Optimist International is located in Columbia, SC. 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 09/2022, Optimist International generated $82.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $75.8k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
GIFTS TO MULTIPLE CHILD RAISING ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Myers President | 10 | $0 | |
Alan Taylor Past Preside | 5 | $0 | |
Ruby Ballesteros Vice Preside | 5 | $0 | |
Larry Blosser Vice Preside | 5 | $0 | |
James D Turner Secretary/tr | 5 | $0 | |
Jay Downs Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $315 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $59,669 |
Membership dues | $20,096 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $2,516 |
Total Revenue | $82,596 |
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 | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $45,572 |
Total expenses | $75,762 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $40,717 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $40,717 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $40,717 |
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Optimist International Wilmington, NC | $66,488 | $142,958 |
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Optimist International Washington, NC | $107,849 | $0 |
Optimist International Columbia, SC | $40,717 | $0 |