Optimist International is located in Kettering, 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 09/2022, Optimist International generated $141.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.2k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, LITERARY, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO MINORS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dave Shoemacher President | 5 | $0 | |
Michael Gerlaugh Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Gary Brinkman Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Lowell Vorpe Immediate Past President | 5 | $0 | |
Fred Bayer Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Ron Armstrong Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $19,242 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $119,438 |
Other Revenue | $2,523 |
Total Revenue | $141,203 |
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 | $550 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,350 |
Other expenses | $19,546 |
Total expenses | $109,171 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $128,267 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $128,267 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $128,267 |
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