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Nonprofit · EIN 11-3571622

OPTIMISTS INC

Tax-exempt · WOODSIDE, NY 11377

Financials

$149K$156K2023$122K$132K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIMISTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$121,829$131,723-$9,894$196,361$0$196,361
December 31, 2023990$149,002$155,517-$6,515$206,254$0$206,254
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$121,829
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$103,360
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,456
Program services (functional)
$131,723

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$206,254
Total assets, end of year
$196,361
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$196,361
Net assets without donor restrictions
$196,361
Gross receipts
$121,829
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
NY

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAZ CHOWDHURYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
FAZLA R CHOWDHURYGENERAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMOD MAHDI ZAMANVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
0$0
TAREK ALAMEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMAD ABDUL WADUDEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
NAZRUL ISLAMEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
FATEMA S UDDINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMAD MAHMUDE KHUDATREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0
SHAMIM AHMEDCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAMIM AHMEDADD CHIEF ADVISOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MAHADE UZ ZAMANPRINCIPAL COORDINATOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MUHAMMED R CHOWDHURY RANACHIEF ADVISOR
Trustee or director
0$0
HIRA MIAHDIRECTOR CSP
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMOD MOHAKEM KHANDIRECTOR SSP
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMED MAHBUBE KHANMEMBER SECRETARY
Trustee or director
0$0
FATEMA UDDIN RUMAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
SHAHED DELWAR CHOWDHURYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
NAZRUL ISLAMEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
TAREK ALAMEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMAD ABDUL WADUDEXECUTIVE MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
NICK MUQTADIRVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
NISHAD HAQUESECRETARY GENERAL
Trustee or director
0$0
AMIN MEHEDITREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0
SHAHEDUL ISLAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0$0
MOHAMMED ALIVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
0$0
NAZ CHOWDHURYDIRECTOR IT
Trustee or director
0$0
FAZLA R CHOWDHURYDIRECTOR ACCOUNTING
Trustee or director
0$0
HABIBUR RAHMAN CHOWDHURYDIRECTOR PUBLICATION
Trustee or director
0$0
SAYEED AHMEDADD SECRETARY GENERAL
Trustee or director
0$0
MOKARRAM AHMEDDIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATION
Trustee or director
0$0
MINHAZ AHMEDCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3750 60TH ST, WOODSIDE, NY 11377-2534
In care of
% SHAMIM AHMED
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHAMIM AHMED, 3750 60TH STREET, WOODSIDE, NY 11377
Signed the 990
SHAMIM AHMED, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(718) 278-4953
Return prepared by
AHAD & CO INC

Mission

THE OPTIMISTS INC PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN BANGLADESH IN FORM OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, CLOTHING/ UNIFORM, BOOKS AND PARTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DURING ITS YEARS OF OPERATION SINCE THE YAER 2000, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HELPED AROUND 12000 CHILDREN AND CURRENTLY MORE THAN 1000 CHILDREN IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN BANGLADESH ARE RECEIVING SPONSORSHIP GRANTS WHICH ENABLE THEM TO GET EDUCATION OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. NEW PROGRAMS HAS HELPED QUALIFIED STUDENTS TO RECIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT AREA.
    Expenses $131,723 · revenue $121,829

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OPTIMISTS INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
11-3571622
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$196,361
Income (IRS master file)
$121,829

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$121,829$131,723$196,361XML
990December 2023$149,002$155,517$206,254XML
990December 2022$235,896$218,736$212,771IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about OPTIMISTS INC

What is the EIN of OPTIMISTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMISTS INC is 11-3571622.
Is OPTIMISTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to OPTIMISTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPTIMISTS INC 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 OPTIMISTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPTIMISTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIMISTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHAMIM AHMED.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMISTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPTIMISTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,829, expenses of $131,723 and total assets of $196,361 at year end.

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