Optimist International is located in Pembroke Pines, FL. 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 09/2020, Optimist International generated $222.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.7k during the year ending 09/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FL AND TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CLUB PROVIDED VALUABLE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SPORTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE OUTLET FOR RECREATION, TO FOSTER HEALTHY COMPETITION AND TO TEACH TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
THE CLUB ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, AND WINTER LEAGUES FOR BASEBALL, T-BALL, SOFTBALL, AND PRE-SOFTBALL FOR 35-50 TEAMS OF CHILDREN AGES 7 TO 18.
THE CLUB HELPED MAINTAIN AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES (CITY PROPERTY) TO ACCOMODATE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE, ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES (BATTING CAGES AND STATIONS, PITCHING MOUNDS, PAVILIONS, CONCESSION STANDS).
THE CLUB PROVIDED VALUABLE SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SPORTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE OUTLET FOR RECREATION, TO FOSTER HEALTHY COMPETITION AND TO TEACH TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
THE CLUB ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, AND WINTER LEAGUES FOR BASEBALL, T-BALL, SOFTBALL, AND PRE-SOFTBALL FOR 35-50 TEAMS OF CHILDREN AGES 7 TO 18.
THE CLUB HELPED MAINTAIN AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES (CITY PROPERTY) TO ACCOMODATE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE, ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES (BATTING CAGES AND STATIONS, PITCHING MOUNDS, PAVILIONS, CONCESSION STANDS).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matthew Velez President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Mark Groneveld Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Celia Cue Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,522 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,095 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $222,241 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 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 | $375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $405 |
Office expenses | $172 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,858 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $211,682 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,671 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $98,671 |
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 | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $98,671 |
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