Optimist International
TO PROVIDE MONETARY GRANTS TO YOUTH SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY CHARITIES
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$281K
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$34K
-31.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-8.8% YoY
About Optimist International
Based on IRS filings
Optimist International is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $281K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $7K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $280,546 | $270,009 | $246,570 |
| Revenue | $171,592 | $178,925 | $180,287 |
| Expenses | $186,498 | $162,504 | $131,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,680 | $5,313 | $4,103 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Roosevelt High School ($19,374), Boy Scouts Troop 71 ($7,439), St Helens Band Patrons ($7,058).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOY SCOUTS TROOP 71 Portland, OR | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,439 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR | YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES | $19,374 |
| ST HELENS BAND PATRONS SAINT HELENS, OR | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,058 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TEUSCHER | Treas/Manager | 15 | $16,590 |
| Bonnie Jackson | Vice President | 1 | $4,238 |
| Susan Wassmuth | President | 1 | $2,993 |
| Christie Jackson | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Optimist International?
Optimist International is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $281K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Optimist International?
As of 2024, Optimist International holds $281K in total assets with $172K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $34K in 2024.
Where does Optimist International operate?
Optimist International has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Optimist International award?
In 2024, Optimist International awarded 3 grants totaling $34K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Optimist International's EIN?
Optimist International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6022448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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