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Meridian Optimist Club
EIN 82-0378459 • 501(c)4 • Boise, ID
Profile
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the optimist creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
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Net Margin
91st percentile
Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
89th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
72nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
88th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$267,179
Up $24,256 (+10.0%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$267,179
Up $24,256 (+10.0%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$54,425
Up $17,567 (+48%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$30,168
Up $11,156 (+59%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$24,257
Up $6,411 (+36%) from 2024
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Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $267,179
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $267,179
- Revenue
- $54,425
- Expenses
- $30,168
- Net income
- $24,257
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
- Signed
- Jan 18, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $91,945
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the optimist creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| PROVIDED JUNIOR RIFLE CLUB ACTIVITIES AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH OF MERIDIAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS | - | $30,168 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK FARNSWORTH | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| TRAVIS WALTHALL | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| BERT MOORE | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| BYRON FARNES | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| BILL GARCIA | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| MIKE HARRIS | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| VALERIE WAGNER | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| GAIL VAN PATTEN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Sales | $57,043 | $57,043 | $29,961 | $27,082 |
| Net Raffle | $10,735 | $10,735 | $4,473 | $6,262 |
| Total Events | $74,648 | $74,648 | $37,520 | $37,128 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Meridian Optimist Club
- EIN
- 82-0378459
- Phone
- 2083750550
- Address
- 1140 S ALLANTE AVE, BOISE, ID 83709
Signing Officer
- Name
- Mike Harris
- Title
- Secretary
- Phone
- 2083750550
- Signed
- 2026-01-18
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Ripley Doorn & Company Pllc
- Address
- 1140 S ALLANTE AVE, BOISE, ID 83709-1676
- Preparer
- Cory Smith CPA
- Phone
- 2083750550
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8
“Miscellaneous income 1,976 total 1,976”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses optimist foundation expen 500 membership dues 4,784 meeting expense 2,085 postage and supplies 722 miscellaneous expense 5,338 junior rifle club expense 7,801 youth program expense 3,796 non-investment depreciation 5,142 total 30,168”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24
“Accounts receivable 2,640 2,299 equipment 13,533 13,533 less accumulated depreciation 677 5,819 total 15,496 10,013”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the optimist creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.”
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