OPTIMIST INTERNATIONALPub 78
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Mission Statement
BY PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION, OPTIMISTS BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES.
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Listed as tax-exempt
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Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
$2.2M
46%
UNITED WAY OF NEBRASKA CITY INC
$93.9K
22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL’s budget?
In 2024, OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL reported an annual operating budget of around $3.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
Where does OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL operate?
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
Who funded OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL recently?
In 2025, OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL received grants from MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, and OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL received in 2019?
The largest grant to OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL in 2019 exceeds $44 thousand.