Optimist International is located in Fredericksburg, TX. 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 $41.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.6k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% 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
GRANTS AWARDS TO YOUTH EDUCATIONAL ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS, BIKE SAFETY, FIRE SAFETY PRIVATE SCHOOL SUPPORT, YOUTH BASEBALL FOOTBALL, ACADEMIC CONTEST SPONSORS COLLEGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurie Dietel President | 1 | $0 | |
Russell A Immel Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Melinda Wilkenson Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Mark Witcher Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Jym Chenault Director | 1 | $0 | |
Bill Harkleroad Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $41,104 |
| 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 | $320 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,249 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $503 |
| Other expenses | $28,245 |
| Total expenses | $53,632 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $48,352 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $52,092 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $52,092 |