Optimist International
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $1.4m
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 07/1958
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 43-0443279
Organization Overview
Optimist International is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Optimist International employed 39 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of 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 $4.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) 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
BY PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION, OPTIMISTS BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL IS AN ASSOCIATION WHICH PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 2,200 OPTIMIST CLUBS AROUND THE WORLD DEDICATED TO "BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUTH." ADULT VOLUNTEERS JOIN OPTIMIST CLUBS TO CONDUCT POSITIVE SERVICE PROJECTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AIMED AT PROVIDING A HELPING HAND TO YOUTH. WITH THEIR UPBEAT ATTITUDE, OPTIMIST CLUB MEMBERS HELP EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE. EACH OPTIMIST CLUB DETERMINES THE NEEDS OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY AND CONDUCTS PROGRAMS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. EVERY YEAR, OPTIMISTS CONDUCT ROUGHLY 65,000 SERVICE PROJECTS AND SERVE WELL OVER FIVE MILLION PEOPLE.
JUNIOR OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL (JOI) IS A DYNAMIC COALITION OF YOUTH VOLUNTEERS. JOI REPRESENT THE TIMES WELL BY MAKING THEIR COMMUNITIES BETTER - ONE SERVICE PROJECT AT A TIME. WITH MORE THAN 15,000 VOLUNTEERS IN MORE THAN 500 COMMUNITIES, JOI MEMBERS ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benny Ellerbe Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $267,136 |
Thomas Carver Director | 50 | $119,933 | |
Ronda Vaughn Director | 50 | $104,253 | |
Constance Pellock CFO | Officer | 50 | $97,277 |
Mark Weinsoff President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patsy Garner President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $391,095 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,129 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,224 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,635,630 |
| Investment income | $5,924 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $73,939 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$392 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,531,047 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $82,872 |
| 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. | $378,588 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,909 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,343,969 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,394 |
| Other employee benefits | $204,252 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,938 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,740 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,325 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,738 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $296,445 |
| Information technology | $80,928 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $152,191 |
| Travel | $171,986 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $254,882 |
| Interest | $21,326 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,122 |
| Insurance | $580,182 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,135,886 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $582,260 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $80,613 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $99,004 |
| 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 | $213,923 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $240,829 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,356,299 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,780,207 |
| Total assets | $4,353,135 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $440,924 |
| 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 | $686,783 |
| Total liabilities | $1,127,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,225,428 |
| 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 | $4,353,135 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $82,872 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: SUPOORT THEIR MISSION AND PROGRAMS | $54,906 |
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT THEIR MISSION AND PROGRAMS | $27,966 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Optimist International has recieved totaling $43,549.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Optimist International Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $43,549 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $118,563 |
| Earnings | $4,272 |
| Net Contributions | $9,274 |
| Ending Balance | $132,109 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Youth Centers Chicago, IL | $12,863,906 | $13,202,301 |
Shining Star Youth & Community Services Chicago, IL | $3,676,399 | $6,489,608 |
Boys & Girls Club Of Oklahoma County Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $13,692,559 | $7,392,530 |
Optimist International Saint Louis, MO | $4,353,135 | $4,531,047 |
Millard United Sports Omaha, NE | $2,238,363 | $3,321,799 |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation East Saint Louis, IL | $8,631,994 | $3,358,244 |
Tulsa Dream Center Inc Tulsa, OK | $4,560,115 | $3,603,226 |
Fayetteville Youth Center Inc Fayetteville, AR | $12,297,154 | $2,561,088 |
Off The Street Club Chicago, IL | $13,861,023 | $2,690,813 |
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Columbia Area Columbia, MO | $4,174,183 | $2,636,782 |
Hope Center Inc Omaha, NE | $5,012,297 | $2,174,111 |
Roseland Youth Center Chicago, IL | $11,665,313 | $1,985,848 |