Optimist International
- Assets
- $163.2k
- Revenue
- $117.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wausau, WI
- Founding
- 02/1966
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 39-6080002
Organization Overview
Optimist International, operating under the name The Optimist Club of Wausau Inc, is located in Wausau, WI. The organization was established in 1966. 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 Club of Wausau Inc 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 Club of Wausau Inc generated $117.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $78.5k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION STATEMENT: FOSTER AN OPTIMISTIC WAY OF LIFE, THROUGH A NETWORK OF OPTIMISTS, DEDICATED TO THE FULL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR POTENTIAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHRISTMAS PROJECT - PROVIDED CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN YOUTH OF THE MONTH- PROVIDE AWARD FOR CHILDREN THAT EXCELL IN SCHOOL, SCHOLARSHIPS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Craig Olafsson Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Schlagel Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Josh Reissman President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Natalie Wadinski Ext Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Robert Stasney Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Romeny Wagner Imm. Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $37,647 |
| Fundraising events | $2,761 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,979 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,274 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $71,112 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $117,365 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $500 |
| 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 | $370 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,307 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,046 |
| Insurance | $3,134 |
| All other expenses | $33,286 |
| Total functional expenses | $78,522 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,263 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $65,672 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,034 |
| 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 | $1,222 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $163,191 |
| 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 | $163,191 |
| 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 | $163,191 |
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