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American Ophthalmological Society

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$244k (2023)

Expenses
$565k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.02M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.63M (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,488
Expenses
$565,252
Net Income
-$320,764
Net Assets
-$1,615,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $204,483
83.6%
Investment Income $20,947
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $19,058
7.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,500
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,016,719
Total Liabilities $2,632,528
Net Assets -$1,615,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David J Wilson Md (Executive Vp / Editor) $50,000 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md Phd (President Through 5/2023) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (President Start 5/2023) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md Facs Farvo (Council Chair Through 5/2023) $0 $0 $0
Preston H Blomquist Md (Council Chair Start 5/2023) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Hartnett Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter A Netland Md Phd (Council Member Start 5/2023) $0 $0 $0
David K Wallace Md Mph (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,235
Expenses
$586,548
Net Income
-$370,313
Net Assets
-$1,355,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $187,060
86.5%
Investment Income $18,172
8.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,003
5.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,970
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $971,150
Total Liabilities $2,326,693
Net Assets -$1,355,543
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David J Wilson Md (Executive Vp / Editor Start 5/2022) $25,000 $0 $0
Hans E Grossniklaus Md Mba (Executive Vp / Editor Through 5/2022) $22,000 $0 $0
Anne L Coleman Md Phd (President Through 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md (President Start 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Chair Through 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md (Council Chair Start 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
Preston H Blomquist Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Council Member Start 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Hartnett Md (Council Member Start 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
Stephen D Mcleod Md (Council Member Through 5/2022) $0 $0 $0
David K Wallace Md Mph (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,680
Expenses
$266,019
Net Income
-$98,339
Net Assets
-$838,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $115,520
68.9%
Investment Income $19,094
11.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $33,066
19.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,805
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,148,869
Total Liabilities $1,987,221
Net Assets -$838,352
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md Mba (Executive Vice President / Editor) $44,000 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (President Through 5/2021) $0 $0 $0
Anne L Coleman Md Phd (President Effective 5/2021) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Chair Through 5/2021) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Chair Start 5/2021) $0 $0 $0
Preston H Blomquist Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen D Mcleod Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
David K Wallace Md Mph (Council Member Effective 5/2021) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,093
Expenses
$248,498
Net Income
-$98,405
Net Assets
-$762,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $107,750
71.8%
Investment Income $15,754
10.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $26,589
17.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,805
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,088,251
Total Liabilities $1,851,169
Net Assets -$762,918
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vice President / Editor) $44,000 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (President Through 5/2020) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (President Effective 5/2020) $0 $0 $0
Preston H Blomquist Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Chair Effective 5/2020) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen D Mcleod Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Chair Through 5/2020) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,088
Expenses
$409,070
Net Income
-$185,982
Net Assets
-$710,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
2.2%
Program Services $195,960
87.8%
Investment Income $18,538
8.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,590
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,442
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $946,171
Total Liabilities $1,656,345
Net Assets -$710,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vice President / Editor) $44,000 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (President Through 5/2019) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (President Effective 5/2019) $0 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md Phd (Council Chair Through 5/2019) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Chair Effective 5/2019) $0 $0 $0
Preston H Blomquist Md (Council Member Effective 5/2019) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,383
Expenses
$433,571
Net Income
-$279,188
Net Assets
-$602,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $200,322
> 100%
Investment Income $16,571
10.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$62,510
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,812
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $762,249
Total Liabilities $1,364,741
Net Assets -$602,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vp/Editor Start 6/2018) $44,000 $0 $0
David J Wilson Md (President Through 5/2018) $0 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (President Start 5/2018) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor Through 6/2018) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Chair Through 5/2018) $0 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md Phd (Council Chair Start 5/2018) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
William F Mieler Md (Council Member Start 5/2018) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,998
Expenses
$371,122
Net Income
-$241,124
Net Assets
-$348,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $203,800
> 100%
Investment Income $14,999
11.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$88,801
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,960
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $782,240
Total Liabilities $1,130,825
Net Assets -$348,585
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vice President) $48,500 $0 $0
George B Bartley Md (President Through 5/2017) $0 $0 $0
David J Wilson Md (President Start 5/2017) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor) $0 $0 $0
Anne Coleman Md (Council Chair Through 5/2017) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md Phd (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Julia A Haller Md (Council Member Start 5/2017) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,079
Expenses
$361,918
Net Income
-$164,839
Net Assets
-$254,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $187,522
95.2%
Investment Income $12,899
6.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,342
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,451
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $958,514
Total Liabilities $1,213,058
Net Assets -$254,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vice President) $50,000 $0 $0
George B Bartley Md (President Effective May 2016) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn B Mets Md (President Through May 2016) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor) $0 $0 $0
Edward G Buckley Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Anne Louise Coleman Md (Council Chair Effective May 2016) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Member) $0 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (Council Chair Through May 2016) $0 $0 $0
Marco A Zarbin Md Ph D (Council Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$304,973
Expenses
$282,604
Net Income
$22,369
Net Assets
-$111,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $183,870
60.3%
Investment Income $12,249
4.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $108,854
35.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,635
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $638,872
Total Liabilities $750,059
Net Assets -$111,187
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (Executive Vp 2015 2016) $25,885 $1,362 $0
Thomas J Liesegang Md (Executive Vp 2014 2015) $23,750 $1,250 $0
Richard P Mills Md Mph (President 2014 2015) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor 2012 2016) $0 $0 $0
Jay C Erie Md (Council Chair 2014 2015) $0 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (Council Member 2015 2016) $0 $0 $0
Anne Louise Coleman Md (Council Member 2012 2016) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Member 2013 2016) $0 $0 $0
Marco Zarbin Md Phd (Council Member 2014 2016) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn B Mets Md (President 2015 2016) $0 $0 $0
Timothy W Olsen Md (Council Member 2015 2016) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,864
Expenses
$420,840
Net Income
-$169,976
Net Assets
-$15,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $221,275
88.2%
Investment Income $12,201
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $17,388
6.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,750
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $628,415
Total Liabilities $643,589
Net Assets -$15,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas J Liesegang Md (Executive Vice President) $23,750 $1,250 $0
Anne Louise Coleman Md (Council Member 05/13 05/15) $0 $0 $0
David J Wilson Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor 05/13 05/15) $0 $0 $0
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (President 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Jay C Erie Md (Council Member 05/13 05/15 Council Chair 5/14 5/15) $0 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (Council Member 05/13 05/15) $0 $0 $0
Marco Zarbin Md Phd (Council Member 05/14 05/15) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Member 05/13 05/15) $0 $0 $0
Richard P Mills Md Mph (President 05/14 05/15) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,682
Expenses
$276,403
Net Income
-$70,721
Net Assets
$154,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $180,670
87.8%
Investment Income $11,076
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,936
6.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,750
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $517,080
Total Liabilities $362,278
Net Assets $154,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas J Liesegang Md (Executive Vice President 05/13 05/14) $23,750 $1,250 $0
Anne Louise Coleman Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
David J Wilson Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Emily Y Chew Md (Editor 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Hans E Grossniklaus Md (President 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Jay C Erie Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
M Edward Wilson Jr Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Richard K Parrish Ii Md (President 05/12 05/13) $0 $0 $0
Woodford S Van Meter Md (Council Member 05/13 05/14) $0 $0 $0
Richard P Mills Md Mph (Council Chair 05/12 05/13) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$199,744
Expenses
$242,935
Net Income
-$43,191
Net Assets
$191,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $184,385
92.3%
Investment Income $10,141
5.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,218
2.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,750
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $451,606
Total Liabilities $260,310
Net Assets $191,296

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$189,411
Expenses
$241,763
Net Income
-$52,352
Net Assets
$207,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $177,635
93.8%
Investment Income $10,696
5.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,080
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,750
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,005
Total Liabilities $211,014
Net Assets $207,991

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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 Dec.
2002

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 Dec.
2001

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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