Optimist International
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$250K
Foundation funders
2
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Optimist International?
Optimist International is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation ($195K), Optimist International Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $250K in grants to Optimist International between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | $195,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Optimist International Foundation | $54,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Optimist International received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Optimist International Foundation | 3RD GRADE HISTORY PROGRAM, BIKE EQUIPMENT | $19,750 |
| 2024 | Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $42,000 |
| 2024 | Optimist International Foundation | 3RD GRADE HISTORY PROGRAM, BIKE EQUIPMENT | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $32,000 |
| 2023 | Optimist International Foundation | 3RD GRADE HISTORY PROGRAM, BIKE EQUIPMENT | $8,750 |
| 2022 | Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $42,000 |
| 2021 | Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Optimist International Foundation | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation | LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $39,000 |
| 2020 | Optimist International Foundation | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Optimist International?
Optimist International is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation ($195K), Optimist International Foundation ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $250K in grants to Optimist International between 2020–2025.
Who is Optimist International's largest funder?
Hammond Optimist Youth Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Optimist International, with $195K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Optimist International received?
IRS 990 filings record $250K in grants to Optimist International across 10 grants from 2 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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