Armed Forces Optometric Society

Organization Overview

Armed Forces Optometric Society is located in Louisville, CO. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Armed Forces Optometric Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Armed Forces Optometric 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 12/2020, Armed Forces Optometric Society generated $331.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $339.3k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ARMED FORCES OPTOMETRIC SOCIETY AFOS IS THE AOA AFFILIATE FOR ALL FEDERAL SERVICES OPTOMETRISTS. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE THOSE SERVING IN THE US MILITARY AIR FORCE ARMY AND NAVY AND THEIR RESERVE COMPONENTS VETERANS ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AFOS PROVIDES TWO NATIONAL MEETINGS EACH YEAR FOR OUR MEMBER DOCTORS. THESE NATIONAL MEETINGS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT IS REQUIRED FOR MILITARY OR FEDERAL SERVICE OPTOMETRISTS. IN ADDITION THESE MEETINGS PROVIDE A FORUM FOR KEY EXHIBITORS TO DISPLAY THE LATEST OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY TO OUR MEMBERS. THIS ENABLES EACH MEMBER TO HAVE EXPOSURE TO THE LEADING EDGE INSTRUMENTATION WHICH WILL ASSIST THEIR UNIT COMMAND IN SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO DELIVER THE BEST EYE CARE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND MILITARY VETERANS ACROSS THE NATION.


AFOS MONITORS ALL FEDERAL GUIDELINES RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT OPTOMETRISTS WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY VA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNICATES THIS INFORMATION TO TOUR MEMBER DOCTORS THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS OF COMMUNICATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
H Lindsay Wright
Executive Director
$137,261
Dr Jason Hales
Past President
$0
Dr Christopher Cordes
President
$0
Dr Emily Sprague
President-Elect
$0
Dr Greg Smith
Vice President
$0
Dr Justin Sandholm
Sec-Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$298,358
Investment income $1,391
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $331,113

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