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American Board of Optometry

EIN 27-1300724 • 501(c)6 • St Louis, MO

Profile

The american board of optometry, incorporated in 2009, oversees the process for board certification of optometry. Board certification and maintenance of certification for optometry is a means of demonstrating ongoing clinical competence independent of established licensing and regulatory boards. Board certification will not confer legal qualification, privilege or license to practice optometry.

243 North Lindbergh BlvdSt Louis, MO 63141

www.americanboardofoptometry.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

10th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-4.0%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-1.5%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Down

$590,567

Down $50,208 (-7.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$259,611

Up $62,302 (+32%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$330,956

Down $112,510 (-25%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$495,928

Down $14,766 (-2.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$587,370

Up $112,974 (+24%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$91,442

Down $127,740 (-352%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MAssets 2011: $180,280Liabilities 2011: $812,218Net Assets 2011: -$631,9382011Assets 2012: $248,040Liabilities 2012: $1,503,390Net Assets 2012: -$1,255,3502012Assets 2013: $1,075,195Liabilities 2013: $1,768,556Net Assets 2013: -$693,3612013Assets 2014: $594,705Liabilities 2014: $315,756Net Assets 2014: $278,9492014Assets 2015: $365,009Liabilities 2015: $510,680Net Assets 2015: -$145,6712015Assets 2016: $330,024Liabilities 2016: $396,868Net Assets 2016: -$66,8442016Assets 2017: $327,366Liabilities 2017: $266,428Net Assets 2017: $60,9382017Assets 2018: $409,343Liabilities 2018: $254,454Net Assets 2018: $154,8892018Assets 2019: $528,461Liabilities 2019: $283,243Net Assets 2019: $245,2182019Assets 2021: $652,391Liabilities 2021: $245,223Net Assets 2021: $407,1682021Assets 2022: $640,775Liabilities 2022: $197,309Net Assets 2022: $443,4662022Assets 2024: $590,567Liabilities 2024: $259,611Net Assets 2024: $330,9562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$590,567
Liabilities$259,611
Net Assets$330,956
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,091,9332011Expenses 2012: $1,330,4442012Revenue 2013: $2,025,621Expenses 2013: $1,463,632Net Income 2013: $561,9892013Revenue 2014: $2,186,200Expenses 2014: $1,213,890Net Income 2014: $972,3102014Revenue 2015: $658,932Expenses 2015: $1,083,552Net Income 2015: -$424,6202015Revenue 2016: $633,729Expenses 2016: $554,902Net Income 2016: $78,8272016Revenue 2017: $601,850Expenses 2017: $474,068Net Income 2017: $127,7822017Revenue 2018: $606,620Expenses 2018: $512,669Net Income 2018: $93,9512018Revenue 2019: $570,365Expenses 2019: $480,036Net Income 2019: $90,3292019Revenue 2021: $556,388Expenses 2021: $454,870Net Income 2021: $101,5182021Revenue 2022: $510,694Expenses 2022: $474,396Net Income 2022: $36,2982022Revenue 2024: $495,928Expenses 2024: $587,370Net Income 2024: -$91,4422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$495,928
Expenses$587,370
Net Income-$91,442
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$590,567
Liabilities
$259,611
Net assets
$330,956
Revenue
$495,928
Expenses
$587,370
Net income
-$91,442
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.26$0.33$0.50$0.59$0.09
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.64$0.20$0.44$0.51$0.47$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.25$0.41$0.56$0.45$0.10
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.28$0.25$0.57$0.48$0.09
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.25$0.15$0.61$0.51$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.27$0.06$0.60$0.47$0.13
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.33$0.40$0.07$0.63$0.55$0.08
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.37$0.51$0.15$0.66$1.08$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.32$0.28$2.19$1.21$0.97
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$1.77$0.69$2.03$1.46$0.56
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$1.50$1.26$1.33
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.81$0.63$1.09
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2019 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$570,365
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The american board of optometry, incorporated in 2009, oversees the process for board certification of optometry. Board certification and maintenance of certification for optometry is a means of demonstrating ongoing clinical competence independent of established licensing and regulatory boards. Board certification does not confer legal qualification, privilege or license to practice optometry.

Abo's mission is to advance the quality of eye care by promoting excellence through education, assessment, practice and professionalism, to the benefit of all patients.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$379,220$497,730▲ $118,510
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$30,123$30,628▲ $505
Accounts Receivable$0$103▲ $103
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$409,343$528,461▲ $119,118
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$232,445$237,825▲ $5,380
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,009$45,418▲ $23,409
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$254,454$283,243▲ $28,789
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$154,889$245,218▲ $90,329
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$154,889$245,218▲ $90,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$409,343$528,461▲ $119,118

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$5,290$5,290
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
April WilhelmExecutive DirectorFT$77,154$27,424$104,578

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul Hodge OdChair
David Sterna OdVice-chair
Diane Adamczyk OdMember
Erich a Hinel OdMember
Katherine M Mastrota OMember
Kristen Thelen OdMember
Matthew Gerstberger OdMember
Niloufar Soltanian OdMember
Michael D Gerstner OdSecretary
Russell NewmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$570,365
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$90,329

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$570,365
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$570,365
Total Revenue per Form 990
$570,365
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$369,089
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$110,947
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other---$203,966
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$77,154
Insurance---$41,633
Advertising---$37,188
Other Employee Benefits---$22,451
Travel---$21,860
Fees for Services Accounting---$14,612
Fees for Services Management---$13,106
Conferences and Meetings---$7,215
Payroll Taxes---$6,369
Other Expenses---$4,980
Pension Plan Contributions---$4,973
Office Expenses---$1,131
Fees for Services Legal---$1,043
All Other Expenses---$33
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$480,036

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$480,036
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$480,036
Total Expenses per Form 990$480,036
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Process to review the form 990 the form 990 is prepared by an external accounting firm. The prepared form is then reviewed by the executive director and board of directors prior to final submission to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Process for monitoring compliance with conflict of interest policy the conflict of interest is signed when an employee, volunteer or board member is first hired or first begins their term. For staff this is done at the time of hire; board members at the annual meeting when they are elected and volunteers before their first work assignment begins. These are updated and signed as changes are needed and made to the conflict of interest statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Process for determining compensation an independent compensation analysis is utilized to accumulate a reasonable wage basis for all employees. The board of trustees reviews the information and approves the compensation level of the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents available to the public governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Board of Optometry
EIN
27-1300724
In Care Of
% APRIL R WILHELM
Phone
3149834234
Address
243 NORTH LINDBERGH BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63141

Signing Officer

Name
April Wilhelm
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3149834234
Signed
2020-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
April Wilhelm
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Bkd Llp
Address
211 N BROADWAY SUITE 600, ST LOUIS, MO 63102-2733
Preparer
Troy A Lindsey
Phone
3142315544
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

“Description:consulting total fees:70290”

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

“Description:editorial total fees:45986”

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

“Description:other total fees:87690”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in asc 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTOMETRY (ABO) WAS FOUNDED IN 2009, AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BOARD CERTIFIES OPTOMETRISTS IN THE UNITED STATES. ABO WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND THE OPTOMETRY PROFESSION BY ASSESSING AND CERTIFYING THE COMPETENCY OF OPTOMETRISTS. BOARD CERTIFICATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT SETS EDUCATIONAL AND PRACTICE STANDARDS AND OFFERS A MEANS OF DEMONSTRATING ONGOING CLINICAL COMPETENCE THROUGH MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE PREPARED FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS SIGNED WHEN AN EMPLOYEE, VOLUNTEER OR BOARD MEMBER IS FIRST HIRED OR FIRST BEGINS THEIR TERM. FOR STAFF THIS IS DONE AT THE TIME OF HIRE; BOARD MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING WHEN THEY ARE ELECTED AND VOLUNTEERS BEFORE THEIR FIRST WORK ASSIGNMENT BEGINS. THESE ARE UPDATED AND SIGNED AS CHANGES ARE NEEDED AND MADE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION ANALYSIS IS UTILIZED TO ACCUMULATE A REASONABLE WAGE BASIS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION LEVEL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DESCRIPTION:EDITORIAL TOTAL FEES:45986
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