Optimist International
Grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1242214
- Total giving
- $38KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $530KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
PROVIDE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH OF THE AREA AND COMMUNITY BETTERMENT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 | $19K | 2023 |
| Blue Springs Gold Regiment Marching Band | $7.1K | 2023 |
| Veterans Community Project | $6K | 2023 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.