Nonprofit · EIN 76-0216422
FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,742,051 | $1,830,070 | -$88,019 | $11,962,534 | $146,874 | $11,815,660 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,031,260 | $1,661,217 | $370,043 | $11,325,344 | $78,370 | $11,246,974 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,446,258 | $1,639,307 | -$193,049 | $10,082,259 | $259,928 | $9,822,331 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $804,911
- Program service revenue
- $829,900
- Investment income
- $220,026
- Net income from fundraising events
- $181,781
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$294,567
- Other revenue
- -$112,786
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $198,990
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $1,726,678
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,392
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,325,344
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,962,534
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $146,874
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,815,660
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,685,445
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,563,859
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,251,801
- Gross unrelated business income
- $220,026
- Gross receipts
- $2,185,811
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COBLE OD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| VISSETT SUN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE NGUYEN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERNAY OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM ANNUNZIATO OD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM D ALTIG OD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF JONES OD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MOES NASSER OD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DESIREE HOPPING OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TYLER THOMPSON OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK BULLIMORE OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER CASS OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOE DELOACH OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JUAN CERDA OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARIA CONTALDI OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN RICHDALE OD PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COBLE OD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VISSETT SUN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE NGUYEN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERNAY OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM ANNUNZIATO OD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM D ALTIG OD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JEFF JONES OD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MOES NASSER OD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DESIREE HOPPING OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER THOMPSON OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK BULLIMORE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER CASS OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE DELOACH OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUAN CERDA OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA CONTALDI OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHRYN RICHDALE OD PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COBLE OD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VISSETT SUN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE NGUYEN OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERNAY OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM ANNUNZIATO OD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM D ALTIG OD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JEFF JONES OD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MOES NASSER OD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DESIREE HOPPING OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER THOMPSON OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK BULLIMORE OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETER CASS OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE DELOACH OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUAN CERDA OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA CONTALDI OD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHRYN RICHDALE OD PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77204-2020
- In care of
- % UH COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MOES NASSER, 942 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77056
- Signed the 990
- MOES NASSER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 743-1795
- Return prepared by
- WRINKLE GARDNER & FAUST PC
Mission
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN VISION
Program accomplishments
- EXPENSES OF SPONSORING THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRISTS TO MEET STATE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSExpenses $1,368,806 · revenue $829,900
- CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AND OTHER VISIONARY AND HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONSExpenses $335,111 · grants $198,990
- SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRYExpenses $22,761
- SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL VISION RELATED PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0216422
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E190)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,962,534
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,185,811
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,742,051 | $1,830,070 | $11,962,534 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,031,260 | $1,661,217 | $11,325,344 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,446,258 | $1,639,307 | $10,082,259 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,427,590 | $774,436 | $9,527,603 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 76-0216422).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC is 76-0216422.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MOES NASSER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN VISION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,742,051, expenses of $1,830,070 and total assets of $11,962,534 at year end.
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