Optimist International is located in Davenport, IA. 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 $111.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $89.1k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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
SERVICE TO YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY BY CASH CONTRIBUTIONS,PROVIDING MANPOWER FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Neuharth Past President | 3 | $0 | |
| Carrie Dreifurst President | 4 | $0 | |
| Karie Gilson President Elect | 3 | $0 | |
| Joseph Obleton 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
| Ron Lamantia 2nd Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
| Steve Goldermann 3rd Vice President | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,377 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $11,014 | 
| Investment income | $60 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $98,905 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $111,356 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $39,078 | 
| Total expenses | $89,100 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $99,263 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $123,236 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,485 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $121,751 |