Optimist International
- Assets
- $75.8k
- Revenue
- $187.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Sauk Rapids, MN
- Founding
- 00/0000
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 41-1622193
Organization Overview
Optimist International is located in Sauk Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 0000. 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. As of 09/2023, Optimist International employed 9 individuals. 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 $187.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $175.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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 2015, Optimist International has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $610,411. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BY PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION, OPTIMISTS BRING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS 18 AND UNDER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT VALUES ALL CHILDREN AND HELPS THEM DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Schlangen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wade Bastian Past President | Trustee | 1 | $1,500 |
Alice Coudron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Krippner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandy Nadeau Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Haus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $135 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,318 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $530 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $182,507 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $187,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $168,738 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,375 |
| 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 | $502 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $75 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $175,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,670 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $138 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $75,808 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,008 |
| 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 | $3,008 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,405 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $67,395 |
| 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 | $75,808 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $135,770 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AVON HILLS FOLK SCHOOL PURPOSE: TIMBERNOOK CAMPS FOR YOUTH | $10,000 |
ANNA MARIE'S ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BOY SCOUTS CENTRAL MN COUNCIL PURPOSE: SCOUTREACH AND TRADITIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS | $11,320 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL MN PURPOSE: SMART MOVES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES PURPOSE: YOUTH AND HOMELESS PRORAMS | $10,000 |
COMMUNITYGIVING PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,000 |