Optimist International
To provide monetary grants to youth sporting activities and various community charities
Optimist International at a glance
In short: Optimist International gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,838
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,613
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,198
- Total assets
- $316,790
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roosevelt High School ($21K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Optimist International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $56K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School Portland, OR | Youth Sports Activities | $21,078 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 71 Portland, OR | Community Support | $10,198 |
| St Helens Band Patrons Saint Helens, OR | Community Support | $6,562 |
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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 | $316,790 | $192,641 | $168,711 | $37,838 | 3 | $7,751 |
| 2024 | $280,546 | $171,592 | $186,498 | $33,871 | 3 | $6,680 |
| 2023 | $270,009 | $178,925 | $162,504 | $49,523 | 4 | $5,313 |
| 2022 | $246,570 | $180,287 | $131,984 | $38,378 | 4 | $4,103 |
| 2021 | $235,889 | $156,999 | $188,176 | $56,239 | 4 | $3,551 |
| 2020 | $254,782 | $143,814 | $107,370 | — | — | $13,839 |
About Optimist International
Based on IRS filings
Optimist International is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $317K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Optimist International is led by Susan Wassmuth, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Wassmuth
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2025)
John Teuscher
Treasurer & Manager
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Bonnie Jackson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Christie Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dave Trabucco (2020) — Past President
- Former: Joel Tolman (2020) — President
- Former: Karen Stubblefield (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kayra Brinster (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to John Teuscher (Treas/Manager). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Optimist International
How much does Optimist International give each year?
Optimist International gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is Optimist International's typical grant size?
Optimist International's median grant in 2025 was $10,198, and its average grant was $12,613, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Optimist International give grants?
Optimist International gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Optimist International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Optimist International's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Optimist International?
Optimist International reported $317K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is Optimist International?
Optimist International is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Portland, OR. It holds $317K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
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