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Nonprofit · EIN 81-6012316

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Also known as 13145 UPTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB OF GREAT

Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59403

Financials

$95K$98K2022$95K$98K2023$118K$105K2024
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$117,665$104,717$12,948$159,717$0$159,717
September 30, 2024990$95,256$97,884-$2,628$146,769$0$146,769
September 30, 2023990$95,287$97,563-$2,276$149,397$0$149,397
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,583
Program service revenue
$18,983
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$73,099
Other revenue
$73,099

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$55,662
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,050
Depreciation
$1,643
Program services (functional)
$103,667
Management and general (functional)
$1,050

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$146,769
Total assets, end of year
$159,717
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$159,717
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,393
Gross receipts
$196,171
Employees
0
Volunteers
147
Year formed
1960
State of legal domicile
MT

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
JANA REHMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH CINQ-MARS1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC SCHROEDEL2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHEL HUOTARISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEV CHRISTIANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GREG FRANCZYKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN BUSKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LORALIE SCHROEDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHERRIE NEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STACEY MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT DICKHOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIANNA WEISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANA REHMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOSH CINQ-MARS1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC SCHROEDEL2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHEL HUOTARISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BEV CHRISTIANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAT GOODOVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LORALIE SCHROEDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY DOWNINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF MEADORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STACEY MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT DICKHOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIANNA WEISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAT GOODOVERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JANA REHMVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RACHEL HUOTARISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAN PETERSENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC SCHROEDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH CINQ-MARSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY DOWNINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEV CHRISTIANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OZZY DAHLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENA SCHOOLCRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHERRI NEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRIS EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 462, GREAT FALLS, MT 59403-0462
In care of
% RACHEL HUOTARI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JANA REHM, PO BOX 462, GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
Signed the 990
BEV CHRISTIAN, TREASURER
Phone
(406) 868-3406
Return prepared by
DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC

Mission

BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS, PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A LARGE NUMBER OF YOUTH PROGRAMS IN GREAT FALLS, MT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE ORGANIZATION HAS LISTED THE PROGRAMS SUPPORTED AND FUNDS PROVIDED TO EACH ON SCHEDULE O.
    Expenses $87,595 · grants $55,662 · revenue $18,983
  • THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES SEVERAL YOUTH-SUPPORTIVE/ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF ITS OWN, INCLUDING THE CHILDHOOD CANCER CAMPAIGN, ORATORICAL PROGRAMS, BIKE SAFETY RODEO, AND SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $16,072

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Due February 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-6012316
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$159,717
Income (IRS master file)
$196,171

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$117,665$104,717$159,717IRS
990September 2024$95,256$97,884$146,769XML
990September 2023$95,287$97,563$149,397XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 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 81-6012316).

Questions about OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is 81-6012316.
Is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1968.
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 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JANA REHM.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 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 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $117,665, expenses of $104,717 and total assets of $159,717 at year end.

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