Optimist International is located in Columbus, OH. 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 $97.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 6 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 Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH YOUTH BASKETBALL, ESSAY, AND ORATORICAL CONTESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAMMING TO MORE THAN 1000 K-12 CHILDREN IN UPPER ARLINGTON AND GRANDVIEW, OHIO.
ADMINISTER YOUTH ESSAY, ORATORICAL, AND SPORTSMANSHIP CONTESTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OVER 100 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO
OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATION AND GRANTS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Boyer President | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Eggleton Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $96,667 |
Membership dues | $600 |
Investment income | $6 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $97,273 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $29,490 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $30,137 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $16,102 |
Total expenses | $91,349 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $33,428 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $33,428 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $33,428 |