Optimist International

Organization Overview

Optimist International is located in Hammond, IN. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education 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 $141.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $114.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPONSORING VARIOUS SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND SPONSORING VARIOUS SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tim Bell
Treasurer
$0
Wayne Duncanson
Board Of Gov
$0
John Emigh
Sgt At Arms
$0
Randy Gluth
President
$0
Doyle Godbolt
Secretary
$0
Roger Ladd
Board Of Gov
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,960
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$27,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,008
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$40,968
Total Program Service Revenue$36,813
Investment income $9
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $6,506
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $24,847
Net Income from Gaming Activities $31,822
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $140,965

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