Defiance Optimist Club Inc
Supporting community programs and youth services through the proceeds of fundraising events conducted by the organization.
Defiance Optimist Club Inc at a glance
In short: Defiance Optimist Club Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $78,754
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Defiance Optimist Club Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boy Scouts 449 Berry Boy Scoutreser ($15K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts 449 Berry Boy Scoutreser Findlay, OH | Boyscouts Gun Range | $15,000 |
| Defiance Area Foundation Defiance, OH | Tinora Playground | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,754 | $56,982 | $71,294 | $30,000 | 2 |
About Defiance Optimist Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
Defiance Optimist Club Inc is a public charity, based in Defiance, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Defiance Optimist Club Inc is led by Brok Coburn, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brok Coburn
President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Limber
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Weber
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Defiance Optimist Club Inc
How much does Defiance Optimist Club Inc give each year?
Defiance Optimist Club Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Defiance Optimist Club Inc?
Defiance Optimist Club Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57K.
Where does Defiance Optimist Club Inc operate?
Defiance Optimist Club Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Defiance Optimist Club Inc's EIN?
Defiance Optimist Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7152514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
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