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UTAH OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 870399866 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.utaheyedoc.org
revenue
$587K
expenses
$625K
net assets
$534K
employees
1
volunteers
30
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN VISION CARE SO THAT THOSE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND CITIZENS OF UTAH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Utah Optometric Association is a professional organization for optometrists in Utah. It advocates for the profession and patients, provides continuing education information, and supports candidates for state office who champion optometry and vision care. The association also facilitates job opportunities and equipment sales for its members.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Continuing Education Requirements
Provides information and guidance to Utah optometrists on fulfilling their continuing professional education requirements for license renewal, including special courses and volunteer hours.
Controlled Substance Courses
Offers information on DEA and Utah state requirements for controlled substance training for optometrists with prescribing rights, including opioid education and SBIRT courses.
Legislative Advocacy
Encourages members to contact their state senators to advocate for issues impacting optometry and vision care in Utah.
UOA Political Action Committee (UOA PAC)
A separate legal entity that supports candidates for state office who understand and support optometry and increased access to comprehensive vision care.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Optometric Political Advocacy & Constituent Engagement 7 activities
    • Advocacy for Optometric Care
      Supports political candidates who champion optometry and broader access to comprehensive vision care, and facilitates constituent contact with state senators on these issues.
    • Advocacy for Optometric Care and Access
      Supports political candidates who champion optometry and work to expand access to comprehensive vision care. This includes providing resources for individuals to contact their state senators regarding relevant issues.
    • Advocacy for optometry-friendly state legislation and candidates
      Supports political candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and expanded access to comprehensive vision care. Provides tools such as links to Utah Senators' contact pages and an interactive map to help members identify and contact their representatives based on home or practice location.
    • Advocacy for optometry-friendly state legislation and candidates
      Supports political candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and expanded access to comprehensive vision care. Provides tools such as an interactive map and direct links to Utah Senators' contact pages to help members and the public engage with legislative representatives.
    • Citizen engagement in state legislative process
      Provides tools such as links to Utah Senators’ contact pages and an interactive map to help residents and optometrists identify and contact their state senators based on home or practice location.
    • Political advocacy and candidate support
      Supports candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and increased access to comprehensive vision care in Utah.
    • Political advocacy and candidate support
      Supports candidates for state office who advocate for optometry and expanded access to comprehensive vision care, helping align policy with professional and patient interests.
  • Specialized Continuing Education Lectures 6 activities
    • Continuing Education for Optometrists
      Offers continuing education courses, including those related to SBIRT and opioid prescribing, and allows optometrists to earn credit through volunteer services within their scope of practice.
    • Continuing Education for Optometrists
      Provides access to approved continuing education courses, including those on SBIRT and opioid-related topics for optometrists with controlled substance prescribing rights, and allows optometrists to earn credit through volunteer services.
    • Continuing education and professional development for optometrists
      Provides access to approved continuing education courses related to SBIRT and opioid management for optometrists with controlled substance prescribing rights. Enables optometrists to earn continuing education credit through volunteer services within the scope of their license.
    • Continuing education and professional development for optometrists
      Offers approved continuing education courses related to SBIRT and opioid prescribing for optometrists with controlled substance prescribing rights. Also enables optometrists to earn continuing education credit through volunteer services within their licensed scope.
    • Continuing education for optometrists with prescribing rights
      Provides access to approved SBIRT and opioid-related continuing education courses for optometrists who hold controlled substance prescribing rights, supporting compliance and clinical competence.
    • Continuing education through volunteer service
      Allows optometrists to earn continuing education credit by performing volunteer services within the scope of their license, promoting community engagement and professional development.
  • Comprehensive Vision Care Services 6 activities
    • High-volume eye examination services
      Conducts eye exams with retinal imaging for all patients at a rate of up to three exams per hour, ensuring efficient and scalable access to diagnostic eye care.
    • Primary Eye Care Services
      Offers a range of primary eye care services, including dry eye care, myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and advanced diagnostic imaging like OCT and Optos retinal imaging, conducting up to three eye exams per hour with technician support for pre-testing and patient intake.
    • Primary eye care delivery
      Provides comprehensive primary eye care services including dry eye care, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as OCT and Optos retinal imaging.
    • Provision of comprehensive primary eye care services
      Delivers primary eye care including eye exams with retinal imaging (OCT and Optos), dry eye care, myopia management, and specialty contact lens services. The practice conducts up to three patient exams per hour, supported by trained technicians who complete pre-testing and patient intake documentation in RevolutionEHR prior to doctor visits.
    • Provision of primary eye care services
      Delivers comprehensive eye care including dry eye treatment, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as OCT and Optos retinal imaging.
    • Provision of primary eye care services with advanced diagnostics
      Delivers comprehensive eye care including dry eye treatment, myopia management, specialty contact lens fitting, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as OCT and Optos retinal imaging. Conducts eye exams with retinal imaging at a rate of up to three per hour, supported by trained technicians who complete pre-testing and patient intake documentation in RevolutionEHR prior to doctor visits.
  • Optical and Microscopy Equipment Rental 3 activities
    • Equipment resale program for ophthalmic practices
      Offers clinically used and operationally maintained ophthalmic equipment for sale, with items currently in active use, supporting practice efficiency and access to functional technology.
    • Sale of Ophthalmic Equipment
      Sells clinically used and operationally maintained ophthalmic equipment.
    • Sale of clinically used ophthalmic equipment
      Provides access to ophthalmic equipment for sale that is currently in active clinical use and operationally maintained, supporting practice development and sustainability.
  • Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 1 activity
    • Civic engagement and legislative outreach support
      Provides tools for members and the public to engage with state legislators, including links to Utah Senators' contact pages and an interactive map to identify representatives based on home or practice location.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Leadership and organizational management
      Maintains executive leadership with defined roles including President, Vice President of Legislation, Executive Director, and Associate Executive Director to guide the association’s operations and strategic direction for the 2025–2026 term.
  • On-Site Diagnostic Laboratory Services 1 activity
    • Pre-exam patient intake and testing
      Employs trained technicians to complete pre-testing and full patient intake documentation using RevolutionEHR prior to doctor visits, streamlining clinical workflows.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$587K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$565K96%
Investment income$22K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$625K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$534K
Cash$33K
Investments$483K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$534K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALYSSA WHITE PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $71K
board members · 12
  • COLLIN GRAY — TRUSTEE
  • COURT WILKINS — TRUSTEE
  • CRAIG PEW — TRUSTEE
  • JEFF SIMMONS — VP OF FINANCE
  • KAELEEN FRANSON — TRUSTEE
  • KENYON ANDERSON — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • KYLE WILSON — TRUSTEE
  • MARK TAYLOR — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • NATE BROSCHINSKY — PAST PRESIDENT
  • ROSS CHATWIN — PRESIDENT
  • RYAN ROBISON — TRUSTEE
  • WESTON BARNEY — VP OF LEGISLATION
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Avec Eye Center Partner — Partner organization through which equipment sale is coordinated
  • Ben Collins, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
  • Chanae Landeen Partner — Associate Executive Director of the Utah Optometric Association.
  • Collin Gray, O.D. Partner — President Elect of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
  • Council on Medical Education Partner — Approves optometry-related continuing education courses for licensing compliance in Utah.
  • Council on Professional Education (COPE) Partner — Approves continuing education courses that meet Utah optometric licensing requirements.
  • Court Wilkins, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
  • Craig Pew, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2024–2026.
  • Curtis Bramble Government — Identified as the organization's Senate Sponsor.
  • Dallin Boardman, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
  • Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Government — Collaborates on continuing education requirements and license renewal processes for optometrists in Utah.
  • Jeff Simmons, O.D. Partner — President of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
  • Kaeleen Franson, O.D. Partner — VP of Legislation of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
  • Kenyon Anderson, O.D. Partner — Past President of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
  • Kingspeak Vision Partner — Operates the Sandy clinic where the Utah Optometric Association is seeking to place an associate OD.
  • Kyle Wilson, O.D. Partner — VP of Finance of the Utah Optometric Association for 2025–2026.
  • Mark Curtis, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2025–2027.
  • Mark Taylor, O.D. Partner — Executive Director of the Utah Optometric Association.
  • Northern Utah Eye Center Partner — Collaborates with the Utah Optometric Association in seeking a part-time optometrist to expand access to eye care in Logan
  • Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Partner — Collaborates on optometric medicine education through the College of Optometry.
  • Ryan Robison, O.D. Partner — Trustee of the Utah Optometric Association serving 2024–2026.
  • UTAH OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION Network — Organization associated with the job posting for an optometrist position in Herriman, Utah.
  • Utah Optometric Association Partner — Works closely with the UOA PAC to support candidates for state office.