Optimist International Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in St Louis, Missouri · EIN 23-7102928
- Missouri
- St Louis
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Missouri
- Total giving
- $1.2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $16MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED IN FEBRUARY 1971, IS A FOUNDATION AND CHARITABLE CORPORATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF SOLICITING AND RECEIVING GIFTS, DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS OF MONEY AND PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND ACTIVITIES OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ACTS AS A CUSTODIAN AND INVESTMENT MANAGER FOR VARIOUS FUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED TO OR ACCUMULATED BY OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CLUBS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Optimist Club of Miami Beach North Shore Fl | $64K | 2023 |
| Optimist Club of Terre Haute in | $47K | 2023 |
| Optimist Club of Festus-Crystal City (Tca) Mo | $16K | 2023 |
| Optimist Club of Springfield-Westside Mo | $13K | 2023 |
| Optimist Club of Olathe Ks | $13K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.oifoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.