Optimist International is located in Battle Creek, MI. The organization was established in 1966. 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 $33.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $58.9k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTING AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENT CIVIC AFFAIRS, INSPIRING RESPECT FOR LAW, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM WORKING FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCORD FRIENDSHIP AMONG ALL PEOPLE, AIDING ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Olson President | 1 | $0 | |
Dick Brown Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Craig Miller Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Gary Gymer Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Dustin King Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Nate Smith Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $634 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,203 |
| Investment income | $174 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $25,174 |
| Other Revenue | $32 |
| Total Revenue | $33,217 |
| 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 | $136 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $18,386 |
| Total expenses | $58,857 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $35,136 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $35,136 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $35,136 |