Optimist International

Organization Overview

Optimist International is located in Morehead, KY. 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 12/2021, Optimist International generated $397.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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 60 individual grants totaling $530,557. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES IN ROWAN COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP, ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN ROWAN COUNTY THROUGH DONATIONS TO VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL GROUPS.


SUPPORTING CAUSES FOR 18 AND UNDER YOUTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Fluty
Vice Preside
$0
Michael Mackin
Secretary/tr
$0
Bill Redwine
President
$0
George Tony Cooper
Director
$0
Jennifer Black
Director
$0
Ronald Fiel
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,620
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$31,103
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$33,723
Total Program Service Revenue$1,639
Investment income $47,542
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $314,150
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $397,054

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $55,676 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN LEGION POST 126

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$17,675

MOREHEAD SHOP WITH A COP

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$6,801

LEGACY SOFTBALL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$6,600

RCSHS GIRLS BASKETBALL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$6,600

RODBURN AUTISM

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$6,450

GATEWAY CHILD ADVOCACY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH

$6,000
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