Optimist International
Grantmaking foundation in St Cloud, Minnesota · EIN 41-1538896
- Minnesota
- St Cloud
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Minnesota
- Total giving
- $240KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $110KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE ST CLOUD OPTIMIST CLUB IS TO DEVELOP OPTIMISM AS A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE; TO PROMOTE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC AFFAIRS; TO INSPIRE RESPECT FOR THE LAW; TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND WORK FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCORD AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG ALL PEOPLE; TO AID AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, IN THE BELIEF THAT GIVING OF ONE'S SELF IN SERVICE TO OTHERS WILL ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF HUMANKIND, COMMUNITY LIFE AND THE WORLD.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communitygiving | $41K | 2023 |
| Greater St Cloud Public Safety Foundation | $7K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: stcloudoptimists.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.