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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2830122

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLB OF KALAMAZOO

Tax-exempt · PORTAGE, MI 49002

Financials

$45K$47K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2023990-EZ$44,741$46,616-$1,875$16,601$0$16,601
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,534
Membership dues
$10,723
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$27,484
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$42,766
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$532
Other expenses
$3,318
Program services (functional)
$30,763

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,476
Total assets, end of year
$16,601
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,601
Cash, savings and investments
$16,601
Gross receipts
$53,496

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE MARQUESSPRESIDENT8$0
CARMEN JONAITISPRESIDENT-ELECT2$0
CHRISTINA SHULTSSECRETARY-TREASURER10$0
CATHY BALIKDIRECTOR2$0
KIM PHILLIPSDIRECTOR5$0
KATHY PRAEDELDIRECTOR3$0
DANIELLE SMITHDIRECTOR2$0
ROBERT KLOSEDIRECTOR3$0
THERESA MILLSPAST PRESIDENT2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
726 PROSPERITY DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-5543
In care of
% JENNIFER A LANCASTER
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 16, Portage MI 49081
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Ralph Meyer, 523 LYON ST, SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090
Signed the 990-EZ
Christina Shults, Secretary/Treasurer
Phone
(269) 341-1239

Mission

TO BENEFIT CHILDREN BY PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • CHILDHOOD CANCER CAMPAIGN EVENTS: A GOLF OUTING AND TRIVIA NIGHT WERE HELD; THE FUNDS WERE SENT TO JOHN HOPKINS FOR CANCER RESEARCH AND THE LOCAL PEDIACTRIC/HEMATOLOGY UNIT AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT KIDS WITH CANCER
    Expenses $13,490
  • BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT: FUNDS WERE RAISED TO PURCHASE AGE-APPROPRIATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND NEW CLOTHES FOR 75 UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY
    Expenses $12,080
  • HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: FUNDS AND FOOD DONATIONS WERE USED TO SUPPORT 35 FAMILIES DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS AND SPRING BREAK.
    Expenses $1,380
  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: GIRLS ON THE RUN, RESPECT FOR LAW, CHILDRENS PLAYSCAPE, ORATORICAL AND ESSAY CONTEST, PERSONAL HYGIENE PROJECT, READY TO READ, KIDS UNDERWEAR DRIVE
    Expenses $3,813

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027990-N on file
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-N on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Due February 15, 2028 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-2830122
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Exempt since
1958
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Ralph Meyer
September 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024September 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023September 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZSeptember 2023$44,741$46,616$16,601XML
990-N for 2021September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Linda Ingersoll
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2014
Officer: LINDA INGERSOLL
September 30, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2830122).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 38-2830122.
Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1958.
Which annual return does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending September 30, 2027) is due February 15, 2028. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended September 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-N for 2025 names Ralph Meyer.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $44,741, expenses of $46,616 and total assets of $16,601 at year end.

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