Optimist International

38011 Oc Of Fort Worth-aerospace Tx
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Tax exemption issued: July 1958
  • EIN: 51-0192510

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.

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.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,815
Expenses
$7,463
Net Income
-$648
Net Assets
$39,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,492
95.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $323
4.7%
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 $39,254
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Hightower (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Litt (Sec/treas) $0 $0 $0
Liz Goulet (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Lena Merk (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Billy Rudd (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Scott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luanne Wing (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Ward (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Billy Rudd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lena Merk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Merk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2019

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$5,416
Expenses
$7,367
Net Income
-$1,951
Net Assets
$39,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,515
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $246
4.5%
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 $39,879
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Hightower (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Litt (Sec/treas) $0 $0 $0
Sarah O'connor (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Lena Merk (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Billy Rudd (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Scott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luanne Wing (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Father Ward (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Billy Rudd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lena Merk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Merk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2018

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$15,231
Expenses
$11,874
Net Income
$3,357
Net Assets
$41,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,494
49.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $176
1.2%
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 $41,530
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Langley (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Litt (Sec/treas) $0 $0 $0
Larry O'connor (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Frank Litt (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Charles Hightower (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Scott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luanne Wing (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Ward (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Van Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah O'connor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Boyd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,507
Expenses
$14,799
Net Income
$1,708
Net Assets
$38,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,406
57.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $151
0.9%
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 $38,173
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carl Langley (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Litt (Sec/treas) $0 $0 $0
Larry O'connor (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Frank Litt (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Bob Leonhardt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Yuill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erv Cogdell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mj Barfield (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles Hightower (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah O'connor (Weatherford) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,254
Expenses
$13,158
Net Income
$1,096
Net Assets
$34,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,469
52.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $150
1.1%
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 $34,891
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Boyd (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Litt (Sec/treas) $0 $0 $0
Larry O'connor (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Frank Litt (Vp) $0 $0 $0
Bob Cooper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carl Langley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Yuill (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lil Shockley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Leonhardt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2015

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,424
Expenses
$10,804
Net Income
$1,620
Net Assets
$33,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,012
64.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $212
1.7%
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 $33,795
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,795

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990
Filed on April 10, 2014

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,936
Expenses
$13,431
Net Income
$2,505
Net Assets
$32,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,829
68.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $212
1.3%
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 $32,175
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,175

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,937
Expenses
$11,314
Net Income
$4,623
Net Assets
$29,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,797
80.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $531
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,670
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,670

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990

Primary 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

Primary 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

PDF

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