Optimist International is located in Bossier City, LA. 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. As of 09/2023, Optimist International employed 11 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 $69.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $58.2k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.8%) per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOPE OPTIMISM AS A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE UTILIZING THE TENET OF THE OPTIMIST CREED;PROMOTE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC AFFAIRS;INSPIRE RESPECT FOR LAW;PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND WORK FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCORD AND FRIENDSHIP;AID AND ENCOURAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC GRANTS TEACHERS TO AUGMENT AND ENHANCE LEARNING
DONATION TO ONE GREAT RIVER INC
DONATION TO PLANT A SEED IN OUR YOUTH FOUNDATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Arcenia Anthony Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Margaret Lefler Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ashley Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kelley Snead Vice President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Al Dyer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Carson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,250 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,907 |
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 | $66,330 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $69,492 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,010 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,845 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,400 |
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 | $225 |
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 | $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 | $480 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $6,853 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $58,182 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,531 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $185,497 |
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 |
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 | $235,028 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $235,028 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $235,028 |