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World Optometry Foundation

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2000
  • EIN: 23-3027144

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: Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines / Eye Diseases, Blindness and Vision Impairments (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$19.6k (2024)

Expenses
$79k (2024)

Total Assets
$363k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,568
Expenses
$79,047
Net Income
-$59,479
Net Assets
$363,298
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5
0.0%
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $15,059
77.0%
Sales of Assets $4,500
23.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,863
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,298
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $363,298
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0
Alyssa Callaghan (Secretary) $0 $0
Austin Furber (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peter Hendicott (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Block (Director) $0 $0
Andy Vitek (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,652
Expenses
$97,524
Net Income
-$81,872
Net Assets
$402,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,879
24.8%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $9,262
59.2%
Sales of Assets $2,510
16.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $97,524
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,466
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $402,466
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0
Alyssa Callaghan (Secretary) $0 $0
Austin Furber (Treasurer) $0 $0
Peter Hendicott (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Block (Director) $0 $0
Andy Vitek (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22,436
Expenses
$88,628
Net Income
-$66,192
Net Assets
$355,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $47
0.2%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $26,863
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$4,922
Other Income $446
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $88,628
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $444,452
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $355,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0
Andrew Vitek (Director) $0 $0
Sandra Block (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa Callaghan (Secretary) $0 $0
Peter Hendicott (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$72,908
Expenses
$123,715
Net Income
-$50,807
Net Assets
$523,611
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $148
0.2%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $62,015
85.1%
Sales of Assets $10,743
14.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $123,715
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $612,797
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $523,611
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0
Ian Davies (Director) $0 $0
Paul Folkesson (Director) $0 $0
Helmer Schweizer (Director) $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0
Peter Hendicott (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$32,375
Expenses
$53,829
Net Income
-$21,454
Net Assets
$576,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $31,395
97.0%
Sales of Assets $976
3.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,779
73.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $665,967
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $576,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0
Dwight Akerman (Director) $0 $0
Ian Davies (Director) $0 $0
Paul Folkesson (Director) $0 $0
Scott Mundle (Director) $0 $0
Helmer Schweizer (Director) $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,037
Expenses
$267
Net Income
$27,770
Net Assets
$558,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,216
93.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,821
6.5%
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 $647,647
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $558,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Akerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ian Davies (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Folkesson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helmer Schweizer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$38,681
Expenses
$34,640
Net Income
$4,041
Net Assets
$464,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,511
16.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33,310
86.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,140
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 $553,285
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $464,099
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Armin Duddek (President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Akerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ian Davies (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Folkesson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helmer Schweizer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,240
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$24,240
Net Assets
$522,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,240
100%
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 $612,119
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $522,933
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Timothy Mcmahon (President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dwight Akerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ian P Davies (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armin Duddek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Mundle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Purcell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Uduak Udom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Sue Chiles (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,068
Expenses
$100,212
Net Income
-$74,144
Net Assets
$464,314
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,411
66.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,657
33.2%
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 $553,500
Total Liabilities $89,186
Net Assets $464,314
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$41,670
Expenses
$152
Net Income
$41,518
Net Assets
$531,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $850
2.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40,820
98.0%
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 $647,007
Total Liabilities $115,488
Net Assets $531,519
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Cooper (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$523,493
Expenses
$480,459
Net Income
$43,034
Net Assets
$545,791
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $478,289
91.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $45,204
8.6%
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 $1,138,256
Total Liabilities $592,465
Net Assets $545,791
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Victor Connors (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Cooper (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,437
Expenses
$315,554
Net Income
$35,883
Net Assets
$523,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $326,276
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25,161
7.2%
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 $635,185
Total Liabilities $111,244
Net Assets $523,941
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Sidney Stern (President) $0 $0 $0
Tone Garaas Maurdalen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Peter Kehoe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Victor Connors (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Cooper (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Wallingford (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$338,077
Expenses
$426,878
Net Income
-$88,801
Net Assets
$452,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $328,729
97.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,348
2.8%
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 $873,847
Total Liabilities $421,244
Net Assets $452,603

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$673,666
Expenses
$770,332
Net Income
-$96,666
Net Assets
$492,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $660,033
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,633
2.0%
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 $837,362
Total Liabilities $344,512
Net Assets $492,850

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