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American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc

DESIGN AND EXECUTE WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE INCREASING COMPLEXITY AND GROWING MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATION'S OPTICS INDUSTRY. DEVELOP ADVANCED OPTIC MANFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES, TESTING EQUIPMENT, AND …

American Center For Optics

Science & Technology Fairport, NY EIN: 844020441 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a science technology organization based in FAIRPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $887K. EIN: 844020441.

Founded
Headquarters
Fairport, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Design and execute workforce training programs to support the increasing complexity and growing manufacturing requirements of the nation's optics industry. Develop advanced optic manfacturing technologies, testing equipment, and the specialized materials required to support scalable manufacturing. Successfully transition mission-critical optics technologies from research into sustainable manufacturing.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 41.9% of total expenses ($192,308 of $458,991).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Fairport, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 844020441. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844020441. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is located in Fairport, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 78 Schuyler Baldwin Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a science technology organization based in FAIRPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $887K. EIN: 844020441. American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844020441, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jeff R••••••
OFFICER

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 17 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc

What is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc?
American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairport, United States. American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc is a science technology organization based in FAIRPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $887K. EIN: 844020441.
When was American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc founded?
American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc was founded in 2018.
Who leads American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc?
Jeff Ruckman serves as OFFICER.
Where is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc located?
Headquartered in Fairport, NY, United States.
What is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc trustworthy?
American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844020441.
What is American Center for Optics Manufacturing Inc's website?
https://americom.org