Optimist International
- Assets
- $94.8k
- Revenue
- $144.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lapeer, MI
- Founding
- 07/1958
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-6090712
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 09/2021, Optimist International generated $144.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $118.7k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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.
Since 2017, Optimist International has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $343,804. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO INCREASE ENDOWMENT FUND. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED TO SEED A FOUNDATION PROGRAM CALLED LEAF. THIS A PROGRAM BEING USED TO SET UP FURTHER EDUCATION FUNDS FOR EVERY KINDERGARTEN STUDENT IN LAPEER COUNTY.
FUND USED TO CONSTRUCT A PLAYGROUND SUITABLE FOR DISABLED STUDENTS AT TURRILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Warren President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Alex Shoemaker Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Doug Roberts Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Brian Gilhool Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Dennis Harmon Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Ron Mcdougall Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $716 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,843 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,559 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,790 |
| Investment income | $41 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $115,730 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $13,950 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $144,070 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $99,583 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $366 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $436 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,424 |
| Insurance | $1,854 |
| All other expenses | $263 |
| Total functional expenses | $118,749 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,798 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,562 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,436 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $94,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $94,796 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $94,796 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $82,050 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LAPEER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: PLAYGROUND | $45,000 |
Lapeer, MI PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT FUND | $29,550 |
Lapeer, MI PURPOSE: LAPEER DAYS SPONSOR | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Keybank Foundation Cleveland, OH | $2,694,800 | $14,938,046 |
Eles Place Inc Lansing, MI | $13,183,044 | $3,078,933 |
Key Club International Indianapolis, IN | $3,444,949 | $2,129,534 |
Key Opportunities Inc Hillsdale, MI | $13,201,695 | $2,958,988 |
Circle K International Inc Indianapolis, IN | $340,733 | $577,347 |
Optimist International Dayton, OH | $279,086 | $317,055 |
Optimist International Columbus, OH | $27,504 | $0 |
Optimist International Plainfield, IN | $160,963 | $373,314 |
Lead2change Inc Milwaukee, WI | $144,220 | $385,644 |
Marshall Cleveland Fund Ta Brooklyn, OH | $4,938,066 | $694,196 |
See Kids Dream Columbus, OH | $44,497 | $261,445 |
Lapeer County K I N D Kids In New Directions Lapeer, MI | $722,518 | $179,690 |