Nonprofit · EIN 51-0205996
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Also known as 23402 OC OF GREEN BAY-ALLOUEZWI
Tax-exempt · GREEN BAY, WI 54305
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $47,925 | $59,150 | -$11,225 | $28,807 | $0 | $28,807 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,212
- Membership dues
- $4,405
- Investment income
- $597
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,711
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,204
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $210
- Other expenses
- $19,736
- Program services (functional)
- $55,736
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,807
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,807
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,807
- Gross receipts
- $83,959
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BORDEN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK NIEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| GRANT ATHERTON | 2ND VP | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID TIMM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB JIRSCHELE | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN BERGNER ALBERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| NICK LINZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF ERWIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARC BELANGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLENE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BETH KENNERHED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 153, GREEN BAY, WI 54305-0153
- In care of
- % DAVID TIMM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 818, Green Bay WI 54305
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Jacob Jirschele, PO Box 818, Green Bay WI 54305
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JAKE JIRSCHELE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (920) 819-7651
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSES OF THIS CLUB SHALL BE 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.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SUPPORTED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH HANDSON VOLUNTEERISM AND COLLABORATIVE EVENTS. MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED WITH THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF GREEN BAY, ASSISTING WITH OPENING DAY SETUP, CLOSING DAY ACTIVITIES, AND ONGOING GAMENIGHT OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE PALS PROGRAM TO HOST AN NFL PLAY 60 EVENT, PROVIDING MORE THAN 75 CHILDREN IN THE PALS PROGRAM WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH GREEN BAY PACKERS PLAYERS, PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MENTORSHIP, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN A ROCKER'S NONPROFIT OF THE NIGHT EVENT TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ITS MISSION AND PROGRAMS.Expenses $55,736 · grants $39,204
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0205996
- 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
- Group exemption
- 1334: OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,807
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,959
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $47,925 | $59,150 | $28,807 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Jacob Jirschele | September 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jacob Jirschele | September 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jacob Jirschele | September 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jacob Jirschele | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $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 51-0205996).
Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 51-0205996.
- 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 is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Jacob Jirschele.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 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 $47,925, expenses of $59,150 and total assets of $28,807 at year end.
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