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North American Neuro-Opthalmology Society

EIN 85-0342069 · Roseville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASES BY THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF EQUITABLE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND THE PRACTICE OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY (NANOS) IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGIC EDUCATION AND INFORMATION IN NORTH AMERICA. IN MARCH OF 2024, NANOS SPONSORED ITS 50TH ANNUAL MEETING, IN HONOLULU, HI. THE ON-DEMAND CONTENT OF OUR MEETING WAS AVAILABLE FOR ALMOST 6 MONTHS AFTER OUR IN-PERSON MEETING, TILL SEPTEMBER 30. THE EDUCATIONAL MEETING INCLUDES SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, HANDS-ON TRAINING, PLATFORM AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS, AND DISCUSSION OF CASES AND BEST PRACTICES IN NEURO-OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH, BASIC SCIENCE, AND PATIENT CARE.NANOS USES MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON LEARNERS AND ON THE DISCIPLINE OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY. THESE MEASURES REFLECT PROFESSIONALS' NEED TO EXAMINE CURRENT PRACTICES, EVALUATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE OF NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY BASIC SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, COMPETENCE IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASE, AND PERFORMANCE IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASES.THE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING WORK AND PROVIDES BEST ABSTRACT AWARDS FOR PLATFORM AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING BY A RESIDENT, STUDENT OR FELLOW. THE SOCIETY GIVES A DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO THOSE WHO HAVE PROVIDED A SUSTAINED AND SUBSTANTIAL SERVICE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY.NANOS GIVES A YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD. THIS AWARD WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENCOURAGE AND RECOGNIZE BASIC OR CLINICAL RESEARCH IN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY BY A NANOS CANDIDATE OR ACTIVE MEMBER. THE ORIGINALITY, SCIENTIFIC MERIT AND NEURO-OPHTHALMIC INTEREST OF A DEVELOPMENT INVESTIGATOR'S TOTAL BODY OF WORK COMBINED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE NEW RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS CRITERIA TO DETERMINE THE AWARD RECIPIENT.NANOS RECOGNIZES THE NEED TO STIMULATE INVESTIGATOR-INITIATED RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY. THE NANOS PILOT RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES A ONE-YEAR, NON-RENEWABLE SOURCE OF FUNDING TO HELP PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS GENERATE PRELIMINARY DATA THAT WILL LEAD TO ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM OTHER NATIONAL AGENCIES OR FOUNDATIONS. NANOS RECOGNIZES THE NEED TO STIMULATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN DIVERSE MEMBERS OF ITS COMMUNITY. THE DR. IVY DREIZIN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROVIDES A ONETIME, NONRENEWABLE SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR A NANOS MEMBER. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE WOMEN IN NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY COMMITTEE AND NANOS. NOMINEES AND ALTERNATES ARE SELECTED BY THE WOMEN IN NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE NANOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.THE SOCIETY HAS ITS OWN JOURNAL, THE JOURNAL OF NEUR0-OPHTHALMOLOGY.NANOS MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AN E-MAIL SCIENTIFIC DISCUSSION GROUP.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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