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OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Yuma, AZ · EIN 866053090 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · optimist.org
revenue
$26K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$137K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Help the youth of our community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Optimist International is a global organization dedicated to serving youth through community service and volunteerism. Founded in 1919, it operates through local clubs that engage in various programs aimed at promoting positive development and opportunities for children and young adults. The organization emphasizes optimism and community involvement across multiple regions, including the United States and Canada.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Junior Optimist Clubs
Programs designed to instill the value of volunteering in young boys and girls, encouraging community service and leadership.
Oratorical Contest
A scholarship program that provides a platform for youth to develop public speaking skills and compete for scholarships.
Respect For Law Week
A program aimed at promoting respect for law enforcement and educating youth about the justice system.
Youth Appreciation Week
A week dedicated to recognizing and commending children and teenagers for their contributions to the community.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Amateur Golf Tournament Organization 4 activities
    • Junior Golf Program
      Runs a Junior Golf program to engage youth in sports and character development, organizing one of the largest and most renowned junior golf tournaments in the world, such as the Junior Golf Championship in July 2026 at Trump National Doral Resort and Spa in Miami, FL.
    • Junior Golf Program
      Organizes and hosts one of the largest junior golf tournaments in the world, the Junior Golf Championship, engaging youth in sports and character development with separate events for boys and girls across multiple age groups.
    • Junior Golf Program
      OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL runs a Junior Golf program to engage youth in sports and character development, organizing one of the largest junior golf tournaments in the world, such as the Junior Golf Championship in July 2026 at Trump National Doral Resort and Spa in Miami, FL.
    • Junior Golf Program and Championship
      Runs a Junior Golf program to engage youth in sports and character development, organizing one of the largest junior golf tournaments in the world, the Junior Golf Championship, which hosts separate events for boys and girls across multiple age groups.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 4 activities
    • Scholarship Contests
      Administers and sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money for higher education: the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest, and the Oratorical Contest, including the Oratorical World Championships.
    • Youth Scholarship Contests
      OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL administers scholarship contests to support youth education, including the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest, and the Oratorical Contest, which also includes the Oratorical World Championships.
    • Youth Scholarship Contests
      Administers and sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money for higher education: the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest, and the Oratorical Contest, which also includes the Oratorical World Championships.
    • Youth Scholarship Contests
      Administers and sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money for higher education: the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest, and the Oratorical Contest, which includes the Oratorical World Championships.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
    • Youth Development Programs
      Conducts volunteer-led service and leadership programs, and community action initiatives to support youth development, including providing nutrition, clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and tutoring assistance to elementary school-aged students through local school partnerships.
    • Youth Development Programs
      OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL conducts volunteer-led service and leadership programs focused on youth development, including providing nutrition, clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and tutoring assistance to elementary school-aged students through local school partnerships.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Conducts volunteer-led service and leadership programs, and community action initiatives to support youth development, including providing nutrition, clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and tutoring assistance to elementary school-aged students through local school partnerships.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Conducts volunteer-led service and leadership programs, and community action initiatives to support youth development, including providing nutrition, clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and tutoring assistance to elementary school-aged students through local school partnerships.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Junior Optimist International Clubs
      OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL operates Junior Optimist International Clubs, engaging youth through local and regional activities, including an annual JOI Summit.
    • Junior Optimist International Clubs
      Operates the Junior Optimist International Clubs program for youth engagement, hosting an annual JOI Summit and other local and regional activities for Junior Optimists.
    • Junior Optimist International Clubs Program
      Operates the Junior Optimist International Clubs program for youth engagement, hosting an annual JOI Summit and other local and regional activities for Junior Optimists.
    • Junior Optimist International Clubs Program
      Operates the Junior Optimist International Clubs program for youth engagement, including hosting an annual JOI Summit and other local and regional activities for Junior Optimists.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$1020%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$137K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +48.9%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Dor-Wood Optimist Club Partner — Local club implementing OWLS program activities in Kettering, Ohio
  • Junior Optimist International Clubs Partner — Youth-led service program affiliated with Optimist International
  • Optimist Clubs Network — Local clubs affiliated with Optimist International that conduct service projects for children.
  • Optimist International Foundation Partner — Supports charitable, literary, and educational initiatives of Optimist International.
  • Optimist International Foundations Funder — Funds district-level scholarships awarded by Optimist International.
  • Trump National Doral Resort and Spa Partner — Host venue for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship in 2026.