Optimist International
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$103K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Optimist International?
Optimist International is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Optimist International Foundation ($44K), Masonic Home of Missouri ($30K), Mizzy Jonas Family Foundation Inc ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $103K in grants to Optimist International between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimist International Foundation | $43,549 | 1 | 2019 |
| Masonic Home of Missouri | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mizzy Jonas Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Good Sports Inc | $8,085 | 1 | 2025 |
| Paradise Cares at Paradise | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Chan Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| G Ellis Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Johnson Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Joseph & Katherine Castucci | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $44K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $42K.
What grants has Optimist International received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Masonic Home of Missouri | ASSISTED 400 CHILDREN BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR YOUTH BASEBALL FIELD RENOVATION. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Good Sports Inc | INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN IN NEED. | $8,085 |
| 2025 | Paradise Cares at Paradise | GENARAL OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Chan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Mizzy Jonas Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | G Ellis Charitable Foundation | DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Chan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Joseph & Katherine Castucci | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2020 | Johnson Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2019 | Optimist International Foundation | CHARITABLE, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $43,549 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Optimist International?
Optimist International is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Optimist International Foundation ($44K), Masonic Home of Missouri ($30K), Mizzy Jonas Family Foundation Inc ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $103K in grants to Optimist International between 2019–2025.
Who is Optimist International's largest funder?
Optimist International Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Optimist International, with $44K across 1 grant (2019).
How much grant funding has Optimist International received?
IRS 990 filings record $103K in grants to Optimist International across 11 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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