TY 2010 Form 990EZ

Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1402 ONAGON BEACH
Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 BATTLE CREEK, MI49014

D Employer identification number

38-6117931

E Telephone number

(269) 317-0925

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet

K Check

if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
	1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . .	1	380
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . .	2
3	Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3	5,188
4	Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4	90
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . .	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . .	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . .	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 40,285 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . .
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . .	6c	20,271
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	20,014
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . .	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . .	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . .	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . .	9	25,672
	10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . .	10	11,155
11	Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . .	12	0
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . .	13	1,310
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . .	15	226
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . .	16	7,067
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .	17	19,758
	18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . .	18	5,914
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . .	19	22,530
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . .	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . .	21	28,444

Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .

Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . .

380

Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . .

Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5,188

Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . .

Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . .

Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . .

Gaming and fundraising events

Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)

Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 40,285 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . . Click to see attachment

Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . .

20,271

Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)

20,014

Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . .

Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . .

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . .

Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . .

25,672

Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . .

11,155

Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . .

Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . .

1,310

Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . .

226

Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . .

7,067

Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .

19,758

Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . .

5,914

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with

end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . .

22,530

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . .

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet

28,444

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? PROMOTING AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN GOOD GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC AFFAIRS, INSPIRING RESPECT FOR LAW, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM AND WORKING FOR INTERNATIONAL ACCORD AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG ALL PEOPLE, AND AIDING AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH.
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND CONDUCT POSITIVE SERVICE PROJECTS TO AID AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH (Grants $ 11,155) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	18,134
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . .	32	18,134

(a) Name and address	(b) Title and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-.)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensation	(e) Expense account and other allowances
KANDRA BENNETT 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0
DAVID JACKSON 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TREASURER2.0	0	0	0
JOHN SIMS 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	PRESIDENT2.0	0	0	0
TERRY EISEN 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	SECRETARY2.0	0	0	0
JOHN PERUZEE 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0
CRAIG MILLER 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0
DUNCAN BAILEY 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	VICE PRESIDENT2.0	0	0	0
GARY ERSKINE 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0
MELISSA HEFFNER 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	VICE PRESIDENT2.0	0	0	0
BERNADINE GREEN 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0
DICK BROWN 1402 ONAGON BEACH BATTLE CREEK,MI49014	TRUSTEE1.0	0	0	0

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....

40b

Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000	(b) Title and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensation	(e) Expense account and other allowances

50(f)

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?	(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
Total .................

		(a) Event #1 RAFFLE (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other Events 6 (total number)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
	1	Gross receipts . . .	34,033		6,252	40,285
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	34,033		6,252	40,285
	4	Cash prizes . . .	12,075		800	12,875
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages . .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	5,203		2,193	7,396
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........	20,271
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............	20,014

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE	FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16	Description:NATIONAL & DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP DUES Amount:3926
OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE	FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16	Description:CHRISTMAS PARADE EXPENSES Amount:2195
OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE	FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16	Description:SPEAKER AWARDS Amount:123
OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE	FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16	Description:MISCELLANEOUS Amount:88

Identifier

Return Reference

Explanation

OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE

FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16

Description:NATIONAL & DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP DUES Amount:3926

OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE

FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16

Description:CHRISTMAS PARADE EXPENSES Amount:2195

OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE

FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16

Description:SPEAKER AWARDS Amount:123

OTHER EXPENSES SCHEDULE

FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16

Description:MISCELLANEOUS Amount:88

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (See instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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