Optimists Inc.
Optimists Inc.
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About this organization
Revenue
$235,911
Expenses
$203,900
Mission
The Optimists Inc provides funding for education of children in Bangladesh in the form of educational expenses including healthcare, clothing/uniform, books and partial financial support to the family.
About
More service districts were created to expand the program and increase the potential donees. Extended to more recipients.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “During the sixteen years of operation the organization helped around 12,000 children and currently around 1000 children in various districts in bangladesh receiving sponsorship grants which enable them to get education otherwise unavailable to them. new programs help aspiring students to receive graduate studies in engineering and medicine.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The optimists inc provides funding for education of children in bangladesh in the form of educational expensdes including healthcare, clothing/uniform, books and partial financial support to the family.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NY, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 475 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11218.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $32,011.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $16,850 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.