Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY
Employer identification number
41-1227642
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
314,920
233,268
165,215
352,339
107,000
1,172,742
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3,019,437
3,739,720
4,121,717
4,105,165
4,262,130
19,248,169
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
3,334,357
3,972,988
4,286,932
4,457,504
4,369,130
20,420,911
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
309,710
391,050
635
59,147
16,119
776,661
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
309,710
391,050
635
59,147
16,119
776,661
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
19,644,250
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
3,334,357
3,972,988
4,286,932
4,457,504
4,369,130
20,420,911
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
178,265
252,210
224,111
454,812
568,948
1,678,346
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
178,265
252,210
224,111
454,812
568,948
1,678,346
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
240
1,919
410
276
2,845
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
3,512,862
4,227,117
4,511,453
4,912,592
4,938,078
22,102,102
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
88.880 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
89.190 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
7.590 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.270 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY
Employer identification number
41-1227642
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ACADEMY'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF FELLOWS (INCLUDING HONORARY FELLOWS, EMERITUS FELLOWS, AND LIFE FELLOWS), CANDIDATES FOR FELLOWSHIP, AND STUDENT MEMBERS. THE FELLOWS CONSTITUTE THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE OFFICERS AND AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
AMENDMENTS TO THE ACADEMY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RATIFIED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THOSE VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT, PROVIDED A QUORUM IS PRESENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND PRESENTS IT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, AND OFFICERS. WHEN A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONFLICT, ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION, AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM EVERY TWO YEARS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED USING A 360-DEGREE EVALUATION BY STAFF, COMMITTEES AND SECTION OFFICERS, AS WELL AS THE BOARD. THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES, PROVIDED IN SALARY SURVEYS OF NOT-FOR-PROFITS. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION. THE DECISION/APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES AND IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT. THIS PROCESS LAST OCCURED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ACADEMY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
ALLOCATION OF TIME BETWEEN RELATED ORGANIZATIONS LOIS SCHOENBRUN IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND OF AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. HER AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS SPENT WORKING FOR EACH ORGANIZATION ARE: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY - 32 HOURS PER WEEK AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION - 8 HOURS PER WEEK RICHARD JONES IS THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND OF AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. HIS AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS SPENT WORKING FOR EACH ORGANIZATION ARE: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY - 32 HOURS PER WEEK AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION - 8 HOURS PER WEEK JEFFREY WALLINE AND KARLA ZADNIK ARE BOARD MEMBERS OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY AND OF AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THEIR AVERAGE WEEKLY HOURS SPENT WORKING FOR EACH ORGANIZATION ARE: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY - 10 HOURS PER WEEK AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION - 5 HOURS PER WEEK
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
COMPENSATION TO BOARD MEMBERS: EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVED $1,000 STIPEND FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THIS PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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