JACKSON OPTIMIST CHARITABLE FUND INC

EIN: 382520345 501(c)(3) Youth Development

JACKSON, MI

Total Revenue
$858,519
Total Expenses
$862,266
Total Assets
$1,450,836
Net Assets
$1,415,616
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
DAVID CARLSON
Phone
5177832664
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

JACKSON OPTIMIST CHARITABLE FUND INC, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $859K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

OPTIMIST ICE ARENA WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. IN DOING SO, WE ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. OUR FACILITY WILL BE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $766,328 Revenue: $795,959

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY (ICE SKATING) FOR YOUTH OF COMMUNITY - OVER 40,000 YOUTHS SERVED ANNUALLY

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,116
Program Service Revenue $776,933
Investment Income $9,789
Other Revenue $59,681
TOTAL REVENUE $858,519

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500
Salaries & Benefits $316,854
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $766,328
Other Expenses $544,912
TOTAL EXPENSES $862,266

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $858,519 $909,500 -0.1%
Expenses $862,266 $827,908 +0.0%
Net Income $-3,747 $81,592 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
21
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY RADUAZO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CARLSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KNIBLOE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN WILCOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
R C MILLICAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM DULLOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $858,519 $862,266 $1,450,836 $-3,747
2024 $909,500 $827,908 $1,430,900 $81,592
2023 $870,241 $772,223 $1,372,921 $98,018
2022 $734,645 $709,033 $1,284,464 $25,612
2021 $680,539 $649,409 $1,314,543 $31,130
2020 $604,710 $625,147 $1,328,505 $-20,437
2019 $601,077 $653,491 $1,263,462 $-52,414
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