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Nonprofit · EIN 39-6126962

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 23104 OC OF MERRILL WI

Tax-exempt · TOMAHAWK, WI 54487

Financials

$40K$36K2023$36K$37K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$35,728$37,066-$1,338$66,162–$66,162
September 30, 2024990-EZ$39,871$35,636$4,235$133,573–$133,573
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,821
Investment income
$244
Net income from fundraising events
$3,272
Net income from sales of inventory
$25,765
Other revenue
$2,626

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$28,779
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$8,287
Program services (functional)
$8,287

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$133,573
Total assets, end of year
$66,162
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$66,162
Cash, savings and investments
$66,162
Gross receipts
$55,617

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEE OLSENDirector1$0
KURT RUSTDirector1$0
SARAH STURMPresident1$0
JOLETA WESBROCKDirector1$0
STACY STEVENSTreasurer1$0
VANESSA RUETHDirector1$0
RANDY WIXSONDirector1$0
LIN KAUTZADirector1$0
NANCY STADLERVice President1$0
SHARON SCHMIDTSecretary1$0
ROB NORTONDirector1$0
RALPH WANGENDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARRI KENNEDY-HARRISDirector1$0
KURT RUSTPresident1$0
SARAH STURMDirector1$0
CARRIE CORDOVADirector1$0
STACY STEVENSTreasurer1$0
VANESSA RUETHVice President1$0
RANDY WIXSONPresident1$0
LIN KAUTZADirector0$0
NANCY STADLERDirector1$0
SHARON SCHMIDTSecretary1$0
ROB NORTONDirector1$0
RALPH WANGENDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
N5771 STATE ROAD 107, TOMAHAWK, WI 54487-9783
In care of
% LILY CORDOVA
Signed the 990-EZ
KURT RUST, President
Phone
(414) 539-0182
Return prepared by
Richard A Mamer CPA SC

Mission

TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY NEED IN MERRILL WI

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VARIOUS YOUTH EVENTS FOR THE MERRILL COMMUNITY INCLUDING SUMMER PROGRAMS, LUNCHES AND MOVIE NIGHTS.
    Expenses $8,287 · grants $28,779

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-6126962
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$66,162
Income (IRS master file)
$55,617

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$35,728$37,066$66,162XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$39,871$35,636$133,573XML
990-EZSeptember 2023–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS

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 39-6126962).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 39-6126962.
Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1967.
Are donations to OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. 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-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,728, expenses of $37,066 and total assets of $66,162 at year end.

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