OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Pub 78

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Pub 78

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
43-0443279
Parent Organization

OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Pub 78

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
43-0443279
Parent Organization

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Est.

1919

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker
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Optimist International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering hope and positive vision, aiming to bring out the best in youth, communities, and individuals. With an operating budget of $3.6 million and total revenue of $4.1 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization relies on multiple funders, none of which contribute 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at www.optimist.org.

Mission Statement

BY PROVIDING HOPE AND POSITIVE VISION, OPTIMISTS BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITIES AND OURSELVES.
Revenues

$4.1M

Expenses

$3.6M

Net Income:
+$523.1K
Assets

$5.7M

Liabilities

$1M

Net Assets:
+$4.7M
Operating Budget

$3.6M

Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants

1

Median grant size
$43.5K
Largest grant received
$43.5K
C
Cheryl Brenn
Board Member
T
Thomas Carver
Board Member
C
Constance Pellock
Board Member

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.
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