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Optimist International

43185 Optimist Club Of Garner Nc
  • Garner, NC
  • Tax-exempt since July 1958
  • EIN: 56-1397520

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
$47.7k (2024)

Expenses
$27.4k (2024)

Total Assets
$289k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$7.8k (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 Form 990
Revenue
$47,728
Expenses
$27,428
Net Income
$20,300
Net Assets
$281,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,015
14.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $556
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,096
23.2%
Net Fundraising $29,061
60.9%
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 $288,870
Total Liabilities $7,800
Net Assets $281,070
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Derico (President) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Lakey (President El) $0 $0 $0
William Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John D Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 3, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,466
Expenses
$20,267
Net Income
$6,199
Net Assets
$260,770
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25
0.1%
Program Services $3,240
12.2%
Investment Income $372
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $533
2.0%
Net Fundraising $22,296
84.2%
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 $268,670
Total Liabilities $7,900
Net Assets $260,770
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Benbow (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Bush (President El) $0 $0 $0
William Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John D Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$35,832
Expenses
$14,322
Net Income
$21,510
Net Assets
$254,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300
0.8%
Program Services $4,492
12.5%
Investment Income $111
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,023
14.0%
Net Fundraising $25,906
72.3%
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 $262,721
Total Liabilities $8,150
Net Assets $254,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Benbow (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Bush (President El) $0 $0 $0
William Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John D Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,229
Expenses
$7,739
Net Income
$10,490
Net Assets
$233,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,030
33.1%
Investment Income $112
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$14,062
Net Fundraising $26,149
> 100%
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 $239,276
Total Liabilities $6,215
Net Assets $233,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Walter Evans (President El) $0 $0 $0
Elwood King (President) $0 $0 $0
William Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John D Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 6, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,993
Expenses
$21,026
Net Income
-$14,033
Net Assets
$222,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295
4.2%
Program Services $4,080
58.3%
Investment Income $178
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$12,608
Net Fundraising $15,048
> 100%
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 $224,071
Total Liabilities $1,500
Net Assets $222,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Walter Evans (President El) $0 $0 $0
Elwood King (President) $0 $0 $0
William Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John D Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$60,103
Expenses
$58,398
Net Income
$1,705
Net Assets
$236,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $41,557
69.1%
Investment Income $258
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$5,505
Net Fundraising $23,793
39.6%
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 $239,464
Total Liabilities $2,860
Net Assets $236,604
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Seagroves (President) $0 $0 $0
Elwood King (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$48,870
Expenses
$51,399
Net Income
-$2,529
Net Assets
$234,899
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250
0.5%
Program Services $23,622
48.3%
Investment Income $122
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$4,308
Net Fundraising $29,184
59.7%
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 $235,899
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $234,899
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Benbow (President) $0 $0 $0
James Seagroves (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,914
Expenses
$59,971
Net Income
$3,943
Net Assets
$237,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $24,748
38.7%
Investment Income $181
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,515
14.9%
Net Fundraising $29,470
46.1%
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 $239,428
Total Liabilities $2,000
Net Assets $237,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arthur E Lilley (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Benbow (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 4, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$40,495
Expenses
$51,916
Net Income
-$11,421
Net Assets
$233,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $24,881
61.4%
Investment Income $215
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$7,688
Net Fundraising $23,087
57.0%
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 $235,105
Total Liabilities $1,620
Net Assets $233,485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arthur E Lilley (President) $0 $0 $0
Eugene Monroe (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,354
Expenses
$36,116
Net Income
$8,238
Net Assets
$244,906
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $24,664
55.6%
Investment Income $217
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$4,716
Net Fundraising $24,189
54.5%
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 $250,876
Total Liabilities $5,970
Net Assets $244,906
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Arthur E Lilley (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Seagroves (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,697
Expenses
$37,689
Net Income
$7,008
Net Assets
$236,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $23,178
51.9%
Investment Income $216
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$717
Net Fundraising $22,020
49.3%
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 $242,363
Total Liabilities $5,695
Net Assets $236,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elwood King (President) $0 $0 $0
Darin Hall (President El) $0 $0 $0
Danny Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Oates (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,383
Expenses
$41,331
Net Income
$4,052
Net Assets
$229,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $28,258
62.3%
Investment Income $237
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$9,149
Net Fundraising $26,037
57.4%
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 $231,895
Total Liabilities $2,235
Net Assets $229,660

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990

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
$89,289
Expenses
$69,100
Net Income
$20,189
Net Assets
$225,608
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $73,564
82.4%
Investment Income $340
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$14,534
Net Fundraising $29,919
33.5%
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 $229,593
Total Liabilities $3,985
Net Assets $225,608

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,877
Expenses
$64,999
Net Income
$32,878
Net Assets
$205,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $77,756
79.4%
Investment Income $780
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$17,609
Net Fundraising $32,125
32.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,825
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,804
Total Liabilities $9,385
Net Assets $205,419

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990

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

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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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990

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

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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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990

Primary 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

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

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

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