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Nonprofit · EIN 31-6050644

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 24999 OHIO DISTRICT

Tax-exempt · FAIRLAWN, OH 44333

Financials

$78K$61K2023$81K$92K2024
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$81,241$92,012-$10,771$39,111$0$39,111
September 30, 2024990-EZ$77,888$60,870$17,018$49,882$0$49,882
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,545
Membership dues
$23,049
Program service revenue
$53,486
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$1,159

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$90,365
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$387
Other expenses
$1,260
Program services (functional)
$90,132

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,882
Total assets, end of year
$39,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$39,111
Cash, savings and investments
$39,111
Gross receipts
$81,241

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
Theresa SchalnatGovernor10$0
Debbie WalshGovernor Elect6$0
Jean PummillSecretary5$0
Sarah UmbreitTreasurer5$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas KennedyGovernor10$0
Terri SchallnatGovernor Elect6$0
Jean PummillSecretary5$0
Sarah UmbreitTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3800 ROSEMONT BLVD, FAIRLAWN, OH 44333-9245
In care of
% AMY SCHWAN
Signed the 990-EZ
Sarah Umbreit, Treasurer
Phone
(937) 371-2962

Mission

Assist statewide youth through optimism and public service

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provide training to members including youth members on optimism and how to help youth gain confidence and experience in working to assist others
    Expenses $48,765
  • Assist Junior Optimists members (Elementary through High School Students) hold their annual statewide and international convention
    Expenses $23,603
  • Hold a statewide oratorical and essay contests for Ohio high school students
    Expenses $1,937
  • Hold a statewide Optimists International Junior Golf Championship qualifying tournament and provide entry fees for qualifying golfers and chaperone travel reimbursements to the International Championship Tournament.
    Expenses $15,827

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
31-6050644
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)
$39,111
Income (IRS master file)
$81,241

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2024–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2023$87,801$94,367$32,864IRS
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––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 OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 31-6050644.
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 are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 4 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 $81,241, expenses of $92,012 and total assets of $39,111 at year end.

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