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Nonprofit · EIN 31-6061444

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 24220 OC OF DAYTON HUBER HEIGHTS OH

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HUBER HEIGHTS, OH 45424

Financials

$15K$12K2023$0$18K2024
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$0$18,306-$18,306-$3,879$0-$3,879
September 30, 2024990-EZ$15,016$12,295$2,721$14,428$0$14,428
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

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

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,309
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$6,309
Management and general (functional)
$1,130
Fundraising (functional)
$10,867

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,427
Total assets, end of year
-$3,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
-$3,879
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,879
Gross receipts
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
OH

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barbara FoxPresident
Officer
5$0
Greg FoxSecretary
Officer
5$0
Christopher MuthVice President
Officer
5$0
Terry LawsonTreasurer
Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barbara FoxPresident4$0
Greg FoxSecretary2$0
Christopher MuthVice President3$0
Terry LawsonTreasurer2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 24647, HUBER HEIGHTS, OH 45424-0647
In care of
% GREY FOX
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
po box 24647, Huber Heights OH 45424
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Christopher Muth, 243 Regatta Park Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
steve siegel, po box 24647, Huber Heights OH 45424
Signed the 990
Christopher Muth, Vice President
Phone
(937) 414-5937

Mission

Mission Statement-By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. Vision Statement-Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them to develop to their full potential. We do activities for the children and community. We raise funds from our tree lot sales to fund these activities and to donate to like minded charitable organizations to uplift out community.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Held a Christmas tree sale 2 Held free youth fishing derby where every kid won a prize 3 Booth at the Marigold festival - had bowling activity for children, prizes, and temporary tattos, Our club has made donations to the following clubs to help better enable them to benefit the community in various ways: St Peter Church for Thanksgiving meals, Huber Heights Police Explorers, Box 21 Emergency Services, Huber Heights Road Warriors Softball, Peace & Tranquility for Hopping in the Heights Easter event and publishing of a children's book. We also held an annual free fishing derby for the children where we award prizes.
    revenue $22,250
  • Donations to other charitable groups
    Expenses $6,309

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-6061444
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1958
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,879

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
February 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
May 10, 2021
Reinstated
Effective February 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$0$18,306-$3,879XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$15,016$12,295$14,428XML
990-N for 2016
Officer: steve siegel
September 30, 2017≤ $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 31-6061444).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 31-6061444.
Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2021.
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-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
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 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Christopher Muth.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 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 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $18,306 and total assets of -$3,879 at year end.

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