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Vision Sciences Society Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Sept. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.01M (2023)

Expenses
$957k (2023)

Total Assets
$521k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$24.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,008,012
Expenses
$956,714
Net Income
$51,298
Net Assets
$496,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $181,010
18.0%
Program Services $826,900
82.0%
Investment Income $102
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,725
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $520,707
Total Liabilities $24,667
Net Assets $496,040
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $6,650 $0 $0
Geoffrey Boynton (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
T Rowan Candy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Rosenholtz (Director (Resigned 5/31/23)) $0 $0 $0
Jody Culham (President) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (Director (Resigned 5/31/23)) $0 $0 $0
Anya Hurlbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shin'ya Nishida (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Krystel Huxlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Landy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martin Rolfs (Director (Appt. 6/1/23)) $0 $0 $0
Rich Krauzlis (Director (Appt. 6/1/23)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$867,580
Expenses
$911,803
Net Income
-$44,223
Net Assets
$444,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,735
16.0%
Program Services $728,765
84.0%
Investment Income $80
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,650
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485,913
Total Liabilities $41,171
Net Assets $444,742
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $17,000 $0 $0
Geoffrey Boynton (Director) $0 $0 $0
T Rowan Candy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Rosenholtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (Director (Resigned 5/31/22)) $0 $0 $0
Jody Culham (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (President) $0 $0 $0
Johan Wagemans (Director (Resigned 5/31/22)) $0 $0 $0
Anya Hurlbert (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shin'ya Nishida (Director) $0 $0 $0
Krystel Huxlin (Director (Appt. 6/1/22)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Landy (Director (Appt. 6/1/22)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,111
Expenses
$398,145
Net Income
$31,966
Net Assets
$488,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,510
9.4%
Program Services $389,563
90.6%
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,000
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $534,871
Total Liabilities $45,906
Net Assets $488,965
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $15,000 $0 $0
David Brainard (Director (Resigned 5/31/21)) $10,000 $0 $0
Geoffrey Boynton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
T Rowan Candy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Webster (Director (Resigned 5/31)) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Rosenholtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (President) $0 $0 $0
Jody Culham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Johan Wagemans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anya Hurlbert (Director(appt 6/1/21)) $0 $0 $0
Shin'ya Nishida (Director(appt 6/1/21)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$436,302
Expenses
$389,834
Net Income
$46,468
Net Assets
$456,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,625
5.4%
Program Services $412,572
94.6%
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $482,659
Total Liabilities $25,660
Net Assets $456,999
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $5,085 $0 $0
Geoffrey Boynton (Director(appt. 6/1/20)) $0 $0 $0
David Brainard (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Schall (Director(resigned 5/31/20)) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Kiorpes (Director(resigned 5/31/20)) $0 $0 $0
T Rowan Candy (Director(appt. 6/1/20)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Webster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Rosenholtz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jody Culham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johan Wagemans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$832,730
Expenses
$881,298
Net Income
-$48,568
Net Assets
$410,531
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,310
9.2%
Program Services $756,222
90.8%
Investment Income $198
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,135
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $413,092
Total Liabilities $2,561
Net Assets $410,531
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jeffrey Schall (President) $10,000 $0 $0
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $9,200 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (Director (Resigned 5/31/19)) $0 $0 $0
David Brainard (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Kiorpes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Wolfe (Director (Resigned 5/31/19)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Webster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Rosenholtz (Director (Appointed 6/1/19)) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jody Culham (Director (Appointed 6/1/19)) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Johan Wagemans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$795,060
Expenses
$800,630
Net Income
-$5,570
Net Assets
$459,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,600
3.7%
Program Services $765,248
96.3%
Investment Income $212
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,175
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $471,601
Total Liabilities $12,502
Net Assets $459,099
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $4,500 $0 $0
Preeti Verghese (Director (Resigned 5/31/18)) $0 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (President) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Schall (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Watson (Director (Resigned 5/31/18)) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Kiorpes (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Brainard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Webster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Kowler (Director (Appointed 6/1/18)) $0 $0 $0
Johan Wagemans (Director (Appointed 6/1/18)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$762,269
Expenses
$728,229
Net Income
$34,040
Net Assets
$464,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,100
3.6%
Program Services $734,996
96.4%
Investment Income $173
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,625
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $465,515
Total Liabilities $846
Net Assets $464,669
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $4,180 $0 $0
Preeti Verghese (President) $0 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Schall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Kiorpes (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Brainard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Wilcox (Director(appointed 6/1/17)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Webster (Director(appointed 6/1/17)) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Norcia (Director(resigned 5/31/17)) $0 $0 $0
Norma Graham (Director(resigned 5/31/17)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$755,521
Expenses
$719,757
Net Income
$35,764
Net Assets
$430,629
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,600
3.8%
Program Services $726,624
96.2%
Investment Income $297
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $457,056
Total Liabilities $26,427
Net Assets $430,629
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Hayhoe (Director (10/1/15 5/31/16)) $10,000 $0 $0
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $3,800 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Norcia (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Kiorpes (Director (6/1/16 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Schall (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Preeti Verghese (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Brainard (Director (6/1/16 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tong (Director (10/1/15 5/31/16)) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Wolfe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norma Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$727,949
Expenses
$673,044
Net Income
$54,905
Net Assets
$394,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,100
3.6%
Program Services $701,576
96.4%
Investment Income $273
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,193
Total Liabilities $16,328
Net Assets $394,865
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $3,800 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Watson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hayhoe (President) $0 $0 $0
Frans Verstraten (Director (10/1/14 5/31/15)) $0 $0 $0
Preeti Verghese (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Norcia (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Julio Martinez Trujillo (Director (10/1/14 5/31/15)) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Schall (Director (6/1/15 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Wolfe (Director (6/1/15 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Norma Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$742,668
Expenses
$646,954
Net Income
$95,714
Net Assets
$339,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,100
3.6%
Program Services $715,182
96.3%
Investment Income $386
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $355,944
Total Liabilities $15,984
Net Assets $339,960
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shauney Wilson (Executive Director) $4,400 $0 $0
Eli Brenner (Director (6/1/14 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Watson (Director (6/1/14 Present)) $0 $0 $0
Karl Gegenfurtner (Director (10/1/13 5/31/14)) $0 $0 $0
Frans Verstraten (President) $0 $0 $0
Miguel Eckstein (Treasurer (10/1/13 5/31/14)) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hayhoe (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Julio Martinez Trujillo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Norcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tong (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preeti Verghese (Treasurer Elect) $0 $0 $0
Norma Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$741,237
Expenses
$630,212
Net Income
$111,025
Net Assets
$244,246
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,100
2.3%
Program Services $723,759
97.6%
Investment Income $378
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,700
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,655
Total Liabilities $22,409
Net Assets $244,246

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$658,954
Expenses
$669,872
Net Income
-$10,918
Net Assets
$133,221
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,000
2.3%
Program Services $643,638
97.7%
Investment Income $316
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,300
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,563
Total Liabilities $109,342
Net Assets $133,221

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,236
Expenses
$589,991
Net Income
-$15,755
Net Assets
$144,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,500
2.4%
Program Services $560,323
97.6%
Investment Income $413
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,470
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,623
Total Liabilities $75,484
Net Assets $144,139

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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