Optimist International is located in Plant City, FL. The organization was established in 1960. 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 $41.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.9k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 4 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
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS -- $11,000 SCHLARSHIPS TO RECREATIONAL PARKS -- $5,000 PLANT CITY YMCA -- SCHOLARSHIPS SWIMMING LESSONS -- $1,500 UNITED FOOD BANK -- $1,500
$24,583 GRANTS: $10,000 FRIENDS OF RECREATION & PARKS FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS, $6,000 FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, $3,573 FOR VARIOUS PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT, $2,500 UNITED FOOD BANK OF PLANT CITY FOR YOUTH FOOD PROGRAMS, $1,500 PLANT CITY FAMILY YMCA FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS, $585 PLANT CITY KIWANIS CLUB, $250 PLANT CITY AREA SOCCER CLUB, $175 PLANT CITY CHAMBER. $3,925 OTHER YOUTH PROGRAM EXPENSES: $1,746 RESPECT FOR LAW PROGRAM, $781 ORATORICAL CONTEST, $619 BASKETBALL SKILLS CONTEST, $381 FOOTBALL SKILLS CONTEST, $352 SOCCER SKILLS CONTEST, $46 EASTER EGG HUNT EVENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President | 5 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Immediate Past Presi | 3 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Sargeant At Arms | 3 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Board Member | 3 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,602 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,182 |
| Investment income | $76 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $35,725 |
| Other Revenue | $787 |
| Total Revenue | $41,372 |
| 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 | $7,284 |
| Total expenses | $31,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $58,342 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $62,745 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $62,745 |