Nonprofit · EIN 43-1477122
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Also known as 30165 OC OF FESTUS-CRYSTAL CITY TCA
Tax-exempt · FESTUS, MO 63028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $82,148 | $101,976 | -$19,828 | $44,391 | – | $44,391 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,727 | $95,122 | $605 | $64,219 | – | $64,219 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,195 | $89,184 | $3,011 | $63,629 | $15 | $63,614 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,132
- Membership dues
- $13,753
- Net income from fundraising events
- $26,600
- Other revenue
- $25,663
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,688
- Benefits paid to members
- $5,509
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $407
- Other expenses
- $32,372
- Program services (functional)
- $56,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,219
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,391
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,391
- Gross receipts
- $102,114
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY SCOTT | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY ELLIOTT | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 |
| BECKY FRANCIS | TREASURER | 7 | $0 |
| BECKY CAPPS | TREASURER EL | 1 | $0 |
| MARIAN BOZAK | SECRETARY EL | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA MASTERS | PRESIDENT-EL | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY SCOTT | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY TODD | SECRETARY-EL | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY FRANCIS | TREASURER-EL | 2 | $0 |
| KIRSTIEZYCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BETH WATTS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| AMY BAUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE HUCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JANET MACE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| RUTH ANN ADAMS | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARROLL METZGER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE HOGENMILLER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| PEGGY SCOTT | PRESIDENT EL | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA ELBL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| PAM CERNIK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAT PARSONS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY ELLIOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY MEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE HUCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JANET MACE | TREASURER EL | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH ANN ADAMS | SECRETARY EL | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3426 WILTSHIRE LN, FESTUS, MO 63028-3863
- In care of
- % MARIAN BOZAK
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CATHY ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (314) 808-3597
- Return prepared by
- BRIDGEWATER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START CHRISTMAS PARTIES PROVIDES CLOTHING,TOYS,BOOKS,HATS, MITTENS,TOOTHBRUSHES FOR THE CHILDREN IN 5 HEAD START PROGRAMS. OVER 250 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAMExpenses $5,519 · grants $5,519
- COAT PROJECT - PROVIDE COATS TO THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES IF NECESSARY BY WORKING WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOLS. OVER 250 YOUTH HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH THIS PROJECT.Expenses $7,497 · grants $7,497
- DICTIONARY PROJECT - PROVIDE ALL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS WITH THEIR OWN DICTIONARY TO USE INCLASS AND AT THE END OF THE YEAR TAKE HOME WITH THEM FOR FUTURE USE. OVER 1200 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.Expenses $4,447 · grants $4,447
- PROVIDED SUPPORT TO VARIOUS LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THE DONATIONS.Expenses $38,941 · grants $33,432
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1477122
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1334: OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $102,114
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $82,148 | $101,976 | $44,391 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $95,727 | $95,122 | $64,219 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $92,195 | $89,184 | $63,629 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 43-1477122).
Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 43-1477122.
- Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1958.
- 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 6 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 $82,148, expenses of $101,976 and total assets of $44,391 at year end.
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