Optimist International is located in Kutztown, PA. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (O51) the organization is classified as: Youth Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Optimist International is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Optimist International generated $32.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.7k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE YOUTH BASKETBALL AND T-BALL LEAGUES, ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS DINNER, EASTER EGG HUNT, CHRISTMAS FOR THE NEEDY, WINTER AND SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVALS, SANTA AT THE LIBRARY, ESSAY, ORATORICAL AND PHOTO CONTESTS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hilbert President | 10 | $0 | |
| Donald Hickman Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
| Michael Wanner Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
| Doug Sanders Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
| Chris Sobolewski Vice President | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,436 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $4,880 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $26,613 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $32,929 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $5,000 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $3,670 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $618 | 
| Other expenses | $9,767 | 
| Total expenses | $31,671 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $45,973 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $45,973 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,811 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $44,162 |