Optimist Club of New ULM Inc
Charitable and educational purposes to develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the optimist creed; to promote an active interest in good governments 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.
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc at a glance
In short: Optimist Club of New ULM Inc gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,807
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,202
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $66,567
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Optimist Club of New ULM Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul's Lutheran School ($15K). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Optimist Club of New ULM Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% 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 $16K (2020) to $69K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Lutheran School New ULM, MN | Donations for School Events and Ninja Course. | $15,366 |
| United Way of the Brown County Area Inc New ULM, MN | Donations for Local United Way. | $15,000 |
| Brown County Human Services New ULM, MN | Donations in Support of Needy People. | $11,500 |
| New ULM School District #88 New ULM, MN | Donations for Unbudgeted Projects. | $10,941 |
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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 | $66,567 | $28,033 | $19,176 | $52,807 | 4 | $750 |
| 2024 | $57,881 | $34,600 | $17,774 | $34,900 | 3 | $794 |
| 2023 | $43,061 | $17,434 | $16,757 | $35,751 | 3 | $2 |
| 2022 | $40,301 | $24,823 | $13,791 | $69,408 | 7 | $5 |
| 2021 | $29,703 | $7,211 | $8,876 | $21,400 | 4 | $7 |
| 2020 | $30,934 | $12,199 | $9,495 | $16,150 | 3 | $11 |
About Optimist Club of New ULM Inc
Based on IRS filings
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc is a public charity, based in New ULM, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $67K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $750.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc is led by Angela Goetz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Goetz
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Schultz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fix
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Rieke
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Seeboth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Polich
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Altmann
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Bode
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jenny Janssen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Henle (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Ellie Sveine (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Juni (2023) — Director
- Former: Betty Uehling (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lana Hoffmann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Henderson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Connie Bestland (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Griebel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melanie Griebel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deb Hertling (2020) — Director
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 Optimist Club of New ULM Inc
How much does Optimist Club of New ULM Inc give each year?
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc gave $53K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is Optimist Club of New ULM Inc's typical grant size?
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,250, and its average grant was $13,202, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Optimist Club of New ULM Inc give grants?
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New ULM, MN (4 grants).
Does Optimist Club of New ULM Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Optimist Club of New ULM Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Optimist Club of New ULM Inc?
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc reported $67K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What is Optimist Club of New ULM Inc's EIN?
Optimist Club of New ULM Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1925076. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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