American Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Organization Overview

American Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, operating under the name Ascrs, is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (G9B) the organization is classified as: Surgical Specialties, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Ascrs employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ascrs 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 08/2021, Ascrs generated $16.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.9m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Ascrs has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $425,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER ANTERIOR SEGMENT SURGEONS TO IMPROVE THE VISION, OUTCOMES AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR PATIENTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND OTHER MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROVIDE EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY AND OTHER OPHTHALMOLOGY RELATED TOPICS. THE MEETINGS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTE THE SOCIETY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.


THE JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY, PUBLISHED MONTHLY, IS EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE AND SERVES TO PROMOTE THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. INCLUDED ARE ARTICLES ON ALL ASPECTS OF ANTERIOR SEGMENT SURGERY. IN ADDITION TO ORIGINAL CLINICAL STUDIES, THE JOURNAL FEATURES A CONSULTATION SECTION, PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES, IMPORTANT CASES, AND REVIEWS AS WELL AS BASIC SCIENCE ARTICLES.


THE BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION, ADMINISTRATIVE EYECARE, CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT OPHTHALMIC OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. REGULAR COLUMNS INCLUDE BUSINESS OPERATIONS, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL ISSUES, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, REVENUE GENERATION, CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE, TECHNICIAN MANAGEMENT, AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS, OPTICAL SHOPS AND OPHTHALMIC PRACTICES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mgm Resorts
2021 Annual Meeting Site / Av / F&b
$2,491,476
Freeman Audiovisual
Meeting A/v Services
$2,427,842
Lippincott Williams
Escrs Journal
$488,621
Avenue Live
Av / Meetings / Webcasts
$177,157
Sitecore Usa
Website Services
$128,713
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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$14,320,515
Investment income $112,876
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $216,483
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,391
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,090,211

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery has awarded $80,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AAO SURGICAL SCOPE FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENSURE PATIENT SAFETY AND SURGICAL STANDARDS

$50,000

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN FOR MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT CUTS

$25,000

FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHAMOLOGY

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INCREASE DIVERISITY IN OPHTHAMOLOGY BY HELPING UNDERREPRESENTED IN MEDICINE STUDENTS

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery has recieved totaling $160,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Allergan Foundation

North Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: OPERATION SIGHT

$100,000
Alcon Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: EYE CARE

$50,000
Dahl Family Foundation Inc

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$10,000
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