Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.9 million. EIN: 942682387.
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Mission
To advance aao's priority programs in education, quality and data science, and public service.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,055 arts & culture 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 942682387. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.9 million. EIN: 942682387. Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 942682387, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralOpenEvidence and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Partner to Close the Gap Between Evidence and Eye Care - Yahoo Finance
AAO 2025: When and where to find all 18 named lectures - Ophthalmology Times
Durga Borkar, MD, on avacincaptad pegol as routine care for geographic atrophy - Ophthalmology Times Europe
Six-year findings from laser in glaucoma and ocular hypertension (LiGHT) - Ophthalmology Times Europe
AAO 2024: Late-breaking developments in a novel treatment for adolescents with Stargardt disease - Ophthalmology Times Europe
Treatment of heterophoria with botulinum toxin A — a case study - Via Medica Journals
Most Americans Unaware that Common Drugs, Light-Colored Eyes Can Increase Vulnerability to UV-Related Eye Disease - PR Newswire
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 96 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- What is Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology?
- Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a arts & culture organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in San Francisco, United States. Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $13.9 million. EIN: 942682387.
- When was Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology founded?
- Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology?
- Lawrence Mendenhall serves as COO, CFO, & Clro.
- Where is Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology trustworthy?
- Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942682387.
- What is Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's website?
- http://www.aao.org/FOUNDATION