Nonprofit · EIN 81-3819067
VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · VANDALIA, OH 45377
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $10,000 | $8,500 | $1,500 | $15,046 | – | $15,046 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $6,200 | $6,500 | -$300 | $13,546 | – | $13,546 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $6,099 | $10,000 | -$3,901 | $13,846 | – | $13,846 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $8,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,546
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,046
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,046
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,046
- Gross receipts
- $10,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG VICARS | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JIM CARMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| BEN WALKER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JACK WOODS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SPIVEY | PAST PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN PORTER | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| ERIKA VOGEL | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| TIM STAMEN | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MATT NEELY | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF BARDONARO | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN SPIVEY | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JIM CARMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| BEN WALKER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JACK WOODS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| KURT ALTHOUSE | PAST PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN PORTER | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| ERIKA VOGEL | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| TIM STAMEN | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MATT NEELY | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF BARDONARO | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BARDONARO | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SPIVEY | PAST PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| BEN WALKER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| JACK WOODS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| KURT ALTHOUSE | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN PORTER | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| ERIKA VOGEL | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| TIM STAMEN | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MATT NEELY | AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JIM CARMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 206 N DIXIE DR, VANDALIA, OH 45377-2006
- In care of
- % JACK WOODS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 206 N Dixie Dr, Vandalia OH 45377
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Jack Woods, 206 N Dixie Dr, Vandalia OH 45377
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JACK WOODS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (937) 898-5802
- Return prepared by
- WOODS & WOODS ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
OUR MOTTO IS "FRIEND OF YOUTH", WE RAISE MONEY TO FUND VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAM SUPPORT AND HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPSExpenses $8,500 · grants $8,500
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 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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3819067
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,046
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $10,000 | $8,500 | $15,046 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $6,200 | $6,500 | $13,546 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $6,099 | $10,000 | $13,846 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Jack Woods | September 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 81-3819067).
Questions about VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION is 81-3819067.
- Is VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION 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 VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION 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 VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Jack Woods.
- Who are the officers and directors of VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VANDALIA-BUTLER OPTIMIST FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,000, expenses of $8,500 and total assets of $15,046 at year end.
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