Optimist International is located in Merrill, WI. The organization was established in 1967. 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 $38.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7k 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
VARIOUS YOUTH EVENTS FOR THE MERRILL COMMUNITY INCLUDING SUMMER PROGRAMS, LUNCHES AND MOVIE NIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt Rust Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Cari Kennedy Director | 1 | $0 | |
Sarah Sturm Director | 1 | $0 | |
Stacy Stevens Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Carrie Cordova Director | 1 | $0 | |
Vanessa Rueth Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,734 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1,101 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,479 |
Other Revenue | $6,499 |
Total Revenue | $38,295 |
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 | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $5,579 |
Total expenses | $22,656 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $137,332 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $137,332 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $137,332 |
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