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Optimist International

33269 Oc Of Bushwood 7 Th District
  • Coltons Point, MD
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1968
  • EIN: 23-7007976

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$119k (2023)

Expenses
$114k (2023)

Total Assets
$304k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,482
Expenses
$113,711
Net Income
$5,771
Net Assets
$304,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,532
48.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income -$2,043
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $63,993
53.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $304,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $304,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Van Meter (President) $0 $0 $0
Harold Sciarra (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Mike Alderson (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldsborough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Morgan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Finley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony St Clair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Laychak (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,994
Expenses
$99,988
Net Income
$29,006
Net Assets
$289,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,605
29.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,400
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $86,989
67.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,455
Total Liabilities $2,005
Net Assets $289,450
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Al Raley (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kopel (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Steve Morgan (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldsborough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Sasscer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Quade (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Rollins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony St Clair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Van Meter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$111,866
Expenses
$89,388
Net Income
$22,478
Net Assets
$275,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,583
40.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,457
5.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $59,826
53.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,674
Total Liabilities $8,565
Net Assets $275,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Al Raley (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kopel (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Steve Morgan (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldsborough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Sasscer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Quade (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Rollins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony St Clair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Van Meter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 7, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,675
Expenses
$133,051
Net Income
-$73,376
Net Assets
$239,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,530
9.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,035
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,620
88.2%
Sales of Assets $490
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,478
Total Liabilities $15,221
Net Assets $239,257
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Alderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Al Raley (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Steve Morgan (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldsborough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Passcer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Quade (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Fisher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Rollins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kopel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Van Meter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$169,696
Expenses
$144,378
Net Income
$25,318
Net Assets
$311,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,954
14.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $587
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $49,823
29.4%
Sales of Assets $94,332
55.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,235
Total Liabilities $19,575
Net Assets $311,660
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Bennett (President) $0 $0 $0
Jesse W Rollins (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Kane (Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Mike Alderson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldsborough (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ron Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony St Clair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Edger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Al Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Quade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duffy Owens (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,807
Expenses
$103,149
Net Income
-$44,342
Net Assets
$298,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,416
44.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $513
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,667
21.5%
Sales of Assets $19,211
32.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,230
Total Liabilities $23,200
Net Assets $298,030

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$107,898
Expenses
$67,692
Net Income
$40,206
Net Assets
$358,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,361
21.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $590
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $77,451
71.8%
Sales of Assets $6,496
6.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $358,134
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $358,134

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,008
Expenses
$63,835
Net Income
$37,173
Net Assets
$312,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,644
24.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $493
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $70,436
69.7%
Sales of Assets $5,435
5.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $317,370
Total Liabilities $5,359
Net Assets $312,011

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,346
Expenses
$79,900
Net Income
-$9,554
Net Assets
$273,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,335
51.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $635
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,996
41.2%
Sales of Assets $4,380
6.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $284,495
Total Liabilities $11,000
Net Assets $273,495

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,312
Expenses
$86,337
Net Income
$32,975
Net Assets
$274,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,566
18.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $797
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $91,417
76.6%
Sales of Assets $5,532
4.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $307,662
Total Liabilities $33,485
Net Assets $274,177

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,503
Expenses
$68,779
Net Income
$15,724
Net Assets
$241,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,250
47.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $637
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,716
45.8%
Sales of Assets $4,900
5.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $282,369
Total Liabilities $41,167
Net Assets $241,202

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,400
Expenses
$65,971
Net Income
$4,429
Net Assets
$225,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,391
34.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $695
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,841
65.1%
Sales of Assets -$527
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,825
Total Liabilities $16,347
Net Assets $225,478

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$126,784
Expenses
$94,097
Net Income
$32,687
Net Assets
$226,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,406
55.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $484
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $57,056
45.0%
Sales of Assets -$1,162
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,533
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $226,533

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

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