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Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Inc

EIN 42-6130779 · San Francisco, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AUPO CHAMPIONS AN ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY IN OPHTHALMIC EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL CARE.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
26.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$212,500, executive vice president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. OPHTHALMOLOGY MATCHING PROGRAM: OMP MATCHES OPHTHALMIC RESIDENCY CANDIDATES TO RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $670,192 spent. ANNUAL MEETING: THE AUPO ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD EVERY WINTER. THE EDUCATIONAL MEETING ADDRESSES TRENDS AND TOPICS OF WHICH ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS SHOULD BE AWARE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, OPHTHALMOLOGY TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT, THE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TRAINING OF MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND THE ROLE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENTS IN THEIR TRAINING.
  3. $631,692 spent. RESIDENT SURGICAL EDUCATION: THE RESIDENT SURGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENSURE OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM GRADUATES HAVE A COMMON CORE LEVEL OF SURGICAL SKILL COMPETENCY.
  4. $600,176 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATORS, MEMBERSHIP DUES ADMINISTRATION, SALARY SURVEYS, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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