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Optimist International 23158 Everest Area Wi

EIN 23-7176955 • 501(c)4 • Schofield, WI

Profile

Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.

PO Box 103Schofield, WI 54476

www.everestareaoptimist.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

59th percentile

6.7%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$56,299

Up $3,143 (+5.9%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$56,299

Up $3,143 (+5.9%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$46,864

Up $8,189 (+21%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$43,721

Up $235 (+0.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$3,143

Up $7,954 (+165%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2013: $38,878Net Assets 2013: $38,8782013Assets 2014: $43,532Net Assets 2014: $43,5322014Assets 2015: $50,888Net Assets 2015: $50,8882015Assets 2016: $54,074Net Assets 2016: $54,0742016Assets 2017: $54,477Net Assets 2017: $54,4772017Assets 2018: $50,595Net Assets 2018: $50,5952018Assets 2020: $39,365Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $39,3652020Assets 2021: $46,174Net Assets 2021: $46,1742021Assets 2022: $37,082Net Assets 2022: $37,0822022Assets 2023: $57,967Net Assets 2023: $57,9672023Assets 2024: $53,156Net Assets 2024: $53,1562024Assets 2025: $56,299Net Assets 2025: $56,2992025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$56,299
Liabilities-
Net Assets$56,299
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2013: $25,870Expenses 2013: $34,039Net Income 2013: -$8,1692013Revenue 2014: $40,031Expenses 2014: $35,377Net Income 2014: $4,6542014Revenue 2015: $42,795Expenses 2015: $35,439Net Income 2015: $7,3562015Revenue 2016: $37,435Expenses 2016: $34,249Net Income 2016: $3,1862016Revenue 2017: $32,371Expenses 2017: $31,968Net Income 2017: $4032017Revenue 2018: $33,189Expenses 2018: $37,071Net Income 2018: -$3,8822018Revenue 2020: $18,101Expenses 2020: $24,841Net Income 2020: -$6,7402020Revenue 2021: $32,421Expenses 2021: $25,612Net Income 2021: $6,8092021Revenue 2022: $33,243Expenses 2022: $42,335Net Income 2022: -$9,0922022Revenue 2023: $57,705Expenses 2023: $36,820Net Income 2023: $20,8852023Revenue 2024: $38,675Expenses 2024: $43,486Net Income 2024: -$4,8112024Revenue 2025: $46,864Expenses 2025: $43,721Net Income 2025: $3,1432025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$46,864
Expenses$43,721
Net Income$3,143
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$56,299
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$56,299
Revenue
$46,864
Expenses
$43,721
Net income
$3,143
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$56.3$56.3$46.9$43.7$3.14
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$53.2$53.2$38.7$43.5$4.81
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$58.0$58.0$57.7$36.8$20.9
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$37.1$37.1$33.2$42.3$9.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$46.2$46.2$32.4$25.6$6.81
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$39.4$0.00$39.4$18.1$24.8$6.74
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$50.6$50.6$33.2$37.1$3.88
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$54.5$54.5$32.4$32.0$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$54.1$54.1$37.4$34.2$3.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$50.9$50.9$42.8$35.4$7.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$43.5$43.5$40.0$35.4$4.65
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$38.9$38.9$25.9$34.0$8.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 17, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$70,633
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.

Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community, and the world.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
College scholarships to local high school students-$9,700
Other program services that served local youth-$3,078
Contribution to Optimist Foundation-$670
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ray BenderDirector-$0--
Lynn ArnhardtPresidentPT$0--
Wes SpitzerDirector-$0--
Fran BenderDirector-$0--
Phil PesankaTreasurerPT$0--
Jerry SchulzVice President-$0--
Dave PhelpsDirector-$0--
Al RomportlSecretary-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fair Food Sale$32,528$32,528$13,957$18,571
All Other$10,030$10,030$3,746$6,284
Total Events$47,985$47,985$19,875$28,110
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Optimist International
EIN
23-7176955
Phone
7152976485
Address
PO Box 103, Schofield, WI 54476

Signing Officer

Name
Phil Pesanka
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2026-02-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Granite Peak CPAs LLC
Address
1907 Schofield Ave Suite A, Schofield, WI 54476
Preparer
Andrew R Ross CPA
Phone
7153595030
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“Class of Activity: Education | Donee's Name: Various Scholarships | Donee's Address: 23158 Everest Area Schofield WI 54476 | Relationship of Donee: None | Cash Amount Given: $9700”

Other Expenses.1

“Meals $6701”

Other Expenses.2

“Trailer Expense $6322”

Other Expenses.3

“International Dues $3919”

Other Expenses.4

“Entertainment $3153”

Other Expenses.5

“Youth & Community Programs $2927”

Other Expenses.6

“Community Events $2657”

Other Expenses.7

“Meetings $1611”

Other Expenses.8

“Recognition $1571”

Other Expenses.9

“Marketing $1360”

Other Expenses.10

“Office Supplies $884”

Other Expenses.11

“Shirts $750”

Other Expenses.12

“District Dues $336”

Other Expenses.13

“Misc. Expense $80”

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