Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l
Support youth programs & activities
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l at a glance
In short: Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,300
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,300
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,300
- Total assets
- $142,100
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l
Open Grants
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Who Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Local Schools Students & Youth Organizations ($16K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $48K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Local Schools Students & Youth Organizations Highland, IL | To fund and/or operate programs that foster our youth's educatioin, self-esteem, and life skills | $16,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,100 | $150,936 | $153,066 | $16,300 | 1 | $3,129 |
| 2024 | $144,230 | $174,463 | $165,691 | $32,201 | 1 | $3,891 |
| 2023 | $135,458 | $148,840 | $114,744 | $15,260 | 1 | $135 |
| 2022 | $101,362 | $111,479 | $92,169 | $39,419 | 1 | $358 |
| 2021 | $82,052 | $65,419 | $71,968 | $38,020 | 1 | $3,235 |
| 2020 | $103,204 | $129,201 | $83,468 | $47,930 | 1 | $149 |
About Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l
Based on IRS filings
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Highland, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l is led by Terry Lammers, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry Lammers
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haberer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ziesser
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Scott Geest (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Marshall Rinderer (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Craig Loyet (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Ben Eberwein (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kevin Hemann (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Knick Reed (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l
How much does Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l give each year?
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l?
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l reported $142K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
What is Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l?
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Highland, IL. It holds $142K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l operate?
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l's EIN?
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6048992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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