Vanguard Ophthalmology Society is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vanguard Ophthalmology Society is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Vanguard Ophthalmology Society generated $16.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE VANGUARD OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY (VOS) WAS FORMED SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO RECOGNIZE AND UNITE FUTURE THOUGHT LEADERS IN OPHTHALMIC SUBSPECIALITIES RELATED TO THE ANTERIOR SEGMENT. FOUNDING MEMBERS WERE SELECTED BY CURRENT RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN THE FIELD AND THE GROUP REPRESENTS A WIDE PROFESSIONAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DEMOGRAPHIC. THE VOS MEETS BIANNUALLY AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP FUTURE OPHTHALMIC TRENDS, INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SPECIALTY THROUGH INNOVATIVE THOUGHT SHARING ON TOPICS RELATED TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL THERAPEUTICS, DIAGNOSTICS, INFORMATION, MARKETING, PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT, ETHICS, AND PHILANTHROPY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Leela Raju MD President | 1 | $0 | |
Neda Shamie MD Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Bill Wiley MD Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
John Destefano MD Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $16,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,122 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,310 |
Total expenses | $4,432 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $218,820 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $218,820 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $218,820 |