Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hammond, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $663K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K. Net investment income was $71K.
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation at a glance
In short: Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $663,059
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Optimist International ($42K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Optimist International Schererville, IN | Local Youth Activities | $42,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $663,059 | $79,798 | $56,459 | $42,000 | 1 | $42,000 | $71,084 | $29,021 |
| 2023 | $713,499 | $25,301 | $49,248 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $16,305 | $29,909 |
| 2022 | $737,446 | $-59,259 | $58,533 | $42,000 | 1 | $42,000 | $2,371 | $36,156 |
| 2021 | $855,531 | $128,908 | $59,760 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $115,381 | $38,432 |
| 2020 | $836,603 | $68,916 | $68,240 | $39,000 | 1 | — | $46,437 | $37,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation is led by Stanley C. Wolucka, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley C. Wolucka
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Nagel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Richardson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Carroll
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kuhn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kuhn
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gozdecki III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlie McLaughlin (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Behling (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation
How much does Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation give each year?
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation?
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation reported $663K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation operate?
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation's EIN?
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4293584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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