To promote the generation, application, and archiving of knowledge of optics and photonics and to disseminate the knowledge worldwide.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $843k
- Bonus
- $130k
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $374k
- Bonus
- $65k
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $358k
- Bonus
- $60k
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- $50k
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $339k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $491
- Base
- $255k
- Bonus
- $31k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $476
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $843k | $130k | $23k | $13k | $1.4M $1.5M |
COO CIO Above 90th percentile | $374k | $65k | $23k | $23k | $517k $567k |
Deputy Exec. Dir./chief Publishing Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $358k | $60k | $23k | $9k | $483k $529k |
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $275k | $50k | $23k | $16k | $396k $434k |
Chief Science and Technology Officer Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $339k | $20k | — | $491 | $393k $430k |
Chief Employment and Membership Engagement Off Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $255k | $31k | — | $9k | $323k $354k |
Chief Industry and Events Officer Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $247k | — | — | $9k | $280k $307k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | $4k | — | $476 | $226k $248k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,393 diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC received $1,381,055 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
What are OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC reported $68.2M in total revenue and $51.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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