Nonprofit · EIN 23-7122545
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Also known as 35014 OC OF BISMARCK ND
Tax-exempt · BISMARCK, ND 58502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,534 | $52,659 | $875 | $33,931 | – | $33,931 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $34,484 | $31,915 | $2,569 | $33,056 | – | $33,056 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $38,780 | $43,213 | -$4,433 | $30,487 | $0 | $30,487 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,857
- Membership dues
- $18,577
- Investment income
- $5
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,095
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,696
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,788
- Occupancy
- $1,540
- Other expenses
- $26,635
- Program services (functional)
- $6,952
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,931
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,931
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,931
- Gross receipts
- $61,262
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Jeske | President | 5 | $0 |
| Sylvia Burgess | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Tami Emter | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jillian Lagasse | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Hatzenbuhler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Oban | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Koppinger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Maddie Berger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Haas | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Clairmont | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Brooks Grotte - Past | President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Grotte | President | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Jeske | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Sylvia Burgess | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Tami Emter | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Kyle Debertin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jillian Lagasse | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Hatzenbuhler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Oban | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Koppinger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Maddie Berger | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Haas | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKS GROTTE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| SYLVIA BURGESS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| TAMI EMTER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| KYLE DEBERTIN | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JERRY HAAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JILLIAN LAGASSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN OBAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE HATZENBUHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MADDIE BERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ROB KOPPINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 511, BISMARCK, ND 58502-0511
- In care of
- % SYLVIA BURGESS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO BOX 511, BISMARCK ND 585020511
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- TOM MILLER, PO BOX 511, BISMARCK ND 585020511
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Tami Emter, Treasurer
- Phone
- (701) 866-7729
- Website
- WWW.BISMARCKOPTIMIST.COM
- Return prepared by
- TSH LLC
Mission
Optimist Mission: By providing hope and a positive vision, Optimists are dedicated to supporting the youth of our community. The Optimist Club of Bismarck, founded in 1971, conducts positive service projects in our community aimed at providing a helping hand and opportunities to youth. Our Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be. The Optimist Club brings out the best in kids
Program accomplishments
- Optimist Impact Grant: A grant to a qualifying local nonprofit group or organization for a project-based initiative that makes a direct or lasting impact on the youth of Bismarck-Mandan. Since its origination, our Clubs Optimist Impact Grant has awarded more than $45,000 to nine local non-profits. This year we awarded two $5,000 grants one to Mystic Smiles and one to Welcome Housegrants $10,000
- Caring for Kids Backpacks: Backpacks are provided to low-income youth in the community. Monthly, backpack supplies are gathered, sorted, and packed by Optimist Club Members at the Missouri Slope Area United Way. The club packs an average of 35 cinch sack-type backpacks each month for kids of all ages infant to high school - living with their family in area homeless shelters.Expenses $2,705
- Easter Egg Hunt: Annually, club volunteers purchase candy and fill over 12,000 Easter Eggs. The Hunt is held at the ND Capitol Grounds each spring for hundreds of children to enjoy. 442 children participated in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. We were honored to have Governor Armstrong and the First Lady join us for the event and they even helped distribute some of our 1,200 eggs!Expenses $1,970
- Optimist Essay Contest: The Club proudly sponsors an annual Optimist International Essay Contest at our local club level in the spring of each year. Each years topic is pre-determined by Optimist International and information regarding the oratorical contest is sent to all local public and private high schools. Essays are submitted by local youth for judging by a committee of Optimists. The winning essay writer at our local club level is awarded $500. Club winners advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. The District-level scholarships are funded by the Optimist International Foundations.
- Funds for the Future Grant: Provides grant money each year to local elementary schools to assist with the completion of a qualifying project. This is not a need-based award. Consideration is given to school involvement in the application process as well as the number of students and community members impacted by the completed project. We awarded two $5,000 Funds for the Future Grants One to Solheim Elementary and one to Northridge Elementary. Funds for the Future has awarded $80,000 to date.Expenses $1,137 · grants $10,000
- Optimist Club Oratorical Contest: This program gives students under the age of 19 as of October 1 the chance to speak to the world. Bismarck Optimist Club hosts its annual oratorical contest in the spring of each year and information regarding the oratorical contest is sent to all local public and private high schools. The first place contestant at our local club level is awarded $500 and represents our club at the District Oratorical Competition. First place winner at the district level receives a $2,500 scholarship, second place is awarded a $1,500 scholarship and third place receives $1,000. One Optimist District Winner competes at the Optimist Regional Contest for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. Each regional winner competes in the World Championship Contest for an opportunity to win a first, second or third place scholarship of $15,000, $10,000 or $5,000 respectively. First conducted in 1928, this is the second most popular Optimist International Program with approximately 2,000 clubs participating in this program each year. Our Bismarck Optimist Club Oratorical Contest Winners were, Tricia Schmitz and Hatley Hetletved. Tricia represented our Club at the regional competition in St. Louis, Missouri.Expenses $1,140 · grants $1,000
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
- 23-7122545
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1334: OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,931
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $53,534 | $52,659 | $33,931 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $34,484 | $31,915 | $33,056 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $38,780 | $43,213 | $30,487 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: TOM MILLER | September 30, 2016 | ≤ $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 23-7122545).
Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 23-7122545.
- Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1972.
- 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 2015 names TOM MILLER.
- 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 $53,534, expenses of $52,659 and total assets of $33,931 at year end.
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