2022-07-28T09:08:35-05:00 2021-12-31 251616561 S R SNODGRASS PC 2009 MACKENZIE WAY SUITE 340 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA 16066 990 2021-01-01 231693176 AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AMER 6106641175 PO Box 1887 Doylestown PA 18901 GEORGE B BARTLEY MD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 6106641175 2022-07-26 1 GEORGE BARTLEY MD 999009999 DANELLE STEWART CPA P00535522 7249340344 2022-07-26 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z GEORGE B BARTLEY MD PO Box 1887 Doylestown PA 18901 5622865 0 X WWW.ABOP.ORG X 1916 MN To serve the public by certifying ophthalmologists through the verification of competencies. 16 16 13 0 0 0 0 0 5176139 5338002 914000 259357 0 0 6090139 5597359 0 0 0 0 2801123 2902815 0 0 0 1255431 1227614 4056554 4130429 2033585 1466930 10218036 11729185 1547332 1128356 8670704 10600829 X Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization and the nation's first medical specialty certifying board. Its mission is to serve the public by certifying ophthalmologists through the verification of competencies. 0 0 Board Certification: Since 1916, 32,708 ophthalmologists have voluntarily elected to meet the rigorous certification standards established by the American Board of Ophthalmology. The first medical specialty board founded in the United States, the American Board of Ophthalmology awards the only medical specialty certificate in ophthalmology recognized by both the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Certification is granted to ophthalmologists who meet a series of accredited medical training requirements in ophthalmology; sign a practice pledge indicating their intent to practice with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity; and complete an intensive evaluation process that includes both a written qualifying examination and an oral examination. Physicians who meet all of the requirements for initial certification become diplomates of the board and earn a certificate valid for a period of 10 years. Since the early 1990s, all diplomates who elect to retain an active certificate participate in periodic assessments of knowledge, judgment, and skill in addition to demonstrating a commitment to practice improvement. This process has been termed Continuing Certification.Successful candidates are certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology for a period of ten years. The ABO issued initial certificates to 576 ophthalmologists in 2021. Continuing Certification embodies the principles of career-long learning and continuous improvement for the benefit of the public and the profession and aims to:1) establish and maintain high standards for patient care;2) provide physicians with the means to continually assess and improve their ability to meet these standards;3) ensure that physicians are being assessed by reliable and valid measures to continually improve patient care.Standards for high-quality ophthalmic care are based on six general competencies: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. The ABO, along with other surgical certifying boards, also recognizes a seventh competency in surgical or procedural skills.The ABO's continuing certification process is the only one for eye care specialists that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABO recertified 783 ophthalmologists in 2021. Certification of board certification status: The ABO provides primary source verification of board certification to the public, credentialing organizations, and other interested entities. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 6106641175 PO Box 1887 Doylestown PA 18901 X JANE A BAILEY MD VICE CHAIR 4.00 X X 13140 0 0 CHRIS ALBANIS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 K DAVID EPLEY MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 13000 0 0 STEVEN J GEDDE MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 DAVID C HERMAN MD BOARD CHAIR 4.00 X X 9000 0 0 DON O KIKKAWA MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 ESTHER M BOWIE MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 ANDREAS K LAUER MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 HANS E GROSSNIKLAUS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 JULIA L STEVENS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 LORRAYNE WARD BOARD PUBLIC DIRECTOR 4.00 X 10000 0 0 ANN A ACERS-WARN BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 BENNIE JENG MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 KEITH WARREN BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 MARTHA WRIGHT BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 GEORGE B BARTLEY MD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X X 822681 0 0 SARAH M NEHLS MD BOARD DIRECTOR 4.00 X 9000 0 0 BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 X 232573 0 52495 MICK ENG MS IT MANAGER 40.00 X 143500 0 27625 BRIAN MARTIN DIRECTOR OF IT 40.00 X 145000 0 35121 SARAH SCHNABEL PHD DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENTS/PS 40.00 X 154500 0 29915 MEGHAN MCGOWAN MS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00 X 147000 0 33814 DANIEL PASTORIUS EXAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 40.00 X 106350 0 28710 1904744 0 207680 7 0 1 1 NCS Pearson Inc 5601 GREEN VALLEY DR BLOOMINGTON MN 55437 TESTING SERVICES 111393 1 EXAMINATION FEES 541900 5263825 5263825 EXAM DEVELOPMENT 541900 64590 64590 VERIFICATION CHARGES 541900 4915 4915 CERTIFICATION DIPLOMAS 541900 2672 2672 INT'L TRAINED OPHTHALM 541900 2000 2000 5338002 259440 259440 25423 25506 -83 -83 -83 5597359 5338002 0 259357 1107749 1341970 227126 122222 103748 60547 24025 25423 52384 51510 13115 458 24858 60402 59605 Exam & Certification 445704 Program Expenses 403570 Administration 6013 4130429 819562 618044 513180 100000 37580 83164 114403 150837 533810 443380 143702 90430 8589609 10686710 10218036 11729185 214020 104519 1333312 1023837 1547332 1128356 X 8670704 10600829 8670704 10600829 10218036 11729185 1466930 463195 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 0 0 0 1150 1150 0 1150 PART III-B, LINE 2A: ABO PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO ANOTHER 501(C)(6) TRADE ASSOCIATION WHO UTILIZES A PORTION OF THOSE DUES FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE NONDEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT OF THOSE DUES ARE REFLECTED ON SCHEDULE C, PART III-B FOR WHICH ABO IS OBLIGATED TO PAY A PROXY TAX. ABO HAS NO OTHER LOBBYING EXPENSES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION ON SCHEDULE C, PART III-B. 533810 443380 90430 90430 X 6035131 463195 463195 5571936 25423 25423 5597359 4105006 0 4105006 25423 25423 4130429 Part X, Line 2: The ABO accounts for uncertainties in income taxes in accordance with authoritative guidance, which prescribes a recognition threshold of more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. During the year ended 2021, the ABO did not identify any uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Tax returns filed by the ABO are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years. While no income tax returns are currently being examined by the Internal Revenue Service, tax years since 2018 remain open. The ABO's policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. X X X X X X 0 0 0 GEORGE B BARTLEY MD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 632832 0 0 0 189849 0 0 0 0 0 822681 0 0 0 BETH ANN COMBER ADMINISTRATOR 232573 0 0 0 0 0 44176 0 8319 0 285068 0 0 0 SARAH SCHNABEL PHD DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENTS/PS 154500 0 0 0 0 0 28460 0 1455 0 184415 0 0 0 MEGHAN MCGOWAN MS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 147000 0 0 0 0 0 27895 0 5919 0 180814 0 0 0 BRIAN MARTIN DIRECTOR OF IT 145000 0 0 0 0 0 27066 0 8055 0 180121 0 0 0 MICK ENG MS IT MANAGER 143500 0 0 0 0 0 27625 0 0 0 171125 0 0 0 Form 990, Schedule J, Part II, Line 1 Dr. Bartley is employed by the Mayo Clinic where he sees patients and performs surgery one day a week (.2). The ABO pays Mayo the Mayo Clinic for the remainder of his time (.8) which is devoted to ABO activities. The consideration for the CEO salary is composed of several inputs: current compensation, market review of compensation of comparable ABMS Executive Directors, performance review, ABO financial status, and any other information that may be deemed relevant. In addition to ABO paying Mayo for Dr. Bartley's 80%-time commitment divided over the 12-month period, ABO shall reimburse Mayo for each of the following Mayo benefits provided for Dr. Bartley: Medical; MRA/Dental; FICA; MERP; LTD; Mayo Paid Life; Pension; SRP; Post-Retirement; 401k/403b Plan Match at 30% of the base salary. The ABO Chair and Vice Chair, in consultation with the ABO Finance Committee, recommend the CEO's salary to the full ABO Board annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Management engages an accounting firm to draft the Form 990. The Form then is reviewed by the ABO's Finance Committee and then by all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The ABO's Conflict of Interest policy is sent to all members of the Board of Directors and all employees each year. Each person is required to acknowledge, in writing, receipt and review of the policy and to disclose any known, potential, or perceived conflicts. The Governance Committee reviews the disclosure forms, seeks further information when potential conflicts are identified, and works with the individuals to eliminate the conflicts. If a board member has a conflict that cannot be eliminated, he or she is recused from any relevant decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The ABO pays Board of Directors travel, lodging, and meal expenses (up to $75 per day) and provides a $9,000 annual stipend. The Board of Directors participate in approximately nine days of business meetings per year. In addition to meetings, the board directors work without compensation approximately 10% or 4 hours per week on ABO-related activities. Total compensation for individual directors may vary based on their participation in additional ABO activities. The consideration for the CEO salary is composed of several inputs: current compensation, market review of compensation of comparable ABMS Executive Directors, performance review, ABO financial status, and any other information that may be deemed relevant. The ABO Chair and Vice Chair, in consultation with the ABO Finance Committee, recommend the CEO's salary to the full ABO Board annually. A 2019 compensation evaluation conducted by an outside consultant group showed that CEO and staff compensation is fair and competitive. Staff compensation ranges are determined based on job scope and performance in reference to an independent salary survey that includes both national and local benchmarks. This survey is conducted every two to three years with annual updates. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available on the ABO website. Form 990, Page 7, Part VII, Column B: The CEO is considered a part time employee who works for the ABO at 80% time. This is based on a 50-hour work week. Members of the ABO Board of Directors spend an average of 10% of a 40-hour work week performing board-related activities. The work varies according to the Director's committee responsibilities. The staff work a standard 40-hour work week.