Total Expenses$38.9M
Total Assets$105.6M
Grant Records23
Funding Total$888K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Illinois College of Optometry
How Illinois College of Optometry divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$75
Programs
the work itself
$24
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $75 for programs
$49
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT THE Illinois College of Optometry (ICO): Classroom instruction for Doctor of Optometry Degree; Continuing Education and Faculty Research serving approximately 480 students per year
$22
CLINIC
$2
DORMITORY
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.
Sample Grants Received
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
$9,000
ADVANCEMENT OF OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION
$8,302
EDUCATION
$20,500
SCHOLARSHIP
$8,000
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 23 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Sr Director of Information Technology/CIO
Amit Choksi
VP of Business and Finance/CFO
Christa Ojeda Cpa
Professor of Optometry
Daniel Roberts Od
Dean for Student Affairs
Erik Mothersbaugh Od
Professor of Optometry
Geoffrey Goodfellow Od
Board of Trustees
James Wachter Od
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45.4M | $38.9M | $105.6M |
| 2024 | $37.1M | $38.5M | $99.1M |
| 2023 | $38.5M | $36.8M | $100.2M |
| 2022 | $38.1M | $35.6M | $102.3M |
| 2021 | $41.4M | $36.5M | $110.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $41.4M to $45.4M (+10%), with total assets most recently reported at $105.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.