VSP Vision Care controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
VSP Vision Service Plan v. United States
A federal district court rejected VSP's request to be recognized as a section 501(c)(4) social-welfare organization. The court concluded that VSP had not shown that its primary activities promoted the required broad civic and social objectives, while acknowledging its charitable work.
2003
IRS challenge to VSP's nonprofit status
The IRS revoked VSP's tax-exempt status after questioning whether its members-only structure, executive compensation, and operating practices were consistent with nonprofit social-welfare treatment.