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Optimist International

04555 Oc Of Warsaw In
  • Warsaw, IN
  • Tax-exempt since March 1973
  • EIN: 35-6203552

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
$115k (2024)

Expenses
$124k (2024)

Total Assets
$62.6k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$15k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,199
Expenses
$124,337
Net Income
-$9,138
Net Assets
$47,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,206
1.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $918
0.8%
Net Fundraising $51,105
44.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,587
Total Liabilities $15,048
Net Assets $47,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Chris Plack (Board) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Charlie Wagner (President) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (Board) $0 $0
Heather Lardino (Board) $0 $0
Andy Swihart (Board) $0 $0
Kyrie' Maierle (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Vice President) $0 $0
Shari Benyousky (Board) $0 $0
Tom Tearney (Board) $0 $0
Paul Finley (President Elect) $0 $0
Lester Pierce (Vice President) $0 $0
Corbin Holtsberry (Board) $0 $0
Brittany Lyon (Board) $0 $0
Angie Tom (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 29, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,078
Expenses
$108,216
Net Income
$1,862
Net Assets
$56,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,282
9.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $249
0.2%
Net Fundraising $31,840
28.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,934
Total Liabilities $22,257
Net Assets $56,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Kirkpatrick (Vice President) $0 $0
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Chris Plack (President Elect) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Amanda Sautter (Board) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (President) $0 $0
Charlie Wagner (Board) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (Board) $0 $0
Heather Lardino (Board) $0 $0
Andy Swihart (Board) $0 $0
Kyrie' Maierle (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Vice President) $0 $0
Sheri Benyousky (Board) $0 $0
Tom Tearney (Board) $0 $0
Paul Finley (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 8, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,541
Expenses
$131,943
Net Income
-$30,402
Net Assets
$54,815
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $330
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $123
0.1%
Net Fundraising $47,147
46.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,095
Total Liabilities $14,280
Net Assets $54,815
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Kirkpatrick (Vice President) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (Past President) $0 $0
Chris Plack (President Elect) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Amanda Sautter (Board) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (President) $0 $0
Charlie Wagner (Board) $0 $0
Rick Swaim (Board) $0 $0
Jason Gergely (Board) $0 $0
Andy Swihart (Board) $0 $0
Scott Clay (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Vice President) $0 $0
Sheri Benyousky (Board) $0 $0
Tom Tearney (Board) $0 $0
Paul Finley (Board) $0 $0
Brad Voelz (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,245
Expenses
$95,599
Net Income
$18,646
Net Assets
$85,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,372
2.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $163
0.1%
Net Fundraising $49,963
43.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,326
Total Liabilities $14,109
Net Assets $85,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brittany Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (President) $0 $0
Chris Plack (Vice President) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Pam Galloway (Board) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (President Elect) $0 $0
Charlie Wagner (Board) $0 $0
Rick Swaim (Board) $0 $0
Jason Gergely (Board) $0 $0
Andy Swihart (Board) $0 $0
Paula Deming (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Board) $0 $0
Sheri Benyousky (Board) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (Board) $0 $0
Paul Finley (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 3, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,282
Expenses
$110,373
Net Income
-$19,091
Net Assets
$66,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,754
1.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $180
0.2%
Net Fundraising $26,136
28.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,902
Total Liabilities $15,331
Net Assets $66,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brittany Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (President) $0 $0
Chris Plack (Vice President) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Jim Reeve (Board) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (President Elect) $0 $0
Charlie Wagner (Board) $0 $0
Rick Swaim (Board) $0 $0
Jason Gergely (Board) $0 $0
Andy Swihart (Board) $0 $0
Paula Deming (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Board) $0 $0
Sheri Benyousky (Board) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (Board) $0 $0
Paul Finley (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,269
Expenses
$102,143
Net Income
$27,126
Net Assets
$85,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,040
1.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $180
0.1%
Net Fundraising $60,228
46.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,662
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $85,662
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Pam Galloway (President) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (President Elect) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Vice President) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jennifer Dorman (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (Board) $0 $0
John Sullivan (Board) $0 $0
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Brooke Hamstra (Board) $0 $0
Darren Maierle (Board) $0 $0
Jenny Lucht (Board) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (Board) $0 $0
Travis Mcconnell (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,649
Expenses
$92,307
Net Income
-$13,658
Net Assets
$58,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,395
1.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $218
0.3%
Net Fundraising $9,126
11.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,536
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steve Hollar (President) $0 $0
Robert Bishop (President Elect) $0 $0
Alan Lucht (Board) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Vice President) $0 $0
Austin Donovan (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michele Bickel (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Rick Swaim (Board) $0 $0
Pam Galloway (Board) $0 $0
Jason Gergely (Board) $0 $0
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Chris Mahan (Board) $0 $0
Trace Hansen (Board) $0 $0
Jenny Lucht (Board) $0 $0
John Sullivan (Board) $0 $0
Jim Smith (Board) $0 $0
Brooke Hamstra (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,603
Expenses
$91,550
Net Income
$15,053
Net Assets
$72,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,095
1.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $130
0.1%
Net Fundraising $39,127
36.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,194
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tony Ciriello (President) $0 $0
Steve Hollar (President Elect) $0 $0
Trina Hoy (Board) $0 $0
Robert Bishop (Vice President) $0 $0
Andrew Swihart (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michele Bickel (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Rick Swaim (Board) $0 $0
Pam Galloway (Board) $0 $0
Jason Gergely (Board) $0 $0
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Chris Mahan (Board) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Board) $0 $0
Trace Hansen (Board) $0 $0
Jenny Lucht (Board) $0 $0
John Sullivan (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Reinholt (Board) $0 $0
Brooke Hamstra (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Goon (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 4, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,789
Expenses
$95,606
Net Income
-$2,817
Net Assets
$57,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,630
2.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $223
0.2%
Net Fundraising $26,638
28.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,472
Total Liabilities $1,331
Net Assets $57,141

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,918
Expenses
$91,484
Net Income
$3,434
Net Assets
$59,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,892
2.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $112
0.1%
Net Fundraising $31,690
33.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,958
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rick Kerlin (President) $0 $0
Trace Hansen (President Elect) $0 $0
Everett Nifong (Past President) $0 $0
George Brennan (Vice President) $0 $0
Tracy Horrell (Vice President) $0 $0
Andrew Swihart (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michele Bickel (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Bruce Hansen (Board) $0 $0
Kellie Malcolm (Board) $0 $0
Adam Turner (Board) $0 $0
Jeff Owens (Board) $0 $0
Don Reinholt (Board) $0 $0
Gina Voelz (Board) $0 $0
Chad Zaucha (Board) $0 $0
Jenny Lucht (Board) $0 $0
John Sullivan (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Reinholt (Board) $0 $0
Brooke Hamstra (Board) $0 $0
Akash Jain (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 30, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,178
Expenses
$78,635
Net Income
$5,543
Net Assets
$56,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $937
1.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $161
0.2%
Net Fundraising $26,895
32.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,524
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $56,524
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Everett Nifong (President) $0 $0
Rick Kerlin (President Elect) $0 $0
Tracy Furnivall (Past President) $0 $0
Tracy Horrell (Vice President) $0 $0
Angie Gakstatter (Vice President) $0 $0
Andrew Swihart (Treasurer) $0 $0
Michele Bickel (Secretary) $0 $0
Art Gakstatter (Board) $0 $0
Bruce Hansen (Board) $0 $0
Kellie Malcolm (Board) $0 $0
Adam Turner (Board) $0 $0
Luke Becknell (Board) $0 $0
Don Reinholt (Board) $0 $0
Gina Voelz (Board) $0 $0
Chad Zaucha (Board) $0 $0
Harry Gigious (Board) $0 $0
Lyle Enyeart (Board) $0 $0
Trina Hoy (Board) $0 $0
Chris Wiggins (Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 24, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,243
Expenses
$84,416
Net Income
-$2,173
Net Assets
$45,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,023
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $130
0.2%
Net Fundraising $31,599
38.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,808
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,808

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,715
Expenses
$84,311
Net Income
-$596
Net Assets
$47,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,322
2.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $181
0.2%
Net Fundraising $29,066
34.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,981
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,981

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,441
Expenses
$55,874
Net Income
$20,567
Net Assets
$48,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,434
3.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $187
0.2%
Net Fundraising $32,791
42.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,577
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,577

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

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