Optimist International

Organization Overview

Optimist International is located in Dayton, OH. The organization was established in 1968. 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 09/2022, Optimist International generated $317.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $355.4k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Optimist International has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $293,944. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SERVICE TO YOUTH AND YOUTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SERVICE PROJECTS TO BENEFIT YOUTH OF COMMUNITY


EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION


FUNDING FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gary Hansen
President
$0
Jean Pummill
Secretary
$0
Bob Glavin
Vice Preside
$0
Roland Rapp
Treasurer
$0
Beth Duncan
President El
$0
Jim Long
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$95,822
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,428
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$110,250
Total Program Service Revenue$4,161
Investment income $56
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $202,588
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $317,055

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $131,865 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dayton, OH

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$15,000

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dayton, OH

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$15,000

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dayton, OH

|

$15,000

LIVING HOPE-FOOD 2 GO

Org PageRecipient Profile

Centerville, OH

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$10,000

TJ'S PLACE OF HOPE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dayton, OH

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$10,000

LIVING HOPE-FOOD 2 GO

Org PageRecipient Profile

Centerville, OH

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$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Optimist International has recieved totaling $12,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Optimist International Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: BUILD A BEAR

$6,000
Optimist International Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: BUILD A BEAR

$6,000
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