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Optimist International

17200 Oc Of Battle Creek Harper Cre
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1966
  • EIN: 38-6117931

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
$32.3k (2022)

Expenses
$42.1k (2022)

Total Assets
$60.8k (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
$32,283
Expenses
$42,066
Net Income
-$9,783
Net Assets
$60,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $302
0.9%
Net Fundraising $23,680
73.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $437
1.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,776
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Olson (President) $0 $0
Dick Brown (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
Dustin King (Trustee) $0 $0
Nate Smith (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Trustee) $0 $0
John Sims Sr (Trustee) $0 $0
Duncan Bailey (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 31, 2023

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,490
Expenses
$27,076
Net Income
$6,414
Net Assets
$70,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $287
0.9%
Net Fundraising $26,656
79.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $185
0.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,559
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Olson (President) $0 $0
Duncan Bailey (Vice President) $0 $0
Jeromy Myers (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
Dustin King (Trustee) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Nate Smith (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Trustee) $0 $0
John Sims Sr (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 8, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,115
Expenses
$26,174
Net Income
$3,941
Net Assets
$64,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $279
0.9%
Net Fundraising $24,298
80.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $530
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,145
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $64,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Olson (President) $0 $0
Jeromy Myers (Vice President) $0 $0
Tracie Tomak (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Director) $0 $0
Allyn Miller (Director) $0 $0
Dustin King (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2021

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,740
Expenses
$36,207
Net Income
-$467
Net Assets
$60,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,232
81.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $785
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,204
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Richard Peternel (President) $0 $0
Jeromy Myers (Vice President) $0 $0
Tracie Tomak (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Director) $0 $0
Allyn Miller (Director) $0 $0
Mike Olson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 7, 2020

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,645
Expenses
$25,001
Net Income
$8,644
Net Assets
$60,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $565
1.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,475
75.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,745
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,671
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,671
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Richard Peternel (President) $0 $0
Jeromy Myers (Vice President) $0 $0
Tracie Tomak (Vice President) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
Nate Smith (Director) $0 $0
Rob Ridgeway (Director) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Director) $0 $0
Allyn Miller (Director) $0 $0
Mike Olson (Director) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 12, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,358
Expenses
$22,804
Net Income
$11,554
Net Assets
$52,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $783
2.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35
0.1%
Net Fundraising $24,857
72.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,468
7.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,027
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $52,027
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dustin King (President) $0 $0
Rich Peternel (Vice President) $0 $0
Rob Ridgeway (Vice President) $0 $0
Nathan Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gary Gymer (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Adams (Director) $0 $0
Allyn Miller (Director) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 7, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$26,755
Expenses
$26,431
Net Income
$324
Net Assets
$40,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,438
5.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.2%
Net Fundraising $22,056
82.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,473
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David Jackson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Duncan Bailey (Vice Preside) $0 $0
John Peruzze (Trustee) $0 $0
John Sims (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Craig Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Dick Brown (Trustee) $0 $0
Gary Erskine (Trustee) $0 $0
Allyn Miller (Trustee) $0 $0
Howard King (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 31, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$27,213
Expenses
$22,368
Net Income
$4,845
Net Assets
$40,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $509
1.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.2%
Net Fundraising $20,511
75.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,149
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,149

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$26,058
Expenses
$20,666
Net Income
$5,392
Net Assets
$35,304
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,050
4.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49
0.2%
Net Fundraising $18,679
71.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,304
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,304

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$20,258
Expenses
$22,413
Net Income
-$2,155
Net Assets
$29,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $242
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52
0.3%
Net Fundraising $14,554
71.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,912
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,912

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,427
Expenses
$20,804
Net Income
$3,623
Net Assets
$32,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,427
5.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $82
0.3%
Net Fundraising $17,568
71.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,067
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,067

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$25,672
Expenses
$19,758
Net Income
$5,914
Net Assets
$28,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $380
1.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $90
0.4%
Net Fundraising $20,014
78.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,444
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,444

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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.

Document Links

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-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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