Optimist International
Grantmaking foundation in New Ulm, Minnesota · EIN 41-1925076
- Total giving
- $53KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $67KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO DEVELOP OPTIMISM AS A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE, UTILIZING THE TENETS OF THE OPTIMIST CREED; TO PROMOTE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENTS 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 THE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Lutheran School | $22K | 2023 |
| New Ulm School District #88 | $7.4K | 2023 |
| Brown County Human Services | $6K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.optimistclub-nu.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.