Optimist International
Grantmaking foundation in Kettering, Ohio · EIN 31-6064624
- Ohio
- Kettering
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $120KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $150KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, LITERARY, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO MINORS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EDUCATION.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kettering Parks Foundation | $15K | 2023 |
| Kettering City Schools | $5.5K | 2023 |
| St Charles School | $5K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.dorwood.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.