Nonprofit · EIN 43-1733736
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,079,917 | $2,009,743 | $70,174 | $707,911 | $47,070 | $660,841 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,847,681 | $1,735,603 | $112,078 | $638,441 | $47,774 | $590,667 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,570,193 | $1,640,716 | -$70,523 | $494,271 | $43,739 | $450,532 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,700
- Program service revenue
- $2,038,910
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $307
- Other revenue
- $307
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $1,234,626
- Program services (functional)
- $1,808,566
- Management and general (functional)
- $201,177
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $638,441
- Total assets, end of year
- $707,911
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47,070
- Net assets, end of year
- $660,841
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $660,841
- Gross receipts
- $2,103,798
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 160
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL BRENN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $153,692 | $21,690 |
| CONSTANCE PELLOCK | CFO (THRU 10/25) DIR. (AS OF 6/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $114,434 | $16,790 |
| BRIAN HUGGINS | CFO (AS OF 10/24) Officer | 1 | $0 | $24,231 | $868 |
| THOMAS W KENDO JR | BOARD DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN OORD GRAVES | BOARD DIRECTOR, CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY HUXLEY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HAYNES | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL BRENN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $154,500 | $5,116 |
| THOMAS CARVER | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $120,777 | $7,247 |
| CONSTANCE PELLOCK | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $117,300 | $7,038 |
| ROD MCKENDRICK | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BELL | BOARD DIRECTOR, CCOF PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI DAVIS | BOARD DIRECTOR, OIF PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY GORMAN | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN OORD GRAVES | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL HAYNES | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWSON HEADLEY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY HUXLEY | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MANCHEC | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCFADYEN | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK PRENDERGAST | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI SCHMIDT | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS THOMAS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL BRENN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $151,500 | $10,687 |
| JANET LLOYD | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY GARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY GORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL JACOBS HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWSON HEADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY HUXLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCFADYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA MERRITT | DIRECTOR, OIF PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK PRENDERGAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN RICHER-DOYLE | DIRECTOR, CCOF PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4494 LINDELL BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-2404
- In care of
- % LITHONIA E DEKALB OPTIMIST CLUB
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 851 David Street, Stonecrest GA 30038
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHERYL BRENN, 4494 LINDELL BOULEVARD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL BRENN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (314) 371-6000
- Return prepared by
- RUBINBROWN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, LITERARY, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO MINORS THROUGH THE SPONSORSHIP OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD CHARACTER AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, LITERARY, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO MINORS THROUGH THE SPONSORSHIP OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD CHARACTER AND SPORTSMANSHIP.Expenses $1,625,969 · grants $5,000 · revenue $1,728,042
- JUNIOR OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL (JOI) IS A DYNAMIC COALITION OF YOUTH VOLUNTEERS. JOI REPRESENTS THE TIMES WELL BY MAKING THEIR COMMUNITIES BETTER - ONE SERVICE PROJECT AT A TIME. WITH MORE THAN 15,000 VOLUNTEERS IN MORE THAN 400 COMMUNITIES, JOI MEMBERS ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $182,597 · revenue $311,175
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1733736
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $707,911
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,103,798
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,079,917 | $2,009,743 | $707,911 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,847,681 | $1,735,603 | $638,441 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,570,193 | $1,640,716 | $494,271 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,254,804 | $1,156,766 | $370,269 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: marvin table | 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 43-1733736).
Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC is 43-1733736.
- Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC 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 YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC 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 YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC 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 YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHERYL BRENN.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,079,917, expenses of $2,009,743 and total assets of $707,911 at year end.
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