EIN 34-0812556

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
ARVO advances vision science research globally, awards achievements, provides travel grants, and holds an annual convention for researchers.
Total revenues
$13,912,358
2024
Total expenses
$11,078,336
2024
Total assets
$23,327,104
2024
Num. employees
34
2024

Program areas at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Annual convention - The members of The Association gather annually and periodically to share The results of their Research efforts.
Awards and grants - arvo provides two types of awards: achievement awards to honor individuals for their contributions to Ophthalmology and Vision science; and travel grants that provide support to investigators who have an accepted and high-interest abstract for presentation at The annual meeting.
Journals - publications include iovs, jov, and tvst that focus on eye and Vision Research.
Education and Professional Development Programs - Provided to ARVO members throughout the year on topics relevant to eye and vision scientists.

Who funds The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
University of Wisconsin Medical FoundationSupport Functions of the Organization$5,750

Financials for The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,501,726
Program services$8,862,527
Investment income and dividends$468,868
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$40,484
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,038,753
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,912,358
Data update history
June 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
June 29, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,750 from University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthScience and technologyDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5515 Security LN Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20852
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
arvo.org/ 
Phone
(240) 221-2900
Facebook page
ARVOinfo 
Twitter profile
@arvoinfo 
IRS details
EIN
34-0812556
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1936
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G03: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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