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Optimist International DBA Optimist Club of Bismarck

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 23-7122545

Oct 01, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 16, 2025

Organization Profilewww.bismarckoptimist.com
PO Box 511Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 866-7729

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.4%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

8.4%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$33,056

Up $2,569 (+8.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$33,056

Up $2,569 (+8.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$34,484

Down $4,296 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$31,915

Down $11,298 (-26%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,569

Up $7,002 (+158%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2017: $38,685Liabilities 2017: $6,736Net Assets 2017: $31,9492017Assets 2020: $24,676Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $24,6762020Assets 2021: $24,873Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $24,8732021Assets 2022: $34,920Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $34,9202022Assets 2023: $30,487Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $30,4872023Assets 2024: $33,056Net Assets 2024: $33,0562024Assets 2025: $33,931Net Assets 2025: $33,9312025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$33,056
Liabilities-
Net Assets$33,056
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2017: $64,222Expenses 2017: $50,616Net Income 2017: $13,6062017Revenue 2020: $35,945Expenses 2020: $24,568Net Income 2020: $11,3772020Revenue 2021: $39,295Expenses 2021: $39,098Net Income 2021: $1972021Revenue 2022: $54,487Expenses 2022: $44,442Net Income 2022: $10,0452022Revenue 2023: $38,780Expenses 2023: $43,213Net Income 2023: -$4,4332023Revenue 2024: $34,484Expenses 2024: $31,915Net Income 2024: $2,5692024Revenue 2025: $53,534Expenses 2025: $52,659Net Income 2025: $8752025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$34,484
Expenses$31,915
Net Income$2,569
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 16, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$54,257
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Optimist Mission: By providing hope and a positive vision, Optimists are dedicated to supporting the youth of our community. The Optimist Club of Bismarck, founded in 1971, conducts positive service projects in our community aimed at providing a helping hand and opportunities to youth. Our Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be. The Optimist Club brings out the best in kids

Optimist Mission: By providing hope and a positive vision, Optimists are dedicated to supporting the youth of our community. The Optimist Club of Bismarck, founded in 1971, conducts positive service projects in our community aimed at providing a helping hand and opportunities to youth. Our Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be. The Optimist Club "brings out the best in kids!"

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Optimist Impact Grant: A grant to a qualifying local nonprofit group or organization for a project-based initiative that makes a direct or lasting impact on the youth of Bismarck-Mandan$5,000$23
Backpacks for Kids: Monthly, backpack supplies are gathered, sorted, and packed by Optimist Club Members at the Missouri Slope Area United Way. Backpacks are provided to low-income youth in the community.-$1,995
Easter Egg Hunt: Annually, club volunteers purchase candy and fill over 12,000 Easter Eggs. The Hunt is held at the ND Capitol Grounds each spring for hundreds of children to enjoy.-$1,841
Optimist Essay Contest: essays are submitted by local youth for judging by a committee of Optimists. The essays are written using a topic provided by Optimist International. The winner at the local level receives a $500 scholarship and goes on to compete at the district level.$500-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brooks GrottePresidentPT$0--
Julie JeskeVice President-$0--
Sylvia BurgessSecretary-$0--
Tami EmterTreasurerPT$0--
Kyle DebertinDirector-$0--
Jillian LagasseDirector-$0--
Laurie HatzenbuhlerDirector-$0--
Kristin ObanDirector-$0--
Rob KoppingerDirector-$0--
Maddie BergerDirector-$0--
Jerry HaasDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Holiday Gift Wrapping$22,841$22,841$14,433$8,408
Avenue of Flags$6,125$6,125$1,422$4,703
Total Events$34,068$34,068$19,023$15,045
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Optimist International
EIN
23-7122545
Phone
7018667729
Address
PO Box 511, Bismarck, ND 58502

Signing Officer

Name
Tami Emter
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7018667729
Signed
2025-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Tsh LLC
Address
1601 N 12th St Ste 604, BISMARCK, ND 58501
Preparer
Tonya Holmstrom CPA
Phone
7013010177
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $3734”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $8032”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $10816”

Other Expenses.1

“$1995”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,056
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$33,056
Revenue
$34,484
Expenses
$31,915
Net income
$2,569
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.9$33.9$53.5$52.7$0.88
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.1$33.1$34.5$31.9$2.57
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$30.5$0.00$30.5$38.8$43.2$4.43
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.9$0.00$34.9$54.5$44.4$10.0
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.9$0.00$24.9$39.3$39.1$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.7$0.00$24.7$35.9$24.6$11.4
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.7$6.74$31.9$64.2$50.6$13.6
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