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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1410873

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 36028 OC OF BLUE SPRINGS-SUNSET MO

Tax-exempt · BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

Financials

$39K$8K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2023990-EZ$38,825$7,763$31,062$36,335$0$36,335
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,770
Membership dues
$1,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$35,855
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,759
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$985
Printing, publications and postage
$19
Program services (functional)
$1,005

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,273
Total assets, end of year
$36,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$36,335
Cash, savings and investments
$35,197
Gross receipts
$49,457

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dacia RzchowskiPresident5$0
Myrna MardisSecretary5$0
Richard LeeTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
923 SE SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014-3671
In care of
% MYRNA LEE MARDIS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
923 SE Sunnyside School Road, Blue Springs MO 64014
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Richard Lee, 923 SE Sunnyside School Road, Blue Springs MO 64014
Signed the 990-EZ
Richard Lee, Treasurer
Phone
(816) 598-0172

Mission

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • We have given money to youth essay contest winners, youth fishing derby, supported MO leadership, youth baseball, Blue Springs MO Robocats and Blue Springs Parks & Rec.
    Expenses $1,005 · grants $2,000

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 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-N on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-N on file

File the 2025 990-N for OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
43-1410873
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)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Richard Lee
September 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Richard Lee
September 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZSeptember 2023$38,825$7,763$36,335XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Ronald Bjorland
September 30, 2014≤ $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 43-1410873).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 43-1410873.
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-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 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-N for 2024 for the year ended September 30, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-N for 2024 names Richard Lee.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $38,825, expenses of $7,763 and total assets of $36,335 at year end.

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