Optimist International

Organization Overview

Optimist International is located in Lapeer, MI. 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 $166.8k 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 $78.1k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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.

Since 2017, Optimist International has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $457,320. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONTIBUTIONS TO AND SUPPORT OF YOUTH RELATED PROGRAMS IN LAPEER COUNTY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SPONSORSHIPS OF AREA LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAMS, DONATIONS TO OTHER YOUTH ORIENTED NON-PROFIT GROUPS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS AREA SCHOOLS.


DEPRECIATION EXPENSE


FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO HELP NORTH BRANCH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BUILD A PLAYGROUND AT RUTH FOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NORTH BRANCH, MI.


FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE LAPEER COUNTY ED TECH BUILDING PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT A SANTA'S HOUSE FOR THE CITY OF LAPEER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Hurst
President
$0
Alexander Shoemaker
Director
$0
Robert Riehl
Treasurer
$0
Joseph Morey
Director
$0
Rodney Church
Director
$0
Arthur Sieting
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$316
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$693
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,009
Total Program Service Revenue$6,821
Investment income $13
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $122,598
Net Income from Gaming Activities $36,391
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $166,832

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $24,616 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT FUND

$5,160

NORTH BRANCH AREA SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: PLAYGROUND

$10,000

LAPEER COUNTY ED TECH

PURPOSE: BLDG. MATERIALS

$9,456
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