Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Webster, New York, registered in 1998, with $102,104 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1190, Webster, NY, 14580 EIN 86-0843480 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▲ 29.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$92K
Net assets
$99K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council: 13 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65K (FY2011) to $102K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $99K
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$99K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,104▲29.5% | $92,060▲19.5% | $98,896▲11.3% | $98,896▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $78,819▲19.6% | $77,039▲20.5% | $88,852▲2.0% | $88,852▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $65,902▼14.0% | $63,909▼3.9% | $87,072▲2.3% | $87,072▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $76,625▲29.3% | $66,498▲0.4% | $85,079▲13.5% | $85,079▲13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $59,252▼33.1% | $66,261▼10.0% | $74,952▼8.6% | $74,952▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $88,580▲32.9% | $73,663▲7.3% | $81,961▲22.2% | $81,961▲21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $66,647▼5.6% | $68,668 | $67,044▼2.9% | $67,583▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $70,576▼17.2% | $68,694▲8.5% | $69,065▲2.8% | $69,065▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $85,270▲64.9% | $63,330▼6.7% | $67,183▲48.5% | $67,183▲48.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $51,712▼1.8% | $67,891▲14.7% | $45,243▼26.3% | $45,243▼26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $52,686▼0.6% | $59,182▼3.1% | $61,422▼9.6% | $61,422▼9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $52,989▼13.8% | $61,097▼6.6% | $67,918▼10.7% | $67,918▼10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $61,489▼4.7% | $65,387▲12.2% | $76,026▼4.9% | $76,026▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $64,523 | $58,288 | $79,924 | $79,924 | 990EZ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0843480, based in Webster, New York.
- What is Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council's EIN?
- Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0843480.
- How much revenue does Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council report?
- Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council reported $102,104 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council have?
- CharityIndex grades Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Optics and Electro-optics Standards Council (EIN 86-0843480) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.