EIN 95-3877992

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
55
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2021-08-01
Description
ASCRS's mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government.
Total revenues
$16,090,211
2021
Total expenses
$12,934,598
2021
Total assets
$11,891,572
2021
Num. employees
55
2021

Program areas at ASCRS

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 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.
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.

Grants made by ASCRS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Ensure Patient Safety and Surgical Standards$50,000
American College of Surgeons FoundationCampaign for Medicare Reimbursement Cuts$25,000
the Foundation of the American Academy of OphthalmologyIncrease Diverisity in Ophthamology By Helping Underrepresented in Medicine Students$5,000

Who funds American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
SALVITTI FAMily Foundation ImaGeneral Support$5,000

Personnel at ASCRS

NameTitleCompensation
Donald W BellChief Operating Officer / Associate Executive Director$284,864
Matthew E MoseleyChief Financial Officer
Richard E MrazChief Technology Officer / Director , Technology / Director of Information Technology / Director , It$147,345
Eric DonnenfeldChief Medical Editor , Eyeworld / Medical Editor Eyeworld / Medical Editor , Eyeworld / Immediate Past President$0
Laureen C RowlandExecutive Director - Asoa / Executive Director Asoa / Asoa Executive Director / Executive Director , Asoa$167,500
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for ASCRS

RevenuesFYE 08/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$14,320,515
Investment income and dividends$112,876
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$216,483
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,391
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,425,946
Total revenues$16,090,211

Form 990s for ASCRS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-082021-07-13990View PDF
2019-082020-08-14990View PDF
2018-082019-10-12990View PDF
2017-082018-10-16990View PDF
2016-082017-10-12990OView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from SALVITTI FAMily Foundation Ima
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
July 11, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 11, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofits
Issues
HealthScience and technologyEducationDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Memberships
General information
Address
12587 Fair Lakes Cir No 348
Fairfax, VA 22033
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
ascrs.org/ 
Phone
(703) 591-2220
Facebook page
American-Society-of-Cataract-and-Refractive-Surgery-ASCRS 
Twitter profile
@ascrstweets 
IRS details
EIN
95-3877992
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G03: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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