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Optimist International

33211 Oc Of Ocean City Berlin Md

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 tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$107k (2022)

Expenses
$139k (2022)

Total Assets
$237k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$107,225
Expenses
$138,729
Net Income
-$31,504
Net Assets
$237,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $65
0.1%
Net Fundraising $100,000
93.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,143
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $237,143
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Charlie Smith (Past President) $0 $0
Bill Hickey (President) $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0
Roger Pacella (Secretary) $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Dorman (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,853
Expenses
$117,365
Net Income
-$62,512
Net Assets
$268,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $95
0.2%
Net Fundraising $49,013
89.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $268,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Charlie Smith (Past President) $0 $0
Bill Hickey (President) $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0
Roger Pacella (Secretary) $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Dorman (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,000
Expenses
$159,881
Net Income
$40,119
Net Assets
$329,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $200,000
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $329,955
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $329,955
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlie Smith (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Hickey (President) $0 $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Roger Pacella (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Dorman (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$195,493
Expenses
$194,531
Net Income
$962
Net Assets
$289,836
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $300
0.2%
Net Fundraising $190,000
97.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,836
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $289,836
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Charlie Smith (President) $0 $0
Bill Hickey (Vice President) $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0
Roger Pacella (Secretary) $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Dorman (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$193,322
Expenses
$185,844
Net Income
$7,478
Net Assets
$290,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $198
0.1%
Net Fundraising $185,000
95.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,539
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $290,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Charlie Smith (President) $0 $0
Bill Hickey (Vice President) $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0
Roger Pacella (Secretary) $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Carol Dorman (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,983
Expenses
$163,784
Net Income
$58,199
Net Assets
$284,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $212,950
95.9%
Investment Income $282
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,751
3.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $284,207
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $284,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Acton (President) $0 $0 $0
Rich Caproni (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Charles Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Acton (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$188,411
Expenses
$161,611
Net Income
$26,800
Net Assets
$227,529
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $242
0.1%
Net Fundraising $179,899
95.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,529
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $227,529
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steve Acton (President) $0 $0
Rich Caproni (Vice President) $0 $0
Stan Randall (Vice President) $0 $0
Charles Smith (Secretary) $0 $0
Joe Hammen (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Deutsch (Treasurer) $0 $0
Barbara Acton (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$170,814
Expenses
$164,925
Net Income
$5,889
Net Assets
$200,729
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $254
0.1%
Net Fundraising $162,000
94.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,729
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $200,729

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$176,056
Expenses
$185,913
Net Income
-$9,857
Net Assets
$195,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $273
0.2%
Net Fundraising $168,605
95.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,635
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $195,635

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$198,974
Expenses
$174,302
Net Income
$24,672
Net Assets
$205,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $191,500
96.2%
Investment Income $346
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,492
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,492

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$179,243
Expenses
$163,903
Net Income
$15,340
Net Assets
$173,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $443
0.2%
Net Fundraising $171,500
95.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $173,313

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$177,874
Expenses
$159,307
Net Income
$18,567
Net Assets
$157,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,533
1.4%
Net Fundraising $172,460
97.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,973
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $157,973

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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