VCA is a trade / professional association based in Alexandria, VA that was founded in 1985. As of 2019 they had $24 million in revenue and $16 million in assets.
Vision Council of America's mission is to improve America's vision health while fostering a thriving business environment for the entire vision community.
Previous legal names or variations of their name include: The Vision Council.
Member services: The Vision Council member services department works to become The "go-to" resource for member companies and The optical industry. The Vision Council works to expand and enhance services; represent and protect members' interests at The industry, domestic, and international standards levels; and organizes industry research and member program initiatives.
Shows & meetings - The Vision Council shows & meetings department increases exhibitor return on investment (roi) and satisfaction levels, captures market share, and continues to improve attendee satisfaction levels.
Marketing & communications: The Vision Council marketing & communications department will elevate The image and increase awareness for The Vision Council and its programs among members. In addition, The interests of The Vision Council membership will be presented to consumers and allied organizations through a variety of special events, marketing, advertising, and public relations means.
| Fiscal year ending | Date received by IRS | Form | PDF link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12 | Jan 22, 2020 | 990 | View PDF |
| 2017-12 | Mar 15, 2019 | 990 | View PDF |
| 2016-12 | Mar 14, 2018 | 990 | View PDF |
| 2015-12 | Mar 1, 2017 | 990O | View PDF |
| 2014-12 | Jan 27, 2016 | 990O | View PDF |
| ...and five more Form 990 PDFs | |||
| Field | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $0 |
| Program services | $24,160,104 |
| Investment income and dividends | $324,555 |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 |
| Royalty revenue | $47,243 |
| Net rental income | $0 |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $143,946 |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $6,573 |
| Total revenues | $24,682,421 |
| Vendor | Services | Amount paid | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Content management system software | 2019-09-23 | |
| ███ | Association management software; CRM software | 2019-09-23 | |
| █████████ ████████ | Software | 2019-09-23 | |
| ███████ | Marketing software | 2019-09-23 | |
| ████ ███ █████ | Tax accounting | 2019-03-07 | |
| ████ ████████ ███ ██████ | Legal Counsel | $179,584 | 2017-12-01 |
| ████████ ███ | Consulting Social Media and Marketing | $118,300 | 2017-12-01 |
| █████ ███████ █████ ███ | Consulting Management | $422,365 | 2017-12-01 |
| ...and two more vendors | |||
| Name | Title | Compensation | Most recent data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Carroll | Chief Financial Officer | $224,461 | Feb. 1, 2018 |
| Greg Chavez | Executive Vice President of Operations and Membership | $180,127 | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| ███████ ██████ | Vice President of Marketing and Communications | $205,145 | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| ███ █████████ | Creative Director | - | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| █████ █████ | Senior Director of Industry Research | $113,680 | Jan. 24, 2018 |
| ████ ███████ | Chairman | $0 | July 17, 2019 |
| ██████ ███████ | Immediate Past Chair | $0 | Jan. 8, 2019 |
| ██████ █████ | Chief Executive Officer | $192,406 | Sept. 19, 2017 |
| ███████ █████ | Past Chief Executive Officer | $378,902 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
| ███████ ██████ | Executive Vice President | $201,624 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
| ...and three more key personnel | |||