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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7007762

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 25047 OC OF BUENA VISTA CO

Tax-exempt · BUENA VISTA, CO 81211

Financials

$64K$48K2024
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$64,143$48,017$16,126$62,111$0$62,111
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$36,318
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$77
Net income from fundraising events
$27,748
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$44,235
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$2,316
Other expenses
$1,466
Program services (functional)
$44,235

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,415
Total assets, end of year
$62,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$62,111
Cash, savings and investments
$62,111
Gross receipts
$103,007

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
Daniel JohansenVice President10$0
Eric GibbPresident10$0
Jimmy AskewSecretary10$0
Jonathan AilTreasurer10$0
Jill SmolaDirector5$0
Don CaskeyDirector5$0
Burke KaiserDirector5$0
Seth WilliamsDirector5$0
Honora RobertsDirector5$0
Janet HeinzDirector5$0
Matthew HarutunDirector5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1545, BUENA VISTA, CO 81211-1545
In care of
% ERIC N GIBB
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 3044, Buena Vista CO 81211
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Rory Loebig, PO Box 3044, Buena Vista CO 81211
Signed the 990-EZ
Jonathan Ail, Treasurer
Phone
(620) 952-3019

Mission

Youth Services

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Scholarships for Buena Vista High School graduating seniors to further their education at the college of their choice. Four scholarships were awarded.
    Expenses $22,000
  • Back Pack Program. Weekend food provided to kids in low income families (approx 50 kids)
    Expenses $2,250
  • Buena Vista HS/MS Band (approx 21 students)
    Expenses $2,000
  • Alpine Orchestra - opportunity to support the growth of approximately 5 student musicians.
    Expenses $500
  • Avery Parsons Reading A-Z (reading program for approx 75 students)
    Expenses $250
  • BV High School Booster Club - support for approx 100 athletes
    Expenses $500
  • BV Cares - support for students and families in need/crisis - approx 10 families
    Expenses $300
  • BV High School iFLY STEM Field Trip - support for STEM student field trip - approx 10 kids
    Expenses $540
  • BV High School Shops - support for the MS/HS wood and metal shop program - approx 100 kids
    Expenses $1,000
  • 6th Grade Conservation Camp Breakfast - provided breakfast for 6th graders during their Spring outdoor learning field trip - approx 70 kids
    Expenses $190
  • Hub Livestock Club (4H Camp) - helps to offset camp costs for approx 5 kids
    Expenses $500
  • BV Middle School Ice Fishing - helps to provide food and prizes for approx 45 kids
    Expenses $250
  • Youth Appreciation Week - breakfast, awards, and public recognition for outstanding youth in the community - approx 40 kids
    Expenses $1,052
  • Youth Writing Contest - support for awards - approx 75 kids
    Expenses $500
  • Bike 2 School Pancake Breakfast - served breakfast to approx 100 students/parents
    Expenses $103
  • BV High School National Art Honor Society - approx 30 kids
    Expenses $350
  • High Country Fine Arts Association - helped approx 125 students to experience fine arts in Chaffee County
    Expenses $1,300
  • BV Middle School Makerspace Club - provided misc supplies for approx 70 students
    Expenses $200
  • Salida Circus - provided camp scholarships for approx 25 students
    Expenses $2,000
  • Buena Vista High School After Prom Party
    Expenses $300
  • Avery Parsons Elementary School - New Instruments (approx 420 students)
    Expenses $650
  • Buena Vista High School Art Program (approx 25 students)
    Expenses $350
  • Buena Vista High School Games Donation (approx 280 students)
    Expenses $500
  • Buena Vista High School Retail Cart Repairs/Improvements (approx 100 kids)
    Expenses $200
  • Chaffee County High School Rafting Trip (approx 15 kids)
    Expenses $1,000
  • Destination Imagination Global Finals Trip (approx 5 kids)
    Expenses $1,500
  • Darren Patterson Christian Academy Middle School Trip (approx 25 kids)
    Expenses $2,000
  • Buena Vista Middle School Positive Behavior Intervention Rewards (approx 220 students)
    Expenses $300
  • Toys for Tykes (approx 150 kids)
    Expenses $500
  • Misc Projects (Cystic Fibrosis, Civics Bee)
    Expenses $1,150

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 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Due February 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7007762
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,111
Income (IRS master file)
$103,007

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2024–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2023$35,923$40,288$30,251IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Rory Loebig
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 23-7007762.
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 15, 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 is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-N for 2021 names Rory Loebig.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 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 $64,143, expenses of $48,017 and total assets of $62,111 at year end.

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