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Optimist International

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 56-6073241

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Mar 14, 2015

Organization Profile
PO Box 6305Gastonia, NC 28056-7022

(704) 902-7004

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

97th percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

220%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,394

Down $6,769 (-25%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$20,394

Down $5,969 (-23%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $800 (-100%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Up

$87,499

Up $60,196 (+220%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$30,603

Down $1,570 (-4.9%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$56,896

Up $61,766 (+1268%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $103,352Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $103,3522011Assets 2012: $32,033Liabilities 2012: $800Net Assets 2012: $31,2332012Assets 2013: $27,163Liabilities 2013: $800Net Assets 2013: $26,3632013Assets 2014: $20,394Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $20,3942014Assets 2015: $26,857Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $18,110Liabilities 2016: $02016

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$20,394
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$20,394
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KExpenses 2011: $26,8202011Expenses 2012: $46,9612012Revenue 2013: $27,303Expenses 2013: $32,173Net Income 2013: -$4,8702013Revenue 2014: $87,499Expenses 2014: $30,603Net Income 2014: $56,8962014Revenue 2015: $21,184Expenses 2015: $14,721Net Income 2015: $6,4632015Revenue 2016: $23,416Expenses 2016: $32,163Net Income 2016: -$8,7472016

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$87,499
Expenses$30,603
Net Income$56,896
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Mar 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$87,499
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,163$20,394▼ $6,769
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$26,363$20,394▼ $5,969
Total Assets$27,163$20,394▼ $6,769
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$800--
Total Liabilities$800$0▼ $800
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$26,363$20,394▼ $5,969
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$27,163$20,394▼ $6,769
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allen MeltonPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$87,499
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$56,896
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$30,603
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses-$6,673-$6,673
Other Expenses-$1,935-$1,935
Total Functional Expenses$0$30,603$0$30,603
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
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of the 990 is with the organization and is available on request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“This is a non profit organization. Papers are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Optimist International
EIN
56-6073241
Address
PO BOX 6305, Gastonia, NC 28056-7022
Doing Business As
Howard Collmar

Signing Officer

Name
Howard Colmar
Title
President
Phone
7049027004
Signed
2015-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Allen Melton
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Storeys Tax Service
Address
1002 CARMEL DRIVE, Gastonia, NC 28056
Preparer
Chris Storey
Phone
7048650210
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Numbers to adjust the balance”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“The expenses consist of cheer camp, fundraising expense, christmas trees purchased for resale, porta jon, postal services and banquets and barbecues.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,394
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20,394
Revenue
$87,499
Expenses
$30,603
Net income
$56,896
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.23$0.32$0.09
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.21$0.15$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.87$0.31$0.57
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.01$0.26$0.27$0.32$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.01$0.31$0.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.00$1.03$0.27