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Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % KATHERINE SALAZAR-POSS
Other · SAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-2682387
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About

The mission of the foundation of the american academy of ophthalmology (FAAO) is to advance the american academy of ophthalmology's (AAO) priority programs in clinical education, quality and data science, and public service.

In care of Katherine Salazar-POSS

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
4
Volunteers
3,000

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$14.9M
Expenses
$17.3M
Assets
$182.4M
Liabilities
$46.6M

Financial history

$17.3M$8.7M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $14.9M · Peak FY2019: $16.8M · Avg: $12.6M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$5.3M
FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Address

655 Beach Street
SAN Francisco, CA, 94109-134

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members12
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.6%
Permanent endowment %28.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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