The American Optometric Association

“Members consist of various classes of optometrists, paraoptometrics, optometric students, and other key individuals who have a substantial role or interest in the profession of optometry.”

“The house of delegates, consisting of the association's members, meets annually at congress to elect two trustees, each for a three year term, secretary/treasurer, vice president, and president-elect to the board of trustees. The house of delegates consists of representatives from each affiliate whom receive votes based upon their number of active members.”

“The house of delegates retains the duties to elect the board of trustees, ratify the decisions of the board of trustees, approve the location of the annual congress, and receive and act, as deemed appropriate, upon reports of any committees established by the house of delegates.”

“The 990 is completed by the finance department in conjunction with assistance from external tax professionals. The 990 is reviewed by management and forwarded to the board of trustees prior to final submission to the irs.”

“All employees, directors, volunteers and/or trustees are required annually (or at the initial point of service) to sign the conflict of interest policy and notify the organization of any potential issues. Individuals are not paid or reimbursed for expenses until such disclosure has been submitted to the legal department each year. The legal department and volunteer leaders review completed policies and notify senior management of any relevant conflicts disclosed. Senior management and legal counsel then review the conflicts disclosed to determine any necessary course of action or disclosure.”

“The board of trustees conducts a review of the compensation level for the executive director based upon the term of his/her employment agreement and it is reviewed annually. The formal review was conducted in april 2022.”

“The organization utilizes an external consultant to provide a market-based compensation range for every position within the organization. These ranges are reviewed by human resources to determine any irregularities in accordance with the organization's compensation policy. The organization performs this process typically on an annual basis or as market conditions require.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“CONSULTING FEES - Total Expense: 5356279, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; EDITORIAL FEES - Total Expense: 11222, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; ARTWORK/PHOTO FEES - Total Expense: 224447, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES - Total Expense: 398967, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;”

“EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY - 162365; CHANGE IN SWAP VALUE - 10947; DISTRIBUTED EARNINGS FROM SUBSIDIARY - 250000; Total - 423312;”