Nonprofit · EIN 77-0599827
OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $122,083 | $27,760 | $94,323 | $706,990 | $3,946 | $703,044 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $64,593 | $16,026 | $48,567 | $589,352 | $236 | $589,116 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,283
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,800
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,405
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $500
- Accounting fees
- $1,266
- Travel
- $2,449
- Program services (functional)
- $20,886
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,512
- Fundraising (functional)
- $362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $589,352
- Total assets, end of year
- $706,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,946
- Net assets, end of year
- $703,044
- Publicly traded securities
- $597,768
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $703,044
- Gross receipts
- $196,798
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- ND
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BEATTIE OD | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| BLAINE BURDICK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JASON SCHAFF | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| KRISTIN ENGSTROM OD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| JAMES HELMERS | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| LORI SCHEEL | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BEATTIE OD | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BLAINE BURDICK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SCHAFF | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ENGSTROM OD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES HELMERS | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORI SCHEEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4321 20TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-7194
- In care of
- % NANCY KOPP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 921 South 9th Street Ste 120, Bismarck ND 58504
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JASON SCHAFF, 4321 20TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Brian Beattie OD, 3218 Crocus Ave, Bismarck ND 58504
- Signed the 990
- JASON SCHAFF, Chair
- Phone
- (701) 356-3143
- Website
- ofnd.org
- Return prepared by
- Haga Kommer LTD
Mission
THE OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF ND IS FOCUSED ON "IMPROVING LIVES BY IMPROVING SIGHT". ORGANIZED FOR ACCEPTING AND ADMINISTERING CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO IMPROVE THE VISUAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NORTH DAKOTA'S CITIZENS, INLCUDING FUNDING GRANTS, PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EYE CARE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A LIFETIME OF COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE.
Program accomplishments
- THE "VISION START" PROGRAM AIMS TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATIONS TO CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 7 YEARS WHO MEET SPECIFIC INCOME GUIDELINES. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ELIMINATE AMBLYOPIA (KNOWN AS "LAZY EYE") IN NORTH DAKOTA BY 2030. EARLY DETECTION OF CONDITIONS SUCH AS AMBLYOPIA IS CRUCIAL FOR EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND LONG-TERM VISUAL HEALTH. 50 CHILDREN RECEIVED FREE COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS THROUGH THE VISION START PROGRAM IN 2024.Expenses $20,886 · revenue $4,004
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0599827
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $706,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $196,798
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $122,083 | $27,760 | $706,990 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $64,593 | $16,026 | $589,352 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Brian Beattie OD | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 77-0599827).
Questions about OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC
- What is the EIN of OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC is 77-0599827.
- Is OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA 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 OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JASON SCHAFF.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH DAKOTA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $122,083, expenses of $27,760 and total assets of $706,990 at year end.
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