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Better Vision Institute Educational

EIN 52-1645988 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Profile

The better vision institute is the 501c3 organization associated with the parent 501c6 company, the vision council. The purpose of the organization is to increase public awareness of the need for eyecare, to educate the public of new product development and technology which will aid in protecting, preserving and enhancing vision, and to encourage research and publish information relating to vision care and vision care products.

225 Reinekers Lane 700Alexandria, VA 22314

thevisioncouncilfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

38.80x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-1169%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

55th percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$300,042

Up $1,581 (+0.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$127,707

Up $40,059 (+46%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$172,335

Down $38,478 (-18%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue100th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,291

Down $722 (-18%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$41,769

Down $9,947 (-19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$38,478

Up $9,225 (+19%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $60,409Liabilities 2010: $285Net Assets 2010: $60,1242010Assets 2011: $60,389Liabilities 2011: $385Net Assets 2011: $60,0042011Assets 2012: $60,372Liabilities 2012: $385Net Assets 2012: $59,9872012Assets 2013: $60,333Liabilities 2013: $385Net Assets 2013: $59,9482013Assets 2014: $60,266Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $60,2662014Assets 2015: $60,199Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $60,1992015Assets 2016: $60,130Liabilities 2016: $3,922Net Assets 2016: $56,2082016Assets 2017: $60,060Liabilities 2017: $3,922Net Assets 2017: $56,1382017Assets 2018: $59,991Liabilities 2018: $3,922Net Assets 2018: $56,0692018Assets 2019: $59,907Liabilities 2019: $3,922Net Assets 2019: $55,9852019Assets 2020: $55,896Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $55,8962020Assets 2021: $810,824Liabilities 2021: $421,092Net Assets 2021: $389,7322021Assets 2022: $395,553Liabilities 2022: $137,037Net Assets 2022: $258,5162022Assets 2023: $298,461Liabilities 2023: $87,648Net Assets 2023: $210,8132023Assets 2024: $300,042Liabilities 2024: $127,707Net Assets 2024: $172,3352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$300,042
Liabilities$127,707
Net Assets$172,335
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $1592010Revenue 2011: $34Expenses 2011: $154Net Income 2011: -$1202011Revenue 2012: $25,039Expenses 2012: $25,056Net Income 2012: -$172012Revenue 2013: $18Expenses 2013: $57Net Income 2013: -$392013Revenue 2014: $403Expenses 2014: $85Net Income 2014: $3182014Revenue 2015: $18Expenses 2015: $85Net Income 2015: -$672015Revenue 2016: $18Expenses 2016: $4,009Net Income 2016: -$3,9912016Revenue 2017: $18Expenses 2017: $88Net Income 2017: -$702017Revenue 2018: $16Expenses 2018: $85Net Income 2018: -$692018Revenue 2019: $18Expenses 2019: $102Net Income 2019: -$842019Revenue 2020: $9Expenses 2020: $98Net Income 2020: -$892020Revenue 2021: $438,364Expenses 2021: $104,528Net Income 2021: $333,8362021Revenue 2022: $31,157Expenses 2022: $162,373Net Income 2022: -$131,2162022Revenue 2023: $4,013Expenses 2023: $51,716Net Income 2023: -$47,7032023Revenue 2024: $3,291Expenses 2024: $41,769Net Income 2024: -$38,4782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,291
Expenses$41,769
Net Income-$38,478
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$300,042
Liabilities
$127,707
Net assets
$172,335
Revenue
$3,291
Expenses
$41,769
Net income
-$38,478
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.00$1.28$1.72$0.03$0.42$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.88$2.11$0.04$0.52$0.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.96$1.37$2.59$0.31$1.62$1.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.11$4.21$3.90$4.38$1.05$3.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.04$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.04$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.04$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.04$0.56$0.00$0.04$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.25$0.25$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,291
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To bring together ophthalmology, optometry, and opticianry to address america's vision health, and to raise funds for disaster relief in the wake of extraordinary events.

Committed to solving the industry's biggest challenges: industry growth and public awareness.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$295,465$290,229▼ $5,236
Accounts Receivable$2,996$9,813▲ $6,817
Total Assets$298,461$300,042▲ $1,581
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$87,648$127,707▲ $40,059
Total Liabilities$87,648$127,707▲ $40,059
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$154,866$116,388▼ $38,478
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$55,947$55,947→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$210,813$172,335▼ $38,478
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$298,461$300,042▲ $1,581
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott ShapiroChair
Karen RobertsImmediate Past Chair
James RosinVice Chair
Andrew WongDirector
Bruce ScottDirector
Fredric James GrethelDirector
Henry GreeneDirector
Jennifer DerryberryDirector
Jerry Warner IiiDirector
Ludovic LadreytDirector
Matthew CoonDirector
Stephen ShanbaumDirector
Steve HorowitzDirector
Thomas BurkhardtDirector
Tom SchroederDirector
Brian CarrollCFO/COO
Ashley MillsChief Executive Officer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,212
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$79
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,212
Change in Net Assets
$-38,478
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$47,357
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0
Other Expenses$-5,588

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,188--$40,188
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,169--$7,169
Other Expenses$-6,600--$-6,600
Total Functional Expenses$41,769$0$0$41,769
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Benjamin Franklin Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA501c3Scholarship$6,000
Broward College FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL501c3Scholarship$6,000
Ga Piedmont College FoundationClarkston, GA501c3Scholarship$6,000
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College FoundationRichmond, VA501c3Scholarship$6,000
Miami Dade College FoundationMiami, FL501c3Scholarship$6,000
Raritan Valley Community College FoundationBranchburg, NJ501c3Scholarship$6,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliates$127,707
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The vision council foundation (vcf) business is reviewed and approved by the vision council board of directors as needed so there is no separate governing body for the bvi.”

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

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the finance committee of the vision council (parent organization), of which three of the four members are on the board of directors. The finance committee is charged with the responsibility to review all financial matters on behalf on the board of directors.”

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

“Bod members are briefed at the beginning of each meeting by tvc's legal counsel. In addition, at the first bod meeting of the new year, bod members are required to review and acknowledge by signature a conflict-of-interest statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Ceo salary is benchmarked and reviewed/approved by the executive committee. Staff member salary adjustments are also benchmarked and reviewed and approved by hr, the cfo with final approval by the ceo.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation provides copies upon request and/or available at staff headquarters for inspection.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Vision Council Foundation
EIN
52-1645988
Phone
7037409919
Address
225 REINEKERS LANE 700, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Carroll
Title
CFO/COO
Phone
7037409919
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ashley Mills
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD 500, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Bert L Swain CPA
Phone
3017705100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“There was no change to the oversight or selection process for the audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation has determined it does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1DETERMINATION IS MADE ON A CONTINUAL BASIS THROUGH THE MONITORING OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION REVENUES AND INVESTMENT INCOME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION 509(A)(2) PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST.
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