Optimist International
- Assets
- $77.5k
- Revenue
- $27.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lubbock, TX
- Founding
- 07/1958
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 75-6036539
Organization Overview
Optimist International is located in Lubbock, TX. 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 09/2023, Optimist International generated $27.7k 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 (17.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.1k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) 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 PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ACCOMPLISH THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IT PROVIDES NECESSITIES SUCH AS CLOTHING, FOOD AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DONATES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE DETOXIFICATION AND OTHER WITHDRAWAL TREATMENT FOR PERSONS AFFLICTED WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCIES.
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AT RISK CHILDREN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH OF THE LUBBOCK AREA THROUGH DONATIONS TO YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janey Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Field Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keyshia Garza Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sipriano Gutierrez President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Hankson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorshema Mcpherson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $760 |
| 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 | $760 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $19,222 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,750 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,732 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,078 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $32,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,519 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,394 |
| 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 | $628 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $77,541 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,317 |
| 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 | $7,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,224 |
| 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 | $77,541 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Optimist International has awarded $11,910 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LUBBOCK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,900 |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,010 |