Optimist International is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 1972. 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 $38.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.2k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Brooks Grotte President  | 5 | $0 | |
Sylvia Burgess Secretary  | 1 | $0 | |
Tami Emter Treasurer  | 5 | $0 | |
Kyle Debertin Past President  | 1 | $0 | |
Jerry Haas Director  | 1 | $0 | |
Jillian Lagasse Director  | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,228 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,230 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Investment income | $4 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $9,318 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $38,780 | 
| 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 | $775 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,410 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $24,814 | 
| Total expenses | $43,213 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $30,487 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $30,487 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $30,487 |