Optimist International is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 1958. 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 $30.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.2k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsey Wulff President | 25 | $0 | |
Lauren Helmrich Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Cheryl Gregory Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Linda French Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,640 |
| Membership dues | $785 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $11,303 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $30,692 |
| 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 | $150 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $17,700 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $43 |
| Other expenses | $3,689 |
| Total expenses | $33,225 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $38,302 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $269,989 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $269,989 |