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Optimist International

EIN 43-0443279 • 501(c)4 • Saint Louis, MO

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By providing hope and positive vision, optimists bring out the best in kids.

4494 Lindell BoulevardSaint Louis, MO 63108

www.optimist.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

58th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

71st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

0.9%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$5,696,149

Up $673,828 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,012,613

Down $207,335 (-17%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,683,536

Up $881,163 (+23%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,119,016

Up $38,193 (+0.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,595,943

Up $67,577 (+1.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$523,073

Down $29,384 (-5.3%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,673,760Liabilities 2011: $2,361,935Net Assets 2011: $311,8252011Assets 2012: $2,612,575Liabilities 2012: $1,786,465Net Assets 2012: $826,1102012Assets 2013: $2,455,498Liabilities 2013: $1,441,696Net Assets 2013: $1,013,8022013Assets 2014: $2,587,182Liabilities 2014: $1,464,913Net Assets 2014: $1,122,2692014Assets 2015: $2,582,214Liabilities 2015: $1,478,875Net Assets 2015: $1,103,3392015Assets 2016: $2,704,570Liabilities 2016: $1,288,324Net Assets 2016: $1,416,2462016Assets 2017: $3,202,789Liabilities 2017: $1,221,620Net Assets 2017: $1,981,1692017Assets 2018: $3,516,805Liabilities 2018: $1,207,713Net Assets 2018: $2,309,0922018Assets 2019: $2,993,690Liabilities 2019: $1,342,633Net Assets 2019: $1,651,0572019Assets 2020: $3,509,014Liabilities 2020: $1,348,382Net Assets 2020: $2,160,6322020Assets 2021: $4,353,135Liabilities 2021: $1,127,707Net Assets 2021: $3,225,4282021Assets 2022: $4,024,165Liabilities 2022: $1,059,952Net Assets 2022: $2,964,2132022Assets 2023: $5,022,321Liabilities 2023: $1,219,948Net Assets 2023: $3,802,3732023Assets 2024: $5,696,149Liabilities 2024: $1,012,613Net Assets 2024: $4,683,5362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,696,149
Liabilities$1,012,613
Net Assets$4,683,536
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $5,440,055Expenses 2011: $5,574,941Net Income 2011: -$134,8862011Revenue 2012: $5,153,754Expenses 2012: $4,943,227Net Income 2012: $210,5272012Revenue 2013: $5,062,674Expenses 2013: $4,965,517Net Income 2013: $97,1572013Revenue 2014: $4,859,433Expenses 2014: $4,905,970Net Income 2014: -$46,5372014Revenue 2015: $4,735,517Expenses 2015: $4,525,814Net Income 2015: $209,7032015Revenue 2016: $4,707,392Expenses 2016: $4,542,904Net Income 2016: $164,4882016Revenue 2017: $4,698,662Expenses 2017: $4,465,135Net Income 2017: $233,5272017Revenue 2018: $4,664,992Expenses 2018: $4,423,808Net Income 2018: $241,1842018Revenue 2019: $4,637,620Expenses 2019: $4,723,331Net Income 2019: -$85,7112019Revenue 2020: $4,850,230Expenses 2020: $4,278,683Net Income 2020: $571,5472020Revenue 2021: $4,531,047Expenses 2021: $4,135,886Net Income 2021: $395,1612021Revenue 2022: $3,593,993Expenses 2022: $3,573,587Net Income 2022: $20,4062022Revenue 2023: $4,080,823Expenses 2023: $3,528,366Net Income 2023: $552,4572023Revenue 2024: $4,119,016Expenses 2024: $3,595,943Net Income 2024: $523,0732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,119,016
Expenses$3,595,943
Net Income$523,073
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$5,696,149
Liabilities
$1,012,613
Net assets
$4,683,536
Revenue
$4,119,016
Expenses
$3,595,943
Net income
$523,073
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.70$1.01$4.68$4.12$3.60$0.52
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.02$1.22$3.80$4.08$3.53$0.55
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.02$1.06$2.96$3.59$3.57$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.35$1.13$3.23$4.53$4.14$0.40
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.51$1.35$2.16$4.85$4.28$0.57
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.99$1.34$1.65$4.64$4.72$0.09
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.52$1.21$2.31$4.66$4.42$0.24
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.20$1.22$1.98$4.70$4.47$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$1.29$1.42$4.71$4.54$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$1.48$1.10$4.74$4.53$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$1.46$1.12$4.86$4.91$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.46$1.44$1.01$5.06$4.97$0.10
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.61$1.79$0.83$5.15$4.94$0.21
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.67$2.36$0.31$5.44$5.57$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$4,119,016
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

By providing hope and positive vision, optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,905,556$1,942,593▲ $37,037
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$690,149$917,427▲ $227,278
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$343,371$275,985▼ $67,386
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$207,653$211,653▲ $4,000
Accounts Receivable$93,744$86,810▼ $6,934
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$81,139$82,129▲ $990
Total Assets$5,022,321$5,696,149▲ $673,828
Other Assets Total$1,700,709$2,179,552▲ $478,843
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$787,724$805,395▲ $17,671
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$428,546$206,858▼ $221,688
Deferred Revenue$3,678$360▼ $3,318
Total Liabilities$1,219,948$1,012,613▼ $207,335
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,802,373$4,683,536▲ $881,163
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,802,373$4,683,536▲ $881,163
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,022,321$5,696,149▲ $673,828

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,897$1,015,354$1,029,251
Buildings$39,339$2,187,011-
Land$158,417--
Other Assets Org$44,605--
Other Securities$1,942,593--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$142,771$3,926▲ $5,525-$152,222
2022$140,499$2,272--$142,771
2021$132,109$3,860▲ $4,530-$140,499
2020$118,563$9,274▲ $4,272-$132,109
2019$113,705$675▲ $4,183-$118,563
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cheryl BrennExecutive DirectorFT$150,000$20,297$170,297
Thomas CarverDirectorFT$120,777$24,176$144,953
Constance PellockCFOFT$117,300$17,760$135,060
Ronda VaughnDirectorFT$101,620$23,026$124,646
Stephanie MonscheinDirectorFT$102,765$16,888$119,653

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert McfadyenImmediate Past President
Tracy HuxleyPresident
Jan Oord GravesPresident-elect
Carol HaynesBoard Director
Patrick PrendergastBoard Director
Rod MckendrickBoard Director
Russ ThomasBoard Director
Sandi SchmidtBoard Director
Terry GormanBoard Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$22,500
Program Service Revenue
$3,642,056
Investment Income
$97,793
Other Revenue
$356,667
All Other Contributions
$22,500
Change in Net Assets
$523,073

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,945,380
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$173,636
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,154,415
Other Revenue Adjustments
$173,636
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,099,795
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,119,016
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,881,017
Other Expenses$1,714,926
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$663,415$540,126-$1,203,541
Insurance$702,608$36,655-$739,263
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,846$203,791-$307,637
Travel$176,587$51,986-$228,573
Other Employee Benefits$85,896$100,445-$186,341
Conferences and Meetings$175,032$2,136-$177,168
Office Expenses$138,943$33,671-$172,614
Occupancy$73,063$52,475-$125,538
Payroll Taxes$61,761$58,719-$120,480
Information Technology$34,966$41,608-$76,574
Pension Plan Contributions$22,538$40,480-$63,018
Depreciation Depletion$13,944$10,006-$23,950
Interest-$14,696-$14,696
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$12,577-$12,577
Other Expenses$8,421$1,849-$10,270
Fees for Services Legal-$8,859-$8,859
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,400-$2,400
Fees for Services Other-$379-$379
Total Functional Expenses$2,325,926$1,270,017$0$3,595,943

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,078,497
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,595,943
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,595,943
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,482,554
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,951,012

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
North America - Canada and Mexico, But Not the United StatesInvestment-00$1,942,593
North America - Canada and Mexico, But Not the United StatesProgram ServicesAssist Clubs00$8,419
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Foundations$475,963
Note Payable Optimist International Foundation$229,124
Due to Districts$55,061
Long-term Portion of Finance Lease Liability$45,247
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Optimist international has 1,965 clubs as members as of september 30, 2024.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The clubs which make up optimist international elect the board of directors and officers by electronic online voting system beginning in may and concluding in june.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Modifications to the bylaws and other significant decisions of optimist international are subject to a membership vote at the annual meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the audit and finance committee, then by the board of directors before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The audit and finance committee reviews all vendors with activity greater than $5,000 for the year in order to determine potential conflicts. In addition, all directors and committee members complete a conflict of interest form at the beginning of each fiscal year, and are required to inform the executive director of any conflicts that arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors approves the executive director's salary each year. Periodically, the board obtains the results of a study of compensation paid to executives at similar organizations, and uses it to benchmark the executive director's salary. The executive director determines the salary of other key employees in consultation with the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Optimist international makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Optimist International
EIN
43-0443279
Phone
3143716000
Address
4494 LINDELL BOULEVARD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108

Signing Officer

Name
Cheryl Brenn
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3143716000
Signed
2025-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cheryl Brenn
Formed
1919
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
1,100

Preparer

Firm
Rubinbrown Llp
Address
7676 FORSYTH BLVD SUITE 2100, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105
Preparer
Kimberly a Ryan
Phone
3142903300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:

“Per the instructions to the form, the number of employees excludes foreign nationals employed in canada who do not receive an irs form w-2. Also, it does not include forms issued to retired employees who performed no services in the current year or employees of the foundation. Optimist international did not have any employees in canada during fiscal year 2023-2024.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Pension plan changes other than net periodic benefit cost 394,096. Gain on foreign currency translation 3,698. Other components of net periodic cost 61,078.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Audit committee: there were no changes in the oversight process or the process for selecting committee members.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Endowment funds are intended to be used for future operations that assist youth through optimist's charitable programs.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Activity of optimist international youth programs foundation 1,695,543. Pension plan changes other than net periodic benefit cost 394,096. Other components of net periodic cost 61,078. Gain on foreign currency translation 3,698.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Oi separate entity financial statement adjustment entry 173,636.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Activity of optimist international youth programs foundation 1,482,554.”

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