Optimist International
- Assets
- $106.7k
- Revenue
- $179.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- St Cloud, MN
- Founding
- 07/1958
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 41-1538896
Organization Overview
Optimist International is located in St Cloud, MN. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Optimist International employed 15 individuals. 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 $179.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $177.3k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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 18 individual grants totaling $151,813. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AROUND THE ST. CLOUD AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 4,000 YOUTH THROUGH AREA YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Emerson Gambling Manager | Officer | 15 | $53,317 |
Renee Dingmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $4,215 |
Caroline Linz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacki Templin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denny Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Andy Gasperlin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,420 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $700 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,120 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $79 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,679 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $169,860 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $179,738 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $161,552 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,831 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,257 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,492 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $177,273 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,668 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,094 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,924 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $106,686 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,038 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,135 |
| Total liabilities | $6,173 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $100,513 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $106,686 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $50,991 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,200 |
Saint Cloud, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS | $6,540 |
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SCHOOL DISTRICT ISD47 PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES | $6,355 |
St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: HOMELESS STUDENT PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,125 |
St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: DONATIONS FOR FOOD SHELF | $6,001 |
Sartell, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,700 |
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