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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7011617

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 04075 OC OF LAFAYETTE BFT IN

Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, IN 47902

Financials

$20K$16K2024
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$19,669$16,327$3,342$35,369–$35,279
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,071
Membership dues
$4,149
Investment income
$977
Net income from fundraising events
$6,472

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,328
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$192
Printing, publications and postage
$73
Other expenses
$5,734

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,937
Total assets, end of year
$35,369
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$35,279
Cash, savings and investments
$35,369
Gross receipts
$63,645

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
RON SUMMERSPRESIDENT5$0
STEVE BRUHNTREASURER5$0
JANIE NORMANSECRETARY5$0
MATT LERCHPAST PRESIDENT2$0
JEFF OLIVERPRESIDENT ELECT2$0
MICHELE SUMMERSDIRECTOR2$0
JEANNENE ACKERMANDIRECTOR2$0
JEFF YOCUMDIRECTOR2$0
KEN MODERDIRECTOR2$0
CHERIE BRUHNDIRECTOR2$0
KRISTINA LESLEYDIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1064, LAFAYETTE, IN 47902-1064
In care of
% JANIE NORMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 1064, Lafayette IN 47902
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
MATT LERCH, 1527 KOSSUTH ST, LAFAYETTE IN 47905
Signed the 990-EZ
STEVE BRUHN, TREASURER
Phone
(765) 491-6940

Mission

TO SUPPORT YOUTH'S EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE NEEDS THROUGH SERVICE AND FUNDING.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS TO 17 ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUTH
    Expenses $6,484 · grants $9,754

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-N 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
23-7011617
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)
$35,369
Income (IRS master file)
$63,645

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$19,669$16,327$35,369XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: MATT LERCH
September 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: MATT LERCH
September 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Steve Bruhn
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Steve Bruhn
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Steve Bruhn
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Steve Bruhn
September 30, 2019≤ $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 23-7011617).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 23-7011617.
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 is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-N for 2023 names MATT LERCH.
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 $19,669, expenses of $16,327 and total assets of $35,369 at year end.

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