Civic Intelligence

Better Vision Institute Educational Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 52-1645988

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 13, 2024

Organization ProfileTHEVISIONCOUNCILFOUNDATION.ORG
225 Reinekers Lane 700Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 740-9919

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.29x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

100th percentile

21.84x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

1st percentile

-1189%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$410,624

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10232.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-87%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$298,461

Down $97,092 (-25%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$210,813

Down $47,703 (-18%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$87,648

Down $49,389 (-36%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue100th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,013

Down $27,144 (-87%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$51,716

Down $110,657 (-68%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$47,703

Up $83,513 (+64%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2023

Assets$298,461
Liabilities$87,648
Net Assets$210,813
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$4,013
Expenses$51,716
Net Income-$47,703
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,013
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$380,658$295,465▼ $85,193
Accounts Receivable$14,895$2,996▼ $11,899
Total Assets$395,553$298,461▼ $97,092
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$137,037$87,648▼ $49,389
Total Liabilities$137,037$87,648▼ $49,389
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$202,569$154,866▼ $47,703
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$55,947$55,947→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$258,516$210,813▼ $47,703
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$395,553$298,461▼ $97,092
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott ShapiroChair
Karen RobertsImmediate Past Chair
James RosinVice Chair
Andrew WongDirector
Bidisha RudraDirector
Bruce ScottDirector
Darren HorndaschDirector
David MilanDirector
Earnie FranklinDirector
Fredric James GrethelDirector
Henry GreeneDirector
Jennifer DerryberryDirector
Jerry Warner IiiDirector
Kate DoerksenDirector
Ludovic LadreytDirector
Matthew CoonDirector
Michael Daley JrDirector
Stephen ShanbaumDirector
Steve HorowitzDirector
Tom SchroederDirector
Brian CarrollCFO/COO
Ashley MillsChief Executive Officer
Ross BrownleeSecretary-treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,000
Change in Net Assets
$-47,703
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,338
Other Expenses$1,378
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$50,338--$50,338
Office Expenses$1,153--$1,153
Fees for Services Accounting-$225-$225
Total Functional Expenses$51,491$225$0$51,716
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Hillsborough Community College FoundationTampa, FL501c3Scholarship$12,000
Middlesex Community College FoundationMiddletown, CT501c3Scholarship$8,620
Ga Piedmont College FoundationClarkston, GA501c3Scholarship$6,000
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College FoundationRichmond, VA501c3Scholarship$6,000
Ogeechee Technical College FoundationStatesboro, GA501c3Scholarship$6,000
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva, NC501c3Scholarship$6,000
Nyc College of Technology of the CunyBrooklyn, NY501c3Scholarship$5,718
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$87,648
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

“Better vision institute educational foundation (bvi) 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

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Vision Institute Educational
EIN
52-1645988
Phone
7037409919
Address
225 REINEKERS LANE 700, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Carroll
Title
CFO/COO
Phone
7037409919
Signed
2024-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ashley Mills
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
21
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Dembo Jones Pc
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD SUITE 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 organizatin has determined it does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits or obligatins as of december 31, 2023.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16DIRECTOR
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19DIRECTOR
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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE 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.
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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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.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. RATHER, IT PURSUES CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION IT SUPPORTS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATIN HAS DETERMINED IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATINS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$298,461
Liabilities
$87,648
Net assets
$210,813
Revenue
$4,013
Expenses
$51,716
Net income
-$47,703
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