OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $290.9K in total grants paid to 16 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FURTHER THE EFFORTS OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
St. Louis, MO
$990.1K
33%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
$237.6K
8%
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Miami Beach, FL
$203.9K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 63 grantees
- 24 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Missouri, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $242 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.