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Optimist International

30430 Oc Of Columbia Sunrise Mo
  • Columbia, MO
  • Tax-exempt since July 1958
  • EIN: 43-6047747

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
$30.7k (2023)

Expenses
$33.2k (2023)

Total Assets
$270k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,692
Expenses
$33,225
Net Income
-$2,533
Net Assets
$269,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $964
3.1%
Program Services $17,640
57.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,303
36.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,989
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $269,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lindsey Wulff (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Cheryl Gregory (Secretary) $0 $0
Linda French (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 3, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,011
Expenses
$27,581
Net Income
$3,430
Net Assets
$272,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $786
2.5%
Program Services $15,072
48.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,779
44.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,522
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,522
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Gregory (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Kayde Holton (Secretary) $0 $0
Jack Andrewson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 4, 2023

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,349
Expenses
$16,932
Net Income
$1,417
Net Assets
$269,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $555
3.0%
Program Services $10,000
54.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,638
8.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,888
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,092
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $269,092
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Gregory (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Kayde Holton (Secretary) $0 $0
Jack Andrewson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 4, 2022

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$20,227
Expenses
$31,994
Net Income
-$11,767
Net Assets
$267,675
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,253
6.2%
Program Services $7,450
36.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,828
53.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,675
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $267,675
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Gregory (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Kayde Holton (Secretary) $0 $0
Jack Andrewson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 2, 2020

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$57,278
Expenses
$44,039
Net Income
$13,239
Net Assets
$289,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,425
4.2%
Program Services $16,235
28.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,465
65.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,265
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $289,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Don Helmreich (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Kayde Holton (Secretary) $0 $0
Jack Andrewson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 25, 2020

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

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,200
Expenses
$45,130
Net Income
$14,070
Net Assets
$276,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,938
3.3%
Program Services $18,642
31.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,477
61.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,026
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $276,026
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Doug Oncken (President) $0 $0
Lauren Helmrich (Vice President) $0 $0
Kayde Holton (Secretary) $0 $0
Jack Andrewson (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 28, 2019

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,500
Expenses
$33,670
Net Income
$8,830
Net Assets
$261,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750
1.8%
Program Services $11,880
28.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $28,228
66.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,956
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $261,956

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,429
Expenses
$32,310
Net Income
$13,119
Net Assets
$253,126
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,506
3.3%
Program Services $11,355
25.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,306
68.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,682
Total Liabilities $6,556
Net Assets $253,126

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,013
Expenses
$37,089
Net Income
-$1,076
Net Assets
$240,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,045
5.7%
Program Services $8,385
23.3%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $24,203
67.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,007
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $240,007

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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
$40,192
Expenses
$36,583
Net Income
$3,609
Net Assets
$241,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,898
4.7%
Program Services $7,995
19.9%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $27,741
69.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,083
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $241,083

Document Links

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
$44,528
Expenses
$35,441
Net Income
$9,087
Net Assets
$237,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,492
5.6%
Program Services $8,705
19.5%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $30,848
69.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,474
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $237,474

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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
$38,799
Expenses
$37,683
Net Income
$1,116
Net Assets
$234,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,027
7.8%
Program Services $10,609
27.3%
Investment Income $24
0.1%
Net Fundraising $22,487
58.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,406
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $234,406

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,196
Expenses
$38,546
Net Income
-$350
Net Assets
$226,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,564
6.7%
Program Services $12,092
31.7%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $19,825
51.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,912
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $226,912

Document Links

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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

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.
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.

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.

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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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