Optimist International-Miami Lakes
Community youth sports
Optimist International-Miami Lakes at a glance
In short: Optimist International-Miami Lakes gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $399,333
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Optimist International-Miami Lakes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Optimist Club of Miami Lakes II Inc ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Optimist Club of Miami Lakes II Inc Hialeah, FL | Scholarships for Youth in Need | $45,000 |
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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 | $399,333 | $339,130 | $314,223 | $45,000 | 1 | $5,725 |
| 2024 | $374,426 | $345,499 | $271,465 | — | — | $5,107 |
| 2023 | $300,392 | $355,786 | $343,310 | — | — | $200 |
| 2022 | $287,916 | $331,070 | $320,676 | — | — | $125 |
| 2021 | $277,522 | $246,921 | $157,137 | — | — | $301 |
About Optimist International-Miami Lakes
Based on IRS filings
Optimist International-Miami Lakes is a nonprofit organization, based in Miami Lakes, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $399K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Optimist International-Miami Lakes is led by CHRIS McCALL, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
CHRIS McCALL
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Fernandez II
Chairman
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernie Sainz
Board Member
2nd Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Israel Camacho
2nd Vice President
1st Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hamilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rigo Cabrera
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Castroman
1st Vice President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny De Varona
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Racquel Rodriguez
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Vallejo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Castro
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jose Rodriguez (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Juan Garrido (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Holland (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kiki Matias (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Abel Carvajal (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anaely Hoadley (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Angie Ahmed (2021) — Communication Secretary
- Former: Javier Martin (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 International-Miami Lakes
How much does Optimist International-Miami Lakes give each year?
Optimist International-Miami Lakes gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Optimist International-Miami Lakes?
Optimist International-Miami Lakes reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $339K.
Where does Optimist International-Miami Lakes operate?
Optimist International-Miami Lakes has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Optimist International-Miami Lakes's EIN?
Optimist International-Miami Lakes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7033675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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