Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Louis, Missouri, registered in 2005, with $4,655,552 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
243 North Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63141 EIN 23-7292391 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.7M
▲ 806.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$917K
Net assets
$4.2M
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 Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation— 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 rating55 mo reserves · +80% 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 Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation: 55 mo reserves · +80% 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 Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation— 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 Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 243 North Lindbergh Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63141
- City
- St Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $4.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69KNet assets $4.2M
Operating margin
80.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$69K
Net assets
$4.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,655,552▲807% | $917,391▲80.2% | $4,210,828▲793% | $4,279,418▲699% | 990 |
| 2023 | $513,423▼18.0% | $509,167▼16.9% | $471,605▼1.1% | $535,915▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $626,345▼13.0% | $612,788▲11.8% | $476,621▼0.2% | $544,990▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $720,272▼34.9% | $548,059▼51.3% | $477,718▲56.4% | $545,870▼42.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,106,124▲61.1% | $1,124,391▲25.2% | $305,505▼5.6% | $948,686▲100% | 990 |
| 2019 | $686,743▼30.2% | $897,807▼3.6% | $323,772▼39.5% | $473,859▼30.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $983,873▼23.4% | $931,340▼26.5% | $534,836▲10.9% | $679,613▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,283,881▲35.3% | $1,267,760▲24.4% | $482,303▲3.5% | $669,788▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $949,165▲21.9% | $1,019,104▲7.3% | $466,182▼13.0% | $564,326▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $778,579▼28.7% | $949,563▲7.6% | $536,121▼24.2% | $615,958▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,091,914▲6.4% | $882,760▼18.1% | $707,105▲42.0% | $845,107▲41.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,026,199 | $1,077,446▲10.9% | $497,951▼9.3% | $598,630▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $971,303▼32.8% | $549,198▲9.1% | $600,338▼41.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,445,130 | $503,608 | $1,023,702 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $149K total
10 grants to Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation totaling $149K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $61,420 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,650 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,455 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2019 | $23,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7292391, based in St Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation's EIN?
- Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7292391.
- How much revenue does Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation report?
- Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation reported $4,655,552 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Optometry Cares-the Aoa Foundation (EIN 23-7292391) 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.