THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST CLOUD

EIN: 411538896

ST CLOUD, MN

Total Revenue
$250,620
Total Expenses
$248,724
Total Assets
$106,603
Net Assets
$104,790
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MARK EMERSON
Phone
3202232337
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST CLOUD, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $251K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AROUND THE ST. CLOUD AREA.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,178
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $518
Other Revenue $240,924
TOTAL REVENUE $250,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $236,582
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $248,724
Other Expenses $12,142
TOTAL EXPENSES $248,724

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $250,620 $191,107 +0.3%
Expenses $248,724 $189,850 +0.3%
Net Income $1,896 $1,257 +0.5%
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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
12
Volunteers
57

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
5
$36,000
Total Directors
14
$5,340
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DON BERGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE LINZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKI TEMPLIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE OKLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM GASPERLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGE BATES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HANSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BLAKE-BRADLEY CO-PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BUDDY KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WANITA PARKER CO-PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE DINGMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$5,340 $0 $5,340
DOTTIE SEAMANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNY HUMMEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH DRAKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK EMERSON GAMBLING MANAGER 15.00
Officer
$36,000 $0 $36,000
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 $250,620 $248,724 $106,603 $1,896
2024 $191,107 $189,850 $106,137 $1,257
2023 $164,714 $163,590 $110,771 $1,124
2022 $179,738 $177,273 $106,686 $2,465
2021 $195,443 $150,017 $103,483 $45,426
2020 $125,568 $124,199 $56,559 $1,369
2019 $92,870 $74,085 $51,663 $18,785
2018 $121,801 $119,450 $33,927 $2,351
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