AMERICAN OPTICAL FOUNDATION
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$1.1M
Total Assets (2018)
$96K
Total Giving (2018)
12
Grants on File (2018–2024)
$48K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GARY BRIDGMAN
Phone
5087657085
Deadlines
APRIL 25TH ANNUALLY
How to Apply
TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION; TRANSCRIPTS; FORMAL LETTER OF APPLICATION; SAT SCORES; ESSAY ON CAREER OBJECTIVE.
Restrictions
CHILDREN OF AMERICAN OPTICAL EMPLOYEES.
Financial Trends 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $96K | $1.1M | $148K | 2 |
| 2020 | $84K | $1.4M | $144K | 2 |
| 2021 | $64K | $1.5M | $240K | 2 |
| 2023 | $59K | $1.3M | $-10K | 3 |
| 2024 | $66K | $1.4M | $124K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 12 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$11K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$64K
Maximum
$86K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN SKOTT | Trustee | — |
| JOHN VAN DYKE | Trustee | — |
| GARY BRIDGMAN | Trustee | — |
Grants Awarded (12 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $86,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2018 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $77,250 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - SCHOLARSHIP | Various, MA | $63,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - SCHOLARSHIP | Various, MA | $52,250 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $51,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $12,350 | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 2021 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $9,050 | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 2018 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Various, MA | $6,700 | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 2020 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - DONATIONS | Various, MA | $6,100 | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 2023 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - DONATIONS | Various, MA | $1,800 | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | 2024 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - MATCHING GI | VARIOUS, MA | $1,000 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE - MATCHING GI | VARIOUS, MA | $500 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 2024 |