EIN 34-0812556

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1936
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
Description
The purpose of The organization is to encourage and assist Research, training, publication, and dissemination of knowledge in Vision and Ophthalmology. Arvo advances Research worldwide into understanding The visual system and preventing, treating and curing its disorders. Encourage and assist Research, training, publication, and dissemination of knowledge in Vision and Ophthalmology. Advance Research to understand The visual system & prevent, treat & cure its disorders.
Total revenues
$12,169,218
2025
Total expenses
$11,329,401
2025
Total assets
$22,921,004
2025
Num. employees
41
2025

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.
Advocacy and Outreach

Who funds The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$70

Financials for The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,433,861
Program services$8,810,314
Investment income and dividends$715,997
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$24,566
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$184,480
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,169,218
Data update history
May 30, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
May 25, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 16, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
April 19, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsMedical research organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersMedical disciplinesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationMembershipsConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
19226 Montgomery Village Ave 311
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Phone
(240) 221-2900
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
H03: Medical Research Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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